Sociology BA
Sociology BA
Sociologist
Degree program
Bachelor
MAB 2004/6/VI/2
English
6 semesters (3 years)
180
20
50
The goal of this program is to train professional sociologists at the bachelor level. Successful graduates of the program should have a solid grasp of the concepts and principles of sociology and have mastered (at the appropriate level) its methods, and they should be able to identify and interpret social problems meaningfully. Besides the traditional lectures and seminars, the program is based on project-based teaching methods, and includes one semester of intensive project work.
This program is recommended to applicants who are interested in understanding the social world: how the roles and norms organize cooperation, why do conflicts emerge and how can they be managed on micro and macro level, how does the new technologies affect our everyday life. The program targets those, who would like to develop their communication, cooperation and presentation skills. Those wishing to deepen their knowledge in a specific sub-field can choose from our specializations such as data analysis or criminology. Specializations comprise classes within the same field, and their completion grants students an extra certification.
This program enables students to be ready to fill a wide range of entry-level jobs supporting decision-making, requiring the solution of analytical tasks in the public as well as the private sector. They should also have gained adequate knowledge and skills to continue their training in a master's program in sociology or other related subjects anywhere in the world.
Being part of Hungary’s leading science university, the program is one of the oldest of its kind in Hungary. This rich scientific tradition and international embeddedness is the warranty for the high quality education. Our professors are leading experts of their fields in Hungary, while also being internationally recognized for their research. Due to these factors the students are provided access to the most updated methodological and theoretical tools. We encourage our students to try their knowledge in actual researches and practical applications in order to provide opportunity of finding personalized career paths. Also the inclusive student community ensures a warm, welcoming atmosphere for students from all around the world.
Our students find jobs in the most diverse workplaces: teaching, research, politics, public administration, media, social and health services, advertising, journalism, law, publishing, industry, marketing, personnel and management. In addition, graduating from our program offers an opportunity for further education in social sciences throughout Europe.
General career opportunities:
- Community and youth work
- Public services
- Business, marketing
- Politics, activism and the charity sector
- community officer, social worker, carer, youth worker, equality and diversity officer
- social and welfare services, public health services, the voluntary sector, criminal justice, probation and prison services, rehabilitation and housing services
- marketing, statistics, research, public relations (PR), recruitment, human resources (HR)
1200 EUR
2700 EUR
EUR 50 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2024-15/11/2024________________ EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 20/11/2024-30/04/2025________________ EUR 180 (non-refundable) between 05/05/2024-31/05/2025
EUR 50 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2024-15/11/2024________________ EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 20/11/2024-30/04/2025________________ EUR 180 (non-refundable) between 05/05/2024-31/05/2025
2700 EUR
EUR 50 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2024-15/11/2024________________ EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 20/11/2024-30/04/2025________________ EUR 180 (non-refundable) between 05/05/2024-31/05/2025
YES
01, Sep, 2025
31, May, 2025
No
Entry requirements
Certificate of Secondary Education
Language requirements
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2
IELTS Score: 5.5
TOEFL IBT Band: 46-59
Cambridge English Scale Score: 162
If the applicant does not have any of the above certifications, their English proficiency will be assessed based on the admission video. Any letter of acceptance issued by the Faculty of Social Sciences is based on the verified fact that the applicant’s command of English has been assessed; therefore, they are considered eligible to pursue their studies at the institution.
If the applicant can prove that they completed their former education entirely in English by submitting a notarized attestation and a detailed academic transcript, no proof of language knowledge will be required throughout the admission process.
| Document | |
| Application form | |
| Record of the final two years in secondary school | |
| Secondary school certificate | |
| Motivation letter | The general guidelines and expectations for the letter are: the applicants introducing themselves, their motivation, interests and goals with the program. The length of the motivation letter is between 1500 and 4000 characters. |
| Copy of the main pages of the passport | needs to be valid |
| Copy of application fee transfer | |
| Language certificate | If the applicant has one |
| Introduction video | Applicants are expected to prepare an approximately 5-6 minutes long video in which they speak about social problems they experience around them, in their personal life and in their society. Also, they could talk a little bit about the potential causes of these phenomena. The video will have to be uploaded to a given folder in the MS Teams group of the admission procedure. Applicants with an otherwise full application package will receive a guest ID and password to log in via email, after the application period has ended. |
The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process.
Students who (also) hold Hungarian citizenship must apply through felvi.hu Please note that if an application is submitted not according to the aforementioned, it will be rejected.
Entrance examination and selection process:
The application deadline refers to the final submission of the complete application package through the online system.
For the September intake, there are three application periods:
- Early Bird Period: October 1, 2024, to November 15, 2024, 23:59 (CET)
- Regular Period: November 20, 2024, to April 30, 2025, 23:59 (CET)
- Last Call Period: May 5, 2025, to May 31, 2025, 23:59 (CET)
These distinct periods allow applicants the flexibility to submit their applications at their convenience. All applicants within each period have an equal chance of gaining admission to the program.
After each application deadline, the Admission Board reviews the application. After uploading the videos, applicants are informed of the selection outcome through the online application system within approximately one month. Admission letters are expected to be sent out through the online application system until the end of June. For February intake and Early Bird applications, admission letters are expected to be sent out through the online application system until the end of December.
Based on the results, certain students may be placed on a waiting list. Final results are expected by the first half of August.
Type of entrance examination: oral
Place of entrance examination: online
Further details of the entrance exam:
Applicants are expected to prepare an approximately 5-6 minutes long video in which they speak about social problems they experience around them, in their personal life and in their society. Also, they could talk a little bit about the potential causes of these phenomena. The video will have to be uploaded to a given folder in the MS Teams group of the admission procedure. Applicants with an otherwise full application package will receive a guest ID and password to log in via email, after the application period has ended.
Further details of selection and evaluation:
The ranking is based on a total evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam. The motivation letter, record of the final two years in secondary school), the proof of English language proficiency are especially important. Based on the results of the applicants and the annual capacity, the faculty decides the lowest accepted score for admission. Besides reaching the lowest accepted score for admission, a successful entrance exam is perquisite of getting admitted. If the applicant fails the entrance exam, the application will be rejected..
Dr. Domonkos SIK
Associate Professor
E-mail: sik.domonkos@tatk.elte.hu
Árpád TAKÁCS
Program Administrator
E-mail: takacs.arpad@tatk.elte.hu
TEL: +36/30 372-2500/ 6874 (ext.)
Postal address: ELTE Társadalomtudományi Kar, 1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A
International Office, Faculty of Social Sciences
E-mail: international@tatk.elte.hu
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
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Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) offers more than 60 degree programs in foreign languages in the fields of Education and Psychology, Humanities, Informatics, Law, Social Sciences and Science. Currently, about 2400 international students study at ELTE and the community of international students is growing from year to year. Check out what our international students think and discover the wide-range of opportunities waiting for you at ELTE. Join the growing international community of ELTE.
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