This BA program both integrates into the European-wide Bologna system and offers the best of the American undergraduate education system. After successful completion of a four-year BA, students will have an Austrian and an American BA degree. At the beginning of the program students receive a solid foundation in all three disciplines, and as they progress through the program, they are offered an increasing amount of choice in terms of orientation and focus.
The four-year BA can pave the way to pursuing a one-year MA for students who choose to specialize further.
Year by Year
Year 1 (30 U.S. credits or 60 ECTS credits)
- broad-based foundation
- all courses mandatory
Divided into 9 modules
- 8 introductory discipline-based modules
- 1 skills-based module > Introduction to Academic Writing
Year 2 (30 U.S. credits or 60 ECTS credits)
- 2 core modules, one in each chosen subject
- 1 module of optional courses from other CEU programs
- increased specialization and course choice
Year 3 (30 U.S. credits or 60 ECTS credits)
Completion of Austrian BA
- 2 advanced topics modules, one in each chosen subject
- 1 module of optional courses, with many choices
- individual thesis
- study abroad options for students
- further increase in specialization and course choice
Year 4 (30 U.S. credits)
Completion of U.S. BA*
- advanced coursework, including the option to take MA courses
- students can pursue a Major
- conduct significant research
- carry out independent capstone project showcasing specialized knowledge and transferable skills
* With 180 ECTS credits (120 U.S. credits) you will graduate with an Austrian and an American degree at end of the fourth year.