Humanities, Society, and Culture (Major)

This program examines modern societies with a range of practical and academic methods in the social sciences and humanities, including philosophy, cultural anthropology, history, the arts, literature, and film studies. You are guided by an international faculty of specialists through modern social theory and intellectual histories.

You will learn the principles, concepts, and theories behind modern social issues and democratic transformations. This undergraduate program includes an interdisciplinary course structure, developing strong competency in theory and research.

Beyond the classroom, you can also join student clubs like Model UN and Film Club, discuss current political issues with professors and local experts at an event like ‘Professors in the Pub’ or stop by one of our movie nights or poetry readings in the Library, featuring professors and internationally published authors.

Complete a three-year bachelor’s degree in humanities, society, and culture while earning qualifications recognized in both the United States and the Czech Republic. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses including an internship and a thesis.

Below, you can find a list of courses and modules for the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture.

For the Humanities, Society and Culture program, the following Minors are available:

At AAU, each student receives individualized guidance and support in academic planning. Students are assigned an advisor within their school of study who helps them select courses, explore study abroad opportunities, understand transfer credits, and navigate graduation requirements. Working closely with an advisor helps students stay on track and move through their studies with confidence.

Having passed all the required and elective courses, students complete their studies by taking the graduation examination which includes a state exam covering the contents of the major module, a state exam covering the concentration module, and a thesis defense.

For more information on the modular structure and the study program, please contact our admissions team at admissions@aauni.edu. 

Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture can expect to:

Internships are a required part of the program. Students complete internships across a wide range of organizations, including: 

AAU’s Career Center also connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad every year.

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well equipped to continue your graduate studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:

The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.