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History
What can you learn in this program?
- Archaeology
- Economic History
- Historical Geography
- History by Period
- Ethnography
- Local History and Genealogy
- Library Science
- History of Religion
What kind of work can you do with this degree?
- Education and Teaching (history and social studies education, adult education, museum education, lectures at open universities)
- Research and academia (historian, archivist, cultural and social history researcher, museum researcher or exhibition curator,
- Media and communication (journalist, columnist, content creator, editor of documentary films and media projects, cultural educator)
- Culture and tourism (museum and exhibition curator, tour guide, cultural program coordinator, heritage preservation specialist)
- Human and Organizational Development (research-based consulting, project manager for nonprofit and cultural organizations, historical data processing, archiving)
Program Overview
We are the only institution where you can complete this program through distance learning. If you have a passionate interest in the past but are also open to learning about other topics related to past and present events and exploring their connections, then the BA in History program offered by Kodolányi János University is the ideal choice.
From the very beginning of their studies, our students can complete mid-year internships with our strategic partners while simultaneously acquiring theoretical knowledge. This allows us to take individual interests
into account and address students’ specific needs.
into account and address students’ specific needs.
In addition to acquiring practical knowledge, methods, and techniques, students can familiarize themselves—through small-group sessions and off-campus classes—with the operations and events of domestic and international academic workshops, as well as with public collections and archives in Hungary (e.g., the Hungarian National Archives, City Archives and Research Institute, Székesfehérvár, Historical Archives of the State Security Services, Budapest Metropolitan Archives), museums (e.g., Hungarian National Museum, Petőfi Literary Museum), and libraries (e.g., National Assembly Library, National Széchényi Library).
Students will learn to use and interpret traditional and electronic sources, databases and search engines, catalogs, and bibliographies.
The curriculum is based on historical sources, experiential learning derived from the analysis of sources, historical analysis, and the comparative method.
In addition, the program introduces students to specialized fields of study: genealogy, the preservation of historical traditions, and local history are among the specialized courses offered.
An advanced-level high school diploma is not required.
Name of the degree as stated on the diploma
Bachelor of Arts in History
Opportunities for further study at KJE after
earning a bachelor’s degree include the Master’s program in History, Master’s programs in International Studies and Human Resources Consulting, as well as our specialized continuing education programs offering up-to-date knowledge (e.g., Library Specialist).
Interesting Facts About the History Program
- Kodolányi János University has been offering a Bachelor of Arts (BA) program in History since 2011.
- The program traces its origins to the History Workshop, founded at the university in 2007, which organized numerous successful international and national conferences that garnered significant media attention and launched a series of publications.
- The program regularly organizes special events where students can explore unique topics and meet distinguished speakers.
- Kodolányi János University maintains relationships with all national and quite a few county public collections, which is important for the research work of our talented students.
- Our partner institutions:
- National Assembly Library,
- Budapest City Archives,
- Historical Archives of the State Security Services,
- Institute and Archives for the History of the System Change,
- Székesfehérvár City Archives and Research Institute,
- King Saint Stephen Museum, Székesfehérvár
- Thanks to the University’s extensive international network, students can also spend a semester at higher education institutions abroad with the help of Erasmus+ scholarships.
Information
Képzési szint:
Alapképzés
Képzési forma:
Levelező, Távoktatás
Finanszírozási forma:
államilag finanszírozott, költségtérítéses
Képzési helyszín:
Budapest, Székesfehérvár
Képzés nyelve:
Magyar
Jelentkezési határidő:
2026.11.15