Programme description

In order to choose the French Philology you don’t have to be fluent in the language of the French and the Belgians. The study programme will prepare you not only to write a diploma thesis in French but also to use of French in your further career. Students graduate with the knowledge of French at the C1 level (first-cycle programme) and the C2 level (second-cycle programme). French Philology involves not only learning of the French language but also studying francophone countries’ history, culture and arts. Well-known international companies, i.a. IBM, Motorola, Capgemini, Carrefour, are partners of this field of study and many graduates find there employment. On a regular basis employers organise trainings and information meetings for French Philology students. The best students have the opportunity to practice in international companies and upon graduation start there their professional career.

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, French Philology study programme is conducted in the Institute of Romance Studies. 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

• Category A granted to the Faculty by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Curriculum overview

Programme curriculum consists of information regarding classes in which you will take part while studying at this field of study. The programme provides data on classes in particular semesters, which of them are compulsory or optional, which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each class has its own syllabus – a description of contents of the class.

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. Scientific Circle of Romanists. Student academic societies in the Institute of Romance Studies cooperate with foundations and the publishing industry in organising cultural and popularisation events. Students may also be engaged in francophone student theatre “Les Capricieuses” which each year prepares performances open to the public outside the Univeristy, as well as be part of the editing team of the “Roman” journal by publishing translations of modern writers’ works, essays, linguistic and literary papers or studies presenting various cultural phenomena of Romance language area. 

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

More than just studies

• Student Government of the Faculty of Philology

Admission to studies

Admission at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl. Admissions Office is responsible for the admission process at the Jagiellonian University. In case of questions regarding admission, contact the Office directly or visit websites: welcome.uj.edu.pl and irk.uj.edu.pl.

Information regarding admission to this study programme, including qualification rules, admission and tuition fee, schedule, required documents and information on final result calculation, are available on the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl

Transfer from other university or study programme

Transfer from other university or other study programme is possible, with the consent of the dean: after finishing a first year of studies and fulfilling additional conditions described by the Faculty Council. In case of questions regarding a transfer, contact the unit in charge of study programme directly.

Graduates

The French Philology prepares to undertake employment in the following sectors: a/ positions requiring advanced knowledge of French cultural area in various institutions, mostly cultural ones, in editorial offices, publishing houses and media; b/ positions requiring advanced knowledge of French and other romance language in cultural, economic, business and political institutions; c/ translations in the sphere of culture and media and other institutions and companies requiring advanced knowledge of foreign languages, also in translation offices.

Additionally, graduates of the second-cycle programme are well-prepared to work in the following sectors: a/ positions requiring knowledge of French cultural area in various cultural, economic, business or political institutions; b/ positions in widely understood sectors of culture and media; c/ translation and interpretation (consecutive and simultaneous interpretation); d/ translation of specialist texts as well as certified translations (after obtaining qualifications of a sworn translator); e/ teaching of French in educational institutions which do not require teachers’ qualifications as well as in primary and secondary schools (after completing professional teacher training); f/ upon obtaining an academic degree – work in higher education institutions.

Well-known international companies, i.a. IBM, Motorola, Capgemini, Carrefour, are partners of the French Philology and many graduates find there employment. On a regular basis employers organise trainings and information meetings for French Philology students. As optional courses students may choose classes preparing for professional activity.

Further education possibilities

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

What alumni say about us

Alumni Stories: Weronika Rosowska
– What is your best memory of studying at the Jagiellonian University?
– There are a lot of them, but probably the most special are the student exchanges within the Student Body. Thanks to them, I met a lot of people from all over the world, I experienced student life, for example in Serbia or Hungary, and I gained my first skills in project management when I organized a student exchange with a university in Jerusalem. Great times!

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 a series of meetings, "University Closer to you – trips to the Jagiellonian University." The purpose of the sessions as part of the tours is to familiarize students with our university's history through a broad educational offer (lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, etc.). The current program of the event is available on the organizer's website - Centre for Communications and Marketing.

The Jagiellonian Library allows you to visit the old and new parts of the building. The tour program includes presentations of information about the history of the Library and the building itself and a tour of the Warehouse Department. The offer of Collegium Maius consists of the "Traces of science" and "Traces of history and art" lessons as well as interactive online classes. We also invite you to familiarize yourself with the educational offer of: the Botanic Garden, the Nature Education Center, the Confucius Institute, and the Museum of the Department of Anatomy UJ CM.

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of Romance 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.romanska@filg.uj.edu.pl

al. Mickiewicza 9A
31-120 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 663 44 20, 663 43 99

ifr.filg.uj.edu.pl
filg.uj.edu.pl

Other programmes that may interest you

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• Portuguese Philology (Faculty of Philology) – programme in Polish
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