Programme description

You are decided to study philology but you don’t want to be limited to one language only? English Studies with German is just for you! This programme covers the scope of language practical study, translation, linguistics as well as literature and culture of English and German language areas. Students are also given the opportunity to complete the teacher training module which prepares to be a teacher of English or German in all types of schools with public entitlements. Graduates of English Studies with German are well prepared in Humanities and linguistics so they can be employed in companies which require services in English and German, institutions, media, editorial offices, translation offices, corporations as well as in the tourism sector. Graduates acquire knowledge of English and German at the C1 level (first-cycle programme) and C2 level (second-cycle programme).

The Institute of English Studies where the English Studies with German programme is conducted, is not only the oldest English Studies in Poland, but also a team of specialists in history and theory of English literature, English and theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics, as well as theory and practice of translation. The Institute’s operation covers international conferences, publications, research projects, cooperation with the best academic centres both in Poland and in the world, as well as internships and professional placements in companies operatithe ng in information technology market in Kraków.

Information regarding Faculty

Although it appeared in the structure of the university in 1951, the Faculty of Philology offers study programmes (fields of research) which have existed for a long time and tradition of which dates back by even five centuries. The Faculty offers over 20 philologies but teaches as many as 50 languages! It was granted the A category by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, study programmes conducted at the Faculty lead in rankings prepared by the Education Foundation “Perspektywy”, and talented students join the prestigious Diamond Grant program winners.

Studies at the Faculty of Philology have enjoyed unflagging popularity for years, allowing graduates to work, among others, as a translator, editor in publishing houses, teacher in schools, journalist, or employee of diplomatic or special services. Internships and paid internships offered by companies cooperating with the Faculty together with vocational courses and certified training, available to all interested students, can help in smooth entry to the labour market. Studies at the Faculty of Philology also include classes in small groups and the opportunity to work in more than 20 students’ academic associations.

The Faculty consists of 8 institutes, English Studies with German study programme is conducted in the Institute of English Studies which is the oldest unit carrying out English studies in Poland. The main units of the Faculty of Philology are located in the centre of Kraków in the modern complex of buildings Collegium Paderevianum equipped with language laboratories and leisure zones. The library of the Faculty of Philology ensures access to national and worldwide sources of information – it is a modern information centre concerning foreign philologies, history of literature, linguistics, methods of teaching, history, culture, art and translation studies.

Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• Scientific category B+ in the main discipline of Linguistics awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Curriculum overview

In the programme curriculum, you may find information about the subjects you will attend while studying this programme. The programme indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects (so-called optional subjects), which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each subject in such a programme curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Student’s life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls. There are more than 20 student associations at the Faculty of Philology, f.e. Academic Club of the Institute of English Studies. Students interested in translation may take part in Student Translation Workshop. STW involves not only translational workshops in various languages but also master lectures and evening meetings with people linked with translated literature. 

Students interested in the international dimension of studying can participate in a wide variety of exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+, Utrecht Network, bilateral exchange programmes, European university Una Europa, or the domestic mobility programme called MOST.

More than just studies

• Academic Club of the Institute of English Studies
• Student Government of the Faculty of Philology

Admission to studies

Admission to study programmes at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System: irk.uj.edu.pl. If you have any questions related to admission, please contact the Admissions Office directly or visit the websites: welcome.uj.edu.pl and irk.uj.edu.pl.

Detailed information about admission to this study programme, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents are available on the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl

Transfer from other university or study programme

Transfer from another university, including a foreign one, or change of study programme within the University is possible with the dean's consent after completing the first year of studies and fulfilling additional requirements established by the Faculty Council. For inquiries regarding transfer, please contact the unit responsible for the specific study programme directly.

Graduates

Graduates of English Studies with German can be employed in positions which require advanced and fluent knowledge of English and German in corporations, as well as various institutions: European institutions, research institutions, cultural institutions, economic and political institutions, in diplomacy, editiorial offices, publishing houses and media, in private businesses, translation offices and tourism sector. Graduates are also employed as English or German teachers in educational institutions – if they meet statutory requirements regarding qualifications for foreign language teaching (as optional classes students may complete the programme of educational training which prepares them to perform the profession of a teacher of English and German in preschools, elementary schools and secondary schools).

Apart from advanced philological knowledge graduates of the second-cycle programme present a fluent knowledge of English and German as regards speaking and writing.

Further education possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School in the Humanities
• Post diploma programmes
• Second-cycle programmes

Offer for school

The following events are conducted in Polish – to find out about the offer for English-speaking audience, please get in touch with the organizer directly. Additionally, due to the current pandemic, some faculty and university events may be canceled or conducted in a form other than that described below.

We invite all schools to take part in the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University". The aim of the meetings during the tours is to familiarize students with the history of our University through a rich educational offer (lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, etc.). The current programme of the event is available on the organizer's website – the Centre for Communications and Marketing of the Jagiellonian University.

The Jagiellonian Library offers tours of both the old and new parts of the building. The tour programme includes presentations on the history of the Library and the building itself, as well as a visit to the Department of Depositories. The offer of the Collegium Maius includes lessons on "The Trail of Science" and "The Trail of History and Art," as well as interactive online classes. We also invite you to explore the educational offer of the Botanical Garden, the Nature Education Centre, the Confucius Institute, and the Museum of Anatomy.

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of English Studies, a unit of the Faculty of Philology. The Institute is located close to the historic centre of Kraków, the Jagiellonian Library, Jordan Park, and Błonia Park. For more information, please contact:

filologia.angielska@filg.uj.edu.pl

al. Mickiewicza 9A
31-120 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 663 43 72, 663 43 71

ifa.filg.uj.edu.pl
filg.uj.edu.pl

Other programmes that may interest you

• German Studies with English (Faculty of Philology) – programme in Polish
• English Studies (Faculty of Philology) – programme in Polish
• European Joint Master’s Programme in English and American Studies (Wydział Filologiczny)