Programme description

Russian in Specialized Translation study programme is an intensive programme aiming at the education of specialists in specialized translations from Polish to Russian and from Russian to Polish. This programme is dedicated to persons who have already known Russian and Polish at least at the level C1 and are willing to develop their career in the translation of official state documents, legal texts, technical and medical documentation, translation regarding computer science or aiming at fluent use of Russian both oral and written. The curriculum covers issues related to modern tools in translator’s work, techniques of translation and interpretation, theoretical issues concerning translation and intercultural communication. The study programme develops as well a general knowledge of Russian and competencies as regards stylistics of Russian and Polish.

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, Russian in Specialized Translation study programme is conducted by the Institute of East Slavonic Studies, which is located at Ingardena 3 Street, close to the Historic Centre of Kraków, the Jagiellonian Library and Błonia Park. 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.

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

• Student Government of the Faculty of Philology

From our lecturers

Dr Michał Milczarek, the Institute of East Slavonic Studies
– Why is it worth studying at the university?
– For the university in the area of knowledge, studying as well as world fascination. This is the area in a sense excluded from the everyday rush and therefore enabling a reflection on its sense. This is the place of acquiring knowledge, instruments for work, cultural capital as well as meeting great people.

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

The programme Russian in Specialized Translation was developed with the aim of providing graduates with competencies necessary to:

• fluent use of Russian both oral and written
• conduct efficient correspondence concerning administrative and commercial matters
• translate (from Polish to Russian and from Russian to Polish) official state documents, legal texts, technical and medical documentation, documents concerning computer science

The programme meets therefore social and economic needs related to the education of highly qualified translators, specialists in specialized linguistic communication, answering to the needs of both Polish public institutions and economic entities cooperating with partners in Russian-speaking countries. At the same time, the programme considers conducting education within the scope of abilities to conduct efficient intercultural dialogue as well as considering the needs of partners from the Russian linguistic area.

Further education possibilities

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

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of East Slavonic 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:

filolog@uj.edu.pl

ul. Ingardena 3
30-060 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 663 25 35

ifw.filg.uj.edu.pl
filg.uj.edu.pl

Other programmes that may interest you

• Russian Philology (Faculty of Philology) – programme in Polish
• Culture of Russia and Neighbouring Nations. Philological studies (Faculty of Philology) – programme in Polish
• Russian Studies (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – programme in Polish