[WA-UW] Undergraduate Programme in Political Science, full-time, first cycle

Undergraduate Programme in Political Science is addressed primarily to high school graduates.

The Programme is fee-paying.

The language of instruction is English.

The courses in the study programme are both theoretical (aimed at developing theoretical knowledge of political science issues, including courses preparing students to do research) as well as practical. The Programme includes mandatory courses and electives. The latter enables students to develop their individual interests in the course of studies. Particular emphasis is placed on issues related to European integration, as well as Poland and Central and Eastern Europe.

Our students, besides regular courses, actively participate in the academic life by being members of various political science associations; presenting at conferences, taking part in debates and lectures of distinguished guests from all over the world visiting our university. Social events are also important in students’ every day lives. The knowledge and skills developed during the studies allow them to win scholarships and awards in different competitions, e.g. for the best foreign students in Poland.

The programme has 6 semesters (3 years).

Classes are held from Monday to Friday from 8:00-20:00, mainly at the University of Warsaw Main Campus, Krakowskie Przedmieście St.

Graduates

The graduates of the Undergraduate Programme in Political Science will acquire qualifications necessary for analysing political problems and issues. 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 diploma exam.

More information at Faculty of Political Science and International Studies.

Admission rules

The condition to admission to the list of students is to get at least half of the points that can be obtained from the exam or the interview, whereas the result must also qualify the candidate for the ranking list within the admission limit provided for the given registration round.

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Basis of qualification:

Online oral exam

Languages of conducting the qualification:

English

Exam range:

1. The definition of the state

2. The characteristics of the state

3. Systems of government

4. The concept of a political regime: democratic and undemocratic

5. The characteristics of the democratic regime

6. The concept of authoritarianism and the concept of totalitarianism

7. The systems and the forms of government

8. Direct democracy

9. A political party and its functions

10. A party system and its types

11. The concept of political ideology

12. Role of mass media in politics

The maximum number of points to be obtained: 30

Deadlines

Oral exam: 19th-21st of September, 2022

Announcement of results: 26th of September, 2022

Reception of documents:

• I round: 27th-28th of September, 2022
• II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 29th-30th of September, 2022

Required documents

List of required documents submitted by the candidates qualified for studies

Candidate from the Ukraine is exempted from the obligation of submitting legalization, apostille and sworn translation of high school/higher education diploma issued in foreign language. Candidate from the Ukraine submits regular translation of these documents. 

Limit of places available in this round of admission: 1