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English Literature degrees in Hungary

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Study a English Literature degree in Hungary in 2025

English literature as an academic subject studies literature that have been written in the English language. This will encompass texts from many different periods of history, and also texts that have been written with a variety of purposes, such as poetry, sonnets and novels, among others. Through your degree you will gain the skills and knowledge to interpret and analyse many different types of literature.

Graduates of a degree in English literature will have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. The skills gained throughout your degree will be transferable and applicable in a range of professional fields. Some careers you might consider include journalism, archiving, publishing, writing and content production.

Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Language and Linguistics Analysis
  • Writing through History
  • Creative Writing
  • Cultural Writing
  • Identities in Literature

Study in Hungary

With a long and rich history in higher education, universities in Hungary offer high quality degrees to international students, and put special focus on making sure that they are an attractive choice for students from across the world. The Hungarian higher education system has a good reputation for high performance within the fields of science, medicine and dentistry. Universities in Hungary follow the Bologna Process, meaning that your degree will be recognised across Europe and the rest of the world.

See our detailed guide to studying in Hungary for international students.

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