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East Central University Online
Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies
- Online USA
BA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
East Central University's online B.A. in Native American Studies gives you applied social science tools, training and immersive experience to make a positive impact working with tribal communities. The flexible format and generous transfer policy allow you to learn from anywhere and finish your degree in as few as two years. Through interdisciplinary courses, internship opportunities and partnerships with regional tribes, you can prepare for careers in PR, social services, and public health.


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The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Cultural and Creative Industries
- Hang Shin Link, Hong Kong
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Cultural and creative industries span across the disciplines of the arts, media, design and heritage. These multi-disciplinary studies encompass the core subjects in business, management, humanities and social sciences. The BA in Cultural and Creative Industries is unique in the sense that it aims to address the cognate issues of the creative industry sector as a whole rather than with specific industries or individual disciplines, thus enabling students to apply their knowledge in whatever industries they may engage with later on in their career.


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Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication - Erasmus University Rotterdam
International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
You have a passion for arts and culture. You might not be an artist yourself, but want to know what goes on behind the scenes of the art world. Arts and Culture Studies in Rotterdam is unique because of its multifaceted approach to arts and culture.


Leiden University
BA African Studies
- Leiden, Netherlands
- The Hague, Netherlands
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Africa is fascinating! In today’s globalised world, the continent plays an increasingly important role in international social and cultural developments. Would you like to explore the many sides of Africa and its impact on the rest of the world, while also learning one of its languages? Our African Studies BA programme will give you a truly multidisciplinary perspective on the continent.


University of Nyiregyhaza
English and American Studies BA
- Nyíregyháza, Hungary
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The aim of the English and American Studies BA is to train experts who have a proficient command of the English language and have profound knowledge regarding English-speaking cultures.
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Africana Studies, B.A.
- Charlotte, USA
BA
Full time
120 hours
On-Campus
English
For more than 50 years, the Department of Africana Studies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte has offered an interdisciplinary and transnational curriculum that remains unique in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences. As an institutional member of the National Council for Black Studies, we offer concentrations in Health and Environment, Popular Culture and Digital Media, as well as Human Rights and Law.


Pace University
Global Asia Studies, BA
- New York, USA
BA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Global Asia Studies BA program offers students a chance to explore the diverse cultures, histories, and social issues of Asia. It combines coursework in Asian languages with interdisciplinary clas...


The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Latin American Studies, B.A.
- Charlotte, USA
BA
Full time
120 hours
On-Campus
English
Latin American Studies is dedicated to the study of the history, societies, and cultures of Latin America, Latino/a/x populations in the United States, and the Hispanic and Francophone Caribbean. The Latin American Studies Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in the humanities, social sciences, and law, non-profit organizations, and international business, which is an important qualification to work with the growing Hispanic population. Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary program which involves a variety of fields, including Africana studies, anthropology, Spanish, French and Portuguese language, literature and culture, history, philosophy, and political science. It also includes substantial training and education in Spanish, French and/or Portuguese. Students may either earn a Major (Bachelor of Arts) or a Minor in Latin American Studies.

University of Pécs
BA in Romance Philology and Cultures (Specialization in French Studies) Licence en philologie romane (Spécialité d’Études françaises)
- Pécs, Hungary
BA
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
French
The Degree in BA in Romance Philology and Cultures (Specialization in French Studies) Licence en philologie romane (Spécialité d’Études françaises) intends to train experts in the humanities with in-depth knowledge and skills regarding French and Francophone language, literature, linguistics, and civilization.

University of Pécs
BA in English and American Studies
- Pécs, Hungary
BA
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
English
By obtaining their BA in English and American Studies, students will possess a wide range of skills and knowledge a thorough understanding of the English language and of English-speaking peoples and cultures worldwide, a high level of competence in the English language meeting the competency requirements of both the Written and Oral parts of the Advanced Level State Proficiency Examination, familiarity with basic research- and study techniques within the field of English Studies, the ability to translate a variety of non-field-specific texts in an intelligent manner.


University of Johannesburg
BA Hons in African Studies
- Johannesburg, South Africa
BA
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
This is an interdisciplinary BA Hons in African Studies consisting of five modules of which two are compulsory.


Karoli Gaspar University
BA in English and American Studies
- Budapest, Hungary
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The program in English and American Studies was founded at our university in 1993.


University of Miskolc
BA in English and American Studies
- Miskolc, Hungary
BA
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
English
BA in English and American Studies aims to develop high-level competence in English, an understanding of the structure and communicative requirements of English, knowledge about the literature and culture of English-speaking countries, as well as an openness and ability to cope with linguistic variety that characterises English as a Lingua Franca in global communication.


Bar-Ilan University
Multidisciplinary BA in Jewish Studies
- Ramat Gan, Israel
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Faculty of Jewish Studies at Bar-Ilan University is the largest and most varied of its kind in the world and includes nine departments in the different specialties within Jewish Studies. All of these are open to students of the Multidisciplinary Department, which breaks down the traditional boundaries between the various disciplines and brings them together in a program that is rich in content and unique in its variety. Each student in the department is guided in their studies by a senior academic advisor.


The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Africana Studies, Health and Environment Concentration, B.A.
- Charlotte, USA
BA
Full time
120 hours
On-Campus
English
Enhance your degree in Africana Studies at UNC Charlotte by completing a Concentration in Health and Environment as part of the B.A. degree. Students will focus on cultural, social, ethical, psychological, historical, and policy dimensions of the pertinent health and environmental issues in the global African World.


University of Groningen
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BA in American Studies
- Groningen, Netherlands
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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Why study this program in Groningen? The Bachelor in American Studies at UG is the only program of its kind in the Netherlands. Because we're a freestanding program (not part of the History or English Departments), every course is designed to look at America from multiple angles. Faculty experts in fields like political history, literature and media, religious studies, and Latin American culture will help you to form your own views on America and the world. In our small seminars and close-knit intellectual community, you can learn and challenge yourself with the help of classmates, faculty, and our knowledgeable Study Advisor. Also, with our network of partner institutions, you can spend a semester working on your BA and experiencing American culture and politics first-hand in a United States city like Orlando or Charleston, or at a leading university in Canada or Mexico.

Ca' Foscari University of Venice
BA in Italian and Mediterranean Studies
- Venice, Italy
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
This bachelor’s degree in Italian and Mediterranean Studies provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary learning experience and is taught entirely in English, allowing you to explore Italy’s pivotal role in the Mediterranean through the lenses of language, literature, history, the arts, and intercultural and geopolitical relations.
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You'll examine how culture, power, and identity shape societies across history and the present day. A Bachelor's in Cultural Studies or Area Studies gives you the analytical grounding to interpret the world through multiple lenses, from media and politics to language and everyday life.
The learning environment fosters intellectual curiosity and the capacity to engage seriously with perspectives that differ from your own. Through coursework in topics like postcolonial theory, cultural memory, and representation, you'll develop close reading and critical writing skills that transfer across many sectors. You'll also practice qualitative research methods, including ethnographic observation and discourse analysis, through applied coursework that connects theory to real communities and texts.
At the BA level, you're expected to pursue independent inquiry, often producing a substantial research project or dissertation in your final year. Career paths span journalism, policy research, international development, arts administration, and public advocacy. Many graduates also move into education, publishing, or roles in cultural institutions. The analytical and communicative competencies you develop are valued wherever nuanced thinking about people and society matters.