Undergraduate Programme in Political Science
Name and type of programme:
Undergraduate Programme in Political Science, Undergraduate Studies (Bachelor)
About the programme:
Undergraduate Programme in Political Science is addressed primarily to the high school graduates. The Programme is fee-paying. The language is English.
The courses within the studies are both theoretical (aimed at developing the theoretical knowledge of political science issues) and practical, including courses preparing students to do research. The Programme consists of obligatory and optional courses (the latter enables students to develop their individual path of studies). The particular emphasis is placed on issues concerning the European integration as well as Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.
Our students apart from regular courses take part actively in the academic life, participating in different political science associations; conferences, debates and lectures of distinguished guests from all over the world invited often by our university as well as social events. Thanks to knowledge and skills developed during our studies they can win scholarships and awards within different competitions, e.g. for the best foreign students in Poland.
Graduates of Undergraduate Programme in Political Science will acquire the intellectual qualifications necessary for analysing political problems from an international perspective. Thanks to skill building activities provided during courses, they will be well trained in the art of communication, negotiation and persuasion. In order to receive a Bachelor’s degree, the graduates will be required to write the BA thesis and pass the examination.
The course lasts three years. In order to receive the Bachelor’s degree (official title, in Polish Licencjat), the graduates will be required to write a Bachelor’s thesis and pass the examination.
Courses
1st year
1 Introduction to Political Science
2 Research Methodology I
3 Political Economy
4 Introduction to Sociology
5 European Integration – Theory and Empirical Studies
6 Politics in Central and Eastern Europe
7 Foreign Language
8 OHS (online course)
9 Introduction to Protection of Intellectual Property (one-time lecture – 3h)
12 PE
13 Introduction to Policital Theory
14 EU Political System
15 Global studies – Theory and Empirical Studies
16 Contemporary Political Systems – Theory and Empirical Studiec
2nd year
1 Contemporary Social Movements
2 Dynamics of party system
3 (1) Political Systems in Central and Eastern Europe (2) Economic and Energy Policy in Central and Eastern Europe
4 (1) Contemporary Polish Political History (2) Political system of Poland
5 Foreign Language and Foreign Language Exam
6 PE
7 Social Psychology
8 Political Psychology
9 (1) Foreign and Security Policy in Central and Eastern Europe (2) Common Foreign and Security Policy of the EU
10 (1) Processes of Globalization (2) Transnational Conflicts
11 General Elective Course
12 4 x Optional courses
3rd year
1 Democracy: Theory and Practice
2 (1) Middle Eastern Politics and Societies (2) Central Asian Politics and Societies
3 Political Analysis
4 3 x General Elective Course
6 Diploma Seminar
7 Political Marketing
8 Political Rhetoric
