Graduate Programme in Political Science
Name and type of programme:
Graduate Programme in Political Science, GRADUATE (M.A.)
About the programme:
The Graduate Programme in Political Science is addressed to candidates who hold Bachelor’s degrees (undergraduate studies) from Poland or abroad. This is a full-time graduate Master’s programme. The language of instruction is English.
The courses within the programme are both theoretical and practical (for example, “Political Communication”, based on simulations and games). Our students form a multicultural group from different countries and continents. We also teach diplomats from foreign embassies – a fact that proves the programme’s high quality. Our students, apart from regular courses, actively take part in academic life, participating in different political science associations, conferences, debates, and lectures given by distinguished guests from all over the world, who are often invited by our university, as well as in social events.
What do you gain from this programme?
Graduates will acquire the intellectual qualifications necessary to analyse political problems from an international perspective. Thanks to skill-building activities provided during their classes, they will be well-trained in the art of communication, negotiation and persuasion. Particular emphasis is placed on issues concerning European integration, as well as Poland and Eastern Europe.
Career opportunities after graduation?
Graduates will be fully qualified to take up analyst and specialist posts in public administration, universities, national or international institutions and organizations, and companies operating in international markets.
Courses
1st year
1 Polish and General Contemporary History
2 Political Thought
3 International Relations
4 History of Political Institutions
5 Methods in Political Research
6 2 x Optional Subject
7 BHP (internet course)
8 Protection of Intellectual Property
9 Theory of Politics
12 European Political Systems / Political System of the Republic of Poland
13 Transformation in Central and Eastern Europe
14 Social Movements
15 Methodical proseminar
2nd year
1 Sociology and Psychology of Politics
2 Art of Political Negotiation and Communication
3 EU Law and Institutions
4 Politics in Russia/The Central and East European Perspective on Russia
5 Master’s degree seminar
6 2 x Optional Subject
7 Historical Politics in Europe
8 Transnational Processes and Governance
9 Foreign Policy of Poland
