Study in Poland
Programs in English 2014/2015
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About SWPS
Content General Preparatory School
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Medical Preparatory School
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Psychology in English
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Management
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SWPS – University of Social Sciences and Humanities
International Business Relations
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The University of Social Sciences and Humanities is one of the oldest and highest ranking private university in Poland. In our campuses located in Warsaw, Wrocław, Sopot, Katowice and Poznań we offer interdisciplinary degree programs for over 14,000 of our students. We believe in people who value self-development and want to make their dreams come true. They give us motivation for continuous improvement so that we could offer education and research on the highest level. Studying at SWPS is an extraordinary learning experience. The university is one of the highest ranking institutions in Poland offering Western European standards at a much lower cost. We acknowledge the diversity of our students and provide assistance in English, Russian and Turkish.
The School of Form
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International Cooperation
American Studies
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English Studies
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European Studies
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One of our main goals is constant internationalization of the university. Every year, we receive students from all over the world, who come either individually, or within exchange programs. SWPS participates on a large scale in international exchange programs such as Erasmus Plus, Atlantis and Santander Universidades and it has an extensive cooperation with universities in China, Vietnam and Kazachstan. As well, students can spend a semester or two at the College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY. Multiple options of studying abroad give them an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience and to become aware of and tolerant to cultural diversity.
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Non-degree Programs The program is targeted at those who want to enter a degree program, but at the same time have an insufficient level of English. At SWPS, they can practice and develop their language skills and interact with people from culturally different backgrounds.
All those who decide to participate in the program will increase substantially their proficiency in writing, reading, speaking and listening and raise their linguistic awareness. Participants will have a chance to learn about the culture of the English-speaking countries. Through practice, participants will acquire and develop their note taking and presentation giving skills, which will be useful for their future process of studying. Participants will study under the supervision of experts at one of the best non-public universities in Poland.
Preparatory School – One or Two Semesters The intensive language course consists of 600 hours of English per year. All classes are delivered by teachers with years of experience and heads full of countless ideas. The program of study has been designed in such a way as to improve the participants’ linguistic skills and competences. Throughout the course, all participants are provided with a great variety of teaching materials in both a traditional and electronic form, which makes studying an interesting and unforgettable experience. Except for learning the language as such, participants are exposed to the basic aspects of the traditions and customs of the English-speaking countries. Participants can additionally take up a foreign langauge course that comprises 120 hours per year at an additional fee of 400 EUR.
What Next? Depending on their individual needs, after a semester or two, Preparatory School participants can enter the program of study they have initially chosen and successfully complete all courses. Those who choose to participate in the cultural component as well will find it much easier to adopt to the conditions of the new environment and go smoothly through the process of acculturation. General Preparatory School
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Upon the successful completion of the program, participants will have revised Biology, Chemistry and Physics and they will possess specialized terminology indispensable for those who wish to study Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing or Pharmacy.
This is an innovative intensive one-year course addressed at those who wish to enter a degree program in Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Pharmacy. The program provides its participants with thorough knowledge and skills indispensable when preparing for and taking entrance exams.
Why General Preparatory School?
General Preparatory School
What Next?
Medical Preparatory School
3000 EUR/year
Medical Preparatory School
Preparatory School – One or Two Semesters The program consists of two major elements, which allows for deep revision of one’s knowledge, skills and abilities: Scientific Component • Biology (200 hrs) • Chemistry (200 hrs) • Physics (150 hrs) Linguistic Component • Language for Medical Purposes (200hrs)
Why Medical Preparatory School? Except for gaining an indispensable linguistic background, participants are exposed to specialized terminology in the field of medicine and they learn how to apply it properly. The course offer includes a solid scientific program (Chemistry, Biology, Physics). All course participants learn from well-qualified experts with experience in medicine. Participants are encouraged to take up the additional Polish culture component to get a taste of pure Polishness.
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4950 EUR/year
Degree Programs At the Bachelor’s level students do not choose any specialization. This allows them to gain a thorough insight into general psychology and expand their knowledge in several areas of the discipline. The goal is to give them an edge on the fast-changing labor market, as this approach makes them more attractive in the eyes of potential employers. A Bachelor’s program in Psychology covers the following modules: • Introductory Module • Foundations of Psychology • Bachelor’s Seminar • Major-specific (4 concentration areas) • Electives • Entrepreneurship • International Students in Intercultural and Multilingual World • Foreign Language
Psychology in English Psychology is a discipline whose goal is to understand and improve functioning of individuals, groups, and societies as a whole. Psychologists are interested in studying how people think, what they feel, and how they react in various situations. Some psychologists deal with diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues, but psychological knowledge and skills are necessary in a number of professions dealing with various challenges related to human mind and behavior. In other words, psychology graduates can pursue their careers in a variety of fields, including education, media, market research, marketing and advertising, healthcare, business, or IT research and design. After the reform of European higher education (the Bologna process) we offer three programs in Psychology. You can choose a three-year Bachelor Degree, a two-year Master Degree (together known as a 3+2 Program), or a 5-year long-cycle Master Degree, which is not divided into two stages.
Major-specific modules • Behavioral Studies Behavioral Psychology is a growing branch of Psychology. Behavioral Psychology entails the comprehensive use of empirically validated principles of learning to develop, implement, and evaluate practical strategies that enhance the abilities and self-direction skills of children and adults in community, home, and educational settings. The principles and procedures developed within this behavioral framework have been suc-
‘3+2’ Program Bachelor’s Level – Six Semesters The Bachelor’s program in Psychology includes courses in the fundamental areas of the field and covers basic principles in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The completion of this degree enables students to start a career in social services, counseling, human services, or community relations.
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study: Cultural interview and report) Bilingualism and multicultural school education (Theory, types, and assessment of bilingualism, Experimental and psychometric assessment, Working with immigrant children in international schools) Cross-cultural management. Doing business in the East and the West (Dimensions of organizational culture and leadership – A cross-cultural perspective, Case-studies on differences and conflicts in a multicultural company, Conflict management and consultations in international corporations).
cessfully applied in areas such as Clinical Psychology, traditional and special education, business, industrial safety, addiction, self-management, and rehabilitation. • Conflict Resolution and Management Conflicts are inherent to social interaction in families, communities, organizations and international relations. Although conflicts are usually seen as highly destructive and counterproductive, they also hold a potential for development, change and growth. Conflict dynamics, if well managed, are an essential part of social change, fostering adaptive social processes. The theory and practice of conflict resolution and leadership is focused on such conflict management processes, through the use of negotiations, mediations and coaching techniques, and basing on theory-based models of conflict dynamics. Hence, there is strong potential in Psychology for fostering an expertise in negotiation, mediation, coaching, communication and management among both scholars and conflict-management practitioners. • Mind Communication Technology Popularity and accessibility of eye-tracking methods has been rapidly growing in the last several years. Eye-trackers allow us to measure and record eye position and movement. They are used in basic psychological research, help design better web-pages or user-friendly computer programs, and even allow to build special communication systems for disabled. This course allows students to gain theoretical knowledge about eye-tracking research methods and its practical applications including hands-on experience with equipment, software and data analysis. • Cross-Cultural Psychology Psychology of acculturation and economic migrations (Psychology of immigration and migrants’ acculturation, Contact with cultural diversity, Case
Psychology in English
3500 EUR/year
Master’s Level – Four Semesters The Master’s program in Psychology is aimed at international students, coming from different paths of education, interested in studying human mind and behavior. Within the Master’s program in Psychology students are offered a choice of two specializations modules designed to deepen both their already acquired knowledge and practical skills. Depending on their choice of specialization (Psychology of behavior change—Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology of leadership—Conflicts, Crises and Cooperation) modules Methodology, Psychological diagnosis and Psychology as a profession are profiled to match with the specialization. Students choosing this program, but who hold their Bachelor’s degree in fields other than Psychology will be obliged to take additional compensatory modules (free of charge) from the field of Psychology. Psychology of Leadership – Conflicts, Crises and Cooperation Conflicts are inherent to social interaction in families, communities, organizations and international relations. Although conflicts are usually seen as highly destructive
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and counterproductive, they also hold potential for development, change and growth. Conflict dynamics, if well managed, are an essential part of social change, fostering adaptive social processes. The theory and practice of conflict resolution and leadership is focused on such conflict management processes, through the use of negotiations, mediations and coaching techniques, and basing on theory-based models of conflict dynamics. Hence, there is strong potential in psychology for fostering expertise in negotiation, mediation, coaching, communication and management among both scholars and conflict-management practitioners. Psychology students can also choose to take up courses outside the discipline of Psychology, which undoubtedly makes their experience at SWPS truly interdisciplinary.
as well as to prepare psychologists capable of serving in a wide range of professional contexts. As such, we are dedicated to broad and general training as the core of our curriculum, so that students acquire a broad foundation of clinical and research skills. Psychology in English
4300 EUR/year
Master’s Program – Ten Semesters Students enrolled in the long-cycle program take up the same courses as those who realize the Bachelor’s and Master’s level of the 3+2 program, but instead of the Bachelor’s seminar they take one additional elective module. For details about specific modules, please refer to the descriptions of Bachelor and Master (2 yrs) programs.
Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology integrates science, theory, and practice to understand, predict, and reduce maladjustment, disability, and distress as well as to support human adaptation, psychological well-being and personal development. Clinical psychology is a broad approach to human problems consisting of diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, consultation, treatment, prevention and research with regard to various populations, including children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, families, couples and groups. Clinical psychologists work can range from prevention and early intervention of minor behavioral problems and difficulties in adjustment, through supporting individuals and couples undergoing crises, to dealing with and treating severely disturbed individuals with mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression and personality disorders. The program complies with scientist-practitioner model, emphasizing both clinical and research training. The goal of the Clinical Psychology Program is to provide training in both contemporary clinical science and clinical assessment and intervention,
Psychology in English
3500 EUR/year
Why Psychology in English? You study at one of the top private universities in Poland. SWPS is one of the most important and highly regarded psychology centers in Poland, both in terms of teaching and research. You get to choose from a great range of courses. Our goal is to make it possible for you to adapt your curriculum to your individual needs and interests. At the same time we want you to gain practical knowledge and hands-on skills, thus making sure that you will be well prepared for your future career. You have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with various cultures. We are not only an international educational institution, with students from 40 different countries and distinguished instructors from various countries. We also offer you a chance to realize a part of your study at our partner universities, and invite you to participate in scientific and cultural events.
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Career Prospects
The program of study also includes classes extremely practical in nature such as various workshops, case studies and seminars. Among the lecturers, there are both outstanding professors and practitioners from Poland and eminent professors from the US (University of Michigan, Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley). All courses are assigned credits in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Active participation in this program allows our students to attain significant knowledge concerning legal regulations influencing international/ local businesses and the basics of business data analysis and it enables them to hone their communication competences.
Psychology graduates have numerous professional opportunities and they can pursue many career paths. Depending on the program selected and after they fulfill all the specific job requirements, they may find employment as clinical psychologists and psychotherapists, social workers and counselors, behavior analysts, neuropsychologists, forensic psychologists, sports psychologists, educational and academic psychologists, cross-cultural consultants, engineering psychologists (human-computer/ technology interaction), career advisors, vocational counselors, executive coaches, consumer and marketing psychologists or personnel selection and team building specialists.
Why SWPS?
Management
The program of study combines purely theoretical lectures with a large array of management-oriented practical workshops and seminars. The interdisciplinary nature of this program enables students to get a thorough insight into Management-related issues. A great diversity of workshops, seminars and lectures makes Management an interactive, innovative and modern program of study. Management students are encouraged to do internships in various companies, government institutions and NGOs, which is a great opportunity to apply the knowledge and use the skills and abilities they have acquired in practice. Students derive knowledge from highly experienced experts for whom teaching is not only their work, but also their passion.
A Bachelor’s program in Management is an interesting offer for all those who are passionate about the social side of organizational life and want to use their knowledge in the practice of management. Management is more than a craft. It is, in fact, an art which requires imagination and intuition to spot opportunities that arise in the world around us. The main objective of the program is the creation of leaders who can successfully face the complex and highly changeable world of business. It combines basic business knowledge such as human resources management, marketing, finance, economics, and law with a humanistic perspective dedicated to sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility.
Career Prospects
Bachelor’s Program Six Semesters
The Bachelor’s program in Management is targeted at future managers and professionals in all sectors of Economy such as small business, corporations, consulting, public services and administration, NGOs, EU agencies, diplomacy, international organizations.
Our custom-designed program of study run entirely in English is targeted at a heterogeneous international audience, and it provides a unique possibility to gain cross-cultural competence through everyday practical experience of cultural diversity. The courses are taught in small groups, which guarantees a better contact with the teacher.
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3950 EUR/year
• International Relations Core The core combines the elements of International Relations with the elements of Political Science. It provides students with the most basic practical knowledge and more specialized modules. • Economy and Business Core The core includes the theoretical and legal parts of the program and gives students the ability to write and analyze business documents, coordinate institutional decision-making and develop marketing strategies. • Practice Core The core supplements the aforementioned cores by adding practical and interactive components and by showing how the acquired knowledge can be applied within all the core elements. This core also provides students with practical skills as they can learn the analysis of business data, legal documents, the use of databases and statistical programs as well as the simulation of negotiations, group conflict resolution, marketing and corporate identity. The main aim of modules is to enable students to gain knowledge, abilities and social skills that are indispensable in the studied field. Those three aspects are frequently referred to as teaching effects, and they are subject to assessment. To achieve this goal, certain modules have been included in the program. • Theoretical Module It is a combination of courses, lectures and seminars offered during the first year of studies in order to acquaint students with the basic features of International Relations, Political Science and International Economics so that they can understand the remaining modules later on. • European Integration Module It is strongly oriented toward economic issues connected with the business environment of the Common Market, European Monetary and Financial Integration and the Schengen Area. This will enable students to
International Business Relations International Business Relations is a unique program of study that combines three different perspectives: International Relations, Political Science, and International Economics, with a particular emphasis on business-related skills. It is interdisciplinary in nature as it provides its graduates with practical knowledge and competences that are indispensable in international business, business- and finance-related sectors of public administration, media, independent professions, international institutions and non-governmental organizations. Graduates from International Business Relations are ready and prepared to establish their own businesses, they know how to register charities, foundations or their own enterprises. They can analyze business documents, balance sheets and undertake complex market analyses. What is more, they are also knowledgeable in international politics, business law, international law and marketing. They can perform in public, coordinate decision-making, explain complex financial problems (like the Eurozone crisis) and make speeches on, e.g. the future of capitalism. Last but not least, they know how to utilize information in databases, the Internet and other open sources, how to analyze this data and turn it into a practical tool for decision-making.
Bachelor’s Program – Six Semesters The program of International Business Relations consists of three core elements and several modules, some of which overlap with and cut across other modules. Such a diversified offer makes the whole program of study much more interesting and attractive to current as well as prospective students.
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International Project Management This specialization prepares students for work in quickly-assembled working groups consisting of people from different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, which are brought together in order to carry out projects for a specific period of time and then disperse and work on other projects. Project Management requires particular skills: the ability to communicate with unknown people, to cope with cultural diversity, to react quickly in situations where little information is available and to analyze this information rapidly without resorting to prejudice. The skills acquired within this specialization enable graduates to carry out any international project and are not restricted to the requirements of one profession. International Tourism Management Here, the focus is placed on the knowledge, skills and competences needed in order to work in international tourism, from small agencies to large hotels, from the logistics of air transport to the political economy of mobility and migration. All courses, predominantly workshops and seminars, are mostly interactive and practical and are conducted by specialists in the relevant field and practitioners who either used to work in their respective field until recently or have combined teaching with their professional work.
find their way through the complex maze of the EU institutions, the legal framework of the EU and the jungle that is EU lobbying, think tanks, interest groups and other organizations which have grown up around the EU official institutions. • Global Module It focuses on the provision of knowledge about global trends in business and politics in non-European areas, including international organizations and international financial regulations, emerging markets and new emerging powers. This module is supplemented by two elective modules. • Elective Modules They concentrate either on cultural aspects of international relations and business or on issues connected with politics and diplomacy. Depending on the students’ choice, they can take courses which deepen your knowledge on international cultural trends and cultural relations or international politics, including additional information about Poland’s and its neighbors’ political and economic systems and their external relations. The latter element has been introduced in order to prepare students for a career in Poland and its neighboring countries or for those students who wish to continue their studies at a Master’s level. Starting from the fifth semester of the program, students are given a choice of specializations, each of which is designed for a specific group of professions. All specializations are the response to students’ interests and to the requirements of the fast-changing labor market. All courses are delivered by highly experienced academic staff. International Business This is the most general specialization. It provides an overview of current discussions on the development of the economy, the future of capitalism and globalization trends at an international level. It enables students to understand business information, the economic media and to take part in debates on macroeconomics.
Why International Business Relations? International Business Relations is a program of study designed for practitioners. It combines practical, business-oriented elements of International Relations, Political Science and International Economics into a concentrated package of knowledge and skills, which gives students a decisive advantage on the labor market. The program puts a particular emphasis on practice – students learn only what they can use in their future professional life.
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International Business Relations is interactive in nature – there are many workshops, discussions, learning-by-doing and project-oriented seminars. International Business Relations is taught by practitioners for practitioners. Our staff does not teach you, they coach you. They do not tell you, they show you. What is more, they know what they are talking about, because they have already done it themselves: written business plans, set up enterprises, established businesses, worked for consultancies, and run charities. Our staff is frequently invited to join various political and socioeconomic debates on TV. Our lecturers have created their own businesses and charities, they work for think tanks, research centers, and they teach what they do in real life. International Business Relations gives you first-hand knowledge from leading experts tailored for immediate use on the market.
The School of Form The School of Form stands out among Polish innovative design schools, attracting creative candidates from all over the world. The school offers a full-time Bachelor’s program in design with a choice of four specializations: communication design, domestic design, fashion design and industrial design. Our graduates obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Design from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (SWPS). Our unique program of study combines project work with education in the field of humanities in order to help students design products, interiors, clothing and communication suitable for the changing needs of the global society in the twenty first century. The program was created by a team of experts led by Lidewij Edelkoort, the chairwoman of the Design Academy in Eindhoven (1999-2008), a trend forecaster and the strategic director and mentor of the School of Form. Among the advantages of the program, it is essential to mention modern and well-equipped workshops and studios where students are taught by a world class team of lecturers in design and humanities. What is more, the School of Form has signed partnership agreements with Polish and international companies that offer internships, projects and employment opportunities to students and graduates. The School of Form graduates are sensitive to changes in the current world and they are able to create innovative solutions to problems. They can run their own design studios or work in small, medium and large companies, in fields such as marketing, graphic design, banking, communication, media, film, theater, product development, consulting, project management and many more. They will be prepared to adapt to fast-paced changes and demands of the future labor market.
Career Prospects Our graduates are exceptionally well-qualified specialists familiar with the latest trends in the development of the European business, the needs of the market as well as Europe’s differing customs and cultures. They are able to successfully run their own businesses or work as independent analysts in the field of international economics. Furthermore, they have a wide range of management career prospects in all sectors of economy such as international consultancies, business corporations, non-governmental organizations, business-related branches of public administration, private business, marketing, advertising, think tanks, economic sectors of diplomacy and lobbying. Upon the completion of the program, students can also continue their International Business Relations studies at a Master’s level, which will allow them to further deepen their knowledge and hone their skills. International Business Relations
3500 EUR/year
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Bachelor’s Program – Seven Semesters
is filled with intense projects work, often in partnership with companies, institutions or NGOs. Students learn how to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams with experts in other fields. The results of their work are often introduced into production by the partner company. During their third year of studies students not only continue their project work, but also extend their design interests and experience as to include business-related knowledge. They learn how to start and develop a business, how to create a brand and its market strategy, how to promote their products and predict social trends. Moreover, they gain a vast knowledge of design management. The last (seventh) semester, is dedicated to a dissertation project of their choice. During the entire program students are offered various additional projects and internships with companies and design studios, which gives them an opportunity to gain even more specialized experience in their area of interest.
The first year of studies provides students with an opportunity to explore all four areas of design (industrial, domestic, fashion and communication) during six-week modules. They participate in projects combining many aspects of design and, as their interests become clearer, they choose the most suitable path for themselves. Industrial Design Module Students learn how to operate all machinery that is available in wood and metal workshops and they deepen their knowledge in the field of ergonomics, programming and robotics. Fashion Design Module Within this module, emphasis is put on gaining practical skills in sewing, using industrial sewing machines, clothing construction and crafts, such as lace. Domestic Design Module This module consists of a ceramics and drawing course and it introduces students to different ways of color, form and material employment in domestic equipment and interior design. Communication Design Module Students are introduced to various methods and tools of communication – storytelling, new media, programming, web design and basic graphic design. Moreover, in the first year, every design module listed above is paired with one of the following: Psychology, Philosophy, Anthropology and Sociology. These subjects provide students with theoretical and practical skills and they enable them to gain a thorough understanding of human nature. Students begin the second year of their studies already committed to one of the design specializations along with two subjects in the field of humanities. This year
Why the School of Form? The School of Form’s award winning program of study provides students with knowledge and tools to succeed as designers in the twenty first century. They gain practical knowledge of newest technologies as well as ancient crafts, learn to combine theoretical background and thorough research with prototyping and experimenting with methods and materials. The course program is continuously reviewed and improved by a team of experts led by the school’s mentor – Lidewij Edelkoort, a renowned trend forecaster and design guru. This ensures that our program of study follows the most recent trends and new discoveries in the design world. Students work in modern, well equipped workshops. Our team of lecturers includes Polish and international designers and experts, who own design studios, as well as work for corporations and big brands.
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The school develops close ties with various companies that provide real and current problems for students to solve, invite them to complete internships at their facilities and often offer them employment. The School of Form
Except for deriving knowledge straight from the academic staff and books, students watch various documentaries and discuss them during classes, work on real life materials and documentations and organize themebased conferences to which they invite interesting people from the world of politics, education and culture.
5800 EUR/year
Why SWPS?
Career Prospects
Students can hone and practice their English skills under the supervision of experienced academic teachers including native speakers. All classes are delivered by experts. The program offer is interdisciplinary in nature - students expand their knowledge in the field of American history, politics and culture. Students have an opportunity to participate in international conferences organized by the university and thus meet interesting people from the world of science. Students can gain hands-on experience by doing internships in the media and cultural institutions. The possibility of international exchange gives students a chance to interact with people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Students organize cultural soirees during which they watch American movies together and afterwards discuss them and share their opinions, thoughts etc. Study trips to English-speaking countries and institutions promoting the culture of the Anglophone world enable students to enrich their academic experience.
The School of Form offers an exceptional blend of theoretical and practical skills in design, which enables graduates to succeed in a broad variety of jobs. Owing to their in-depth understanding of humanities, they can adapt to changes in the market as well as anticipate and respond to social trends. Among jobs that attract our graduates, one should definitely mention the following: interior designer, industrial product designer, furniture designer, project manager, marketing specialist, entrepreneur, journalist, critic, user experience designer, graphic designer, new media specialist and many more. In general, our graduates find employment in manufacturing, banking, telecommunication, marketing, media, film, culture industries, and many more.
American Studies The University of Social Sciences and Humanities is placed among twelve universities in Poland, both public and private, that include a full-time Bachelor’s program in American Studies in their offer (according to the ranking made by an educational portal Perspektywy).
American Studies
Bachelor’s Program – Six Semesters
3500 EUR/year
Career Prospects
A Bachelor’s program in American Studies is an interdisciplinary offer that combines regular courses in English Studies with an extensive American component. A large variety of options is available here – American history, politics and culture (literature, film, theater, painting, music etc.) are approached from a broad perspective.
Graduates from our Bachelor’s program in American Studies find employment in the media, translation companies, language schools, national and local administration, NGOs, cultural and educational institutions, and PR agencies.
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English to Polish. They will practice the techniques and methods of work of interpreters and translators. They will be shown the newest computer tools which support the translator’s work. Thus, they acquire a solid base for further development in the field of translating/ interpreting. Teaching English as a Foreign Language We offer a wide range of options for prospective teachers. A large array of courses is designed to expand our students’ knowledge of psycholinguistics, pedagogy and teaching methods. The students are shown how to approach their pupils properly. They learn how to pass down their knowledge, skills and abilities, but also passion and devotion for teaching. Those who take up this path will be introduced to various approaches and teaching methods which they can adopt to master the teaching profession. This specialization is offered in an extra-mural mode. Intercultural Communication and Travel Intercultural Communication and Travel is a specialization targeted at those for whom traveling is more than just a leisure activity. Students gain linguistic competences and practical intercultural skills indispensable in the international environment both in Poland and abroad. The approach to travelling offered at SWPS is entirely different from that given at universities running programs in the field of tourism. Our students develop their intercultural and interpersonal skills – they are shown how to notice and later on deal with and benefit from cultural differences, divergent standards and communication methods. This gives our graduates exceptional skills and thus an edge on the labor market NEW!!! A full-time Bachelor’s program in English Studies has been enriched to include an intensive Chinese language course. The course is optional and it costs 800PLN per semester (6 semesters = 4800EUR in total).
English Studies The Institute of English Studies at SWPS runs full-time and extramural degree programs attracting students with a modern and interdisciplinary offer. All courses are delivered by highly experienced academic staff of both Polish and foreign origin.
Bachelor’s Program – Six Semesters Those who enter a Bachelor’s program in English Studies learn to analyze the language from different perspectives – they get an insight into aspects connected with phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. This enables them to grasp the language fully and to use it with greater awareness. Apart from linguistic development, students can gain thorough knowledge within a particular area as starting from the second year of studies they choose a specialization. Regardless of specialization chosen, all full-time students of our Bachelor’s program complete applied linguistics courses, which provides them with theoretical foundations for the teaching profession – if they add teaching practice, the Bachelor’s diploma can be supplemented with a teaching certificate. English in Business and Media Those who take up this path will learn and practice English for Specific Purposes in small groups by performing various exercises and working on original texts based in the field of business and media. Apart from expanding their vocabulary, students will have a chance to gain practical information and will be introduced to the basics of marketing, economy, public relations and skills such as blog-writing and other internet related activities. Translation Studies Those who take up this path will learn the rules of translating a variety of texts from Polish to English and from
English Studies
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1600 EUR/year
Master’s Program – Two Semesters
not only their knowledge, skills and abilities, but also their passion and devotion for teaching. They will be introduced to various approaches and teaching methods they can adopt so that the classes they later on give are found useful, attractive and interesting.
A Master’s program in English Studies is targeted at those who would like to further deepen their knowledge and hone their skills. Starting from the first year, students decide which area they want to focus on in particular and choose an appropriate specialization. No matter the specialization, all full-time students of our Master’s Program can decide whether they wish to obtain a certificate of a teacher or not. Translation Studies To master the art of translation language proficiency no longer suffices, and an awareness of certain processes that govern every act of translation is a must. This is why we offer advanced classes in translation. Those who take up this path will learn about the history of translation and about currents in translation that have been changing throughout the centuries. They expand their knowledge concerning translation methods and techniques, which they can later on use during numerous workshops. Our students work on texts from various environments and thus get a taste of e.g. the language of law, medicine, business, commercials etc. Participation in this kind of classes enables them to determine their strong and weak points, and to see what particular kind of LSP (language for specific purposes) they feel comfortable with. Furthermore, they have an opportunity to try interpreting, both simultaneous and consecutive. Under the supervision of well-qualified teachers and with the use of modern equipment, they deepen the mysteries of oral translation and learn the tricks of the trade. Teaching English as a Foreign Language We offer a large array of courses designed to expand our students’ knowledge as far as psycholinguistics, pedagogy and teaching methods are concerned. Those who take up this path will be shown how to approach students properly and thus they learn how to pass down
Communication in Business In our specialization modules you will also find different kinds of communication: internal communication in organizations, external communication with the market and environment, marketing communication, your own, personal communication of your personal brand. We will discuss current trends that are likely to have a huge impact on your communication practices and purposes, e.g. the ongoing development of new information technologies, the increasingly global nature of business, growing diversity in the workplace and in other types of workplaces. We will also try to understand a significant role of Business Communication as a problem-solving activity. Extramural students of the Master’s Program may obtain the teaching certificate after completing the English Teaching as a Foreign Language specialization and a teaching internship. English Studies
1800 EUR/year
Why SWPS? Students can gain practical knowledge and skills that go beyond a traditional language studies curriculum, in areas such as business studies, international studies, and communication in a working environment. Students have a chance to polish their English to the level of proficiency. Students can learn another foreign language (French, German, Spanish, Italian). Thus, they will be proficient in two foreign languages, which will be an advantage on the labor market anywhere in the world.
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The course is particularly relevant for students from the outside of the EU (e.g. Turkey, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Armenia, Georgia), and even from the outside of Europe (e.g. Kazakhstan, China, Vietnam). It offers them the opportunity to learn about the European social, economic and political model at the leading university in the capital of one of the key players of the European Union. It provides them with education that can be later on continued at other universities in any EU country, or used on the labor market either in the EU, or in their home country.
Students can have access to professional software for translators (Trados and MemoQ) and their progress will be monitored by the Translog software. Students can obtain a certificate that gives them the right to teach English professionally in schools and other institutions. Students can get knowledge about the business environment or about American film and television and develop their English at the same time. Students can learn from a team of renowned experts, foreign lecturers and dynamic, young, emerging scholars. Students will graduate from one of the most successful and largest private English Studies departments in Poland.
Why SWPS? Our program in European Studies provides a unique academic reflection of the emerging European society, an approach that is not common at West European universities at all. Students will learn the essentials of social sciences from highly experienced academic staff. Students acquire analytical skills and specialized academic knowledge about the European society and they develop tools for future professional work. SWPS puts a strong emphasis on learning modern languages – the program of study includes intensive courses of English, French, German and Polish.
Career Prospects Graduates from our Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in English Studies find employment in the media, translation companies, language schools, national and local administration, NGOs, cultural and educational institutions, and PR agencies.
European Studies European Studies is a full-time Bachelor’s program of study based on the underlying belief in the existence of a common European society. It is targeted at those who are interested in Europe and it offers numerous perspectives on the topic.
Career Prospects Our graduates are qualified employees for various European institutions many of which prioritize research on the European society and adopt strategies and plans that require supporting the idea of the European integration. Our graduates will find work in business. During the course of study, they will conduct projects related to the problems actually occurring on the European market. This type of knowledge is a necessary condition of successful performance on the common market; this concerns particularly individuals and companies from the outside
Bachelor’s Program – Six Semesters The program of study provides students with a thorough insight into Europe-related subjects such as the elements constituting the community of Europeans, factors hampering its emergence, cultural traditions of Europe as well as norms and values unifying European societies. It also covers numerous civilizational processes such as industrialization, secularization, modernization, post-materialism and deinstitutionalization.
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of the EU. Knowledge about European culture and its consumers, supplemented with analytical and soft skills, makes European Studies graduates experts in introducing products and doing business on the common market. Our graduates are also qualified to work in PR, advertising and marketing. Graduates can work in non-governmental organizations oriented towards Europe. This concerns, in particular, students from countries preparing for possible EU integration, such as Moldova, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and Transcaucasian republics. The pro-European NGO sector is growing in these countries. Unique knowledge about Europe offered by the European Studies degree is a passport to finding employment in the media. Our graduates are able to describe and analyze processes on the European level and are valuable employees for newspapers, television, radio and internet media. They can be foreign correspondents from European countries. European Studies
Admissions Procedure Contact
Although students are admitted to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities at the beginning of each semester, applications are accepted on a regular basis throughout the year. Prospective applicants are encouraged to apply for admission well in advance of the beginning of each semester though as class size remains limited. In order to apply for admission to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and depending on the program chosen, the candidate should submit the following: 1. A completed Application Form (online) 2. Application fee (80 EUR) 3. Three passport-size photos 4. Two copies of the Tuition Fee Agreement 5. Two copies of the Appendix to the Tuition Fee Agreement 6. A copy of a high school diploma 7. A legalization of a high school diploma 8. A certified Polish translation of a high school diploma 9. A copy of a Bachelor’s diploma 10. A legalization of a Bachelor’s diploma 11. A certified Polish translation of a Bachelor’s diploma 12. A health certificate Applications are carefully analyzed by the Admissions Committee, and every candidate is notified in writing of the final decision. Admitted candidates are given an official acceptance letter. After the admission, but before the commencement of studies, they are additionally asked to submit a copy of their visa (if applicable) and a copy of their insurance policy.
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mgr Marcin Imszenik International Recruitment Manager (Turkey, Azerbaijan, the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America) Room 102 +48 22 517 97 04; +48 694 441 724 e-mail: marcin.imszenik@swps.edu.pl mgr Mykhailo Pryshliak Admissions Officer (Eastern Europe, Central Asia) Room 102 +48 22 517 97 04, +48 604 947 038 e-mail: mpryshliak@swps.edu.pl mgr Radosław Stanczewski Admissions Officer (Western Europe, Northern America, East & Southeast Asia, Australia) Room N138 +48 22 517 99 18 e-mail: rstanczewski@swps.edu.pl
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Main Campus: ul. Chodakowska 19/31 03-815 Warszawa, Poland Phone: +48 22 517 96 00 Email: admissions@swps.edu.pl Website in English: www.swps.pl/english Website in Russian: www.swps.pl/ru Website in Turkish: www.swps.pl/tr
School of Form Campus: ul. Głogowska 18 60-734 Poznań, Poland Phone: +48 61 869 20 23 Email: info@sof.edu.pl Website in English: www.sof.edu.pl/en Website in Russian: www.sof.edu.pl/ru
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