Programme description

Transatlantic Studies (TAS) is a two-year full time interdisciplinary program, which comparatively examines ever-changing relationships between culture and politics in the international context. Upon completion of the studies, students earn a degree in Transatlantic Studies. The international atmosphere of the program gives students an opportunity to learn not just from scholarly materials, but also from their fellow students' diverse experiences of and perspectives on our ever changing and increasingly connected world. Program recognises and supports benefits of close, mentoring relationship between faculty and students aimed at development of a variety of intellectual and professional skills. Learning alongside students from all continents challenges students to think outside of their own preconceived notions of the world; this is critical for helping students move beyond American, Western or regional perspectives and develop more global ones.

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Information regarding Faculty

The Faculty of International and Political Studies has the A category granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and was awarded for the quality of education by the Polish Accreditation Committee. The Faculty is the most international and interdisciplinary unit at the Jagiellonian University. It offers unique programmes conducted in English, many of which are delivered under agreements with foreign universities. The Faculty provides students with an opportunity to study in a nationally and culturally diverse environment, both in Polish and foreign languages. This creates the space for getting to know each other and supports students' development during their studies and in their professional careers. The Faculty’s complex structure reflects the diversity of scientific research conducted in this unit. Therefore, students have an opportunity to study among specialists dealing with matters from almost every corner of the globe. The Transatlantic Studies programme is conducted at the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora. The Institute’s main objective is to conduct scientific research in American studies, Polish studies, Ethnic Studies, and Latin American studies.

The Faculty of International and Political Studies headquarters is located in a modern building close to the Jagiellonian Library, Błonia, and Jordan Parks. The Faculty has moved to a new facility in 2021, providing students with comfortable conditions and surroundings for studying. The building has four large auditoriums on eight floors, several dozen lecture and seminar rooms, a student zone, and rooms for employees. There is also a Faculty library with a spacious reading room.

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Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• Quality certificate of education of the Polish Accreditation Committee in 2013
• 'A' Category for the Faculty granted by Committee for the Evaluation of Scientific Units (KEJN)

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 many student associations at the Faculty of International and Political Studies, f. e. American Studies Academic Circle.

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

More than just studies

• American Studies Academic Circle
• Student associations in the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora
• Student associations at the Faculty of International and Political Studies
• Student Government of the Faculty of International and Political Studies

Graduates

Graduates of TransAtlantic Studies combine broad knowledge about the contemporary world with unique analytical skills and the ability to think critically. They have no problems finding employment in diplomacy, international institutions, non-governmental organisations, at all levels of public administration, from local to central, as well as in media and publishing.

Further education possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School of Social Sciences
• Post diploma programmes
• Second-cycle programmes

What alumni say about us

Danielle Piatkiewicz, class of 2013
I first came across the TAS Program while attending a summer language and culture program at Jagiellonian University and I instantly fell in love with Krakow and the university and wanted to find a way to extend my stay. The TAS program not only fulfilled my desire to live in Krakow but it offered an array of interesting classes, and internationally diverse faculty and students.

Olivia Hernandez, class of 2019
Coming from a liberal arts undergraduate background, I was drawn to Transatlantic Studies because of the transatlantic crossing of politics, history, and literature right in the middle of Europe. Growing up, I dreamed of studying and living in Krakow. I loved my time in Krakow so much - the relationships you make with your classmates and professors are priceless – from seminars to hotdogs at Żabka. If I could, I would relive my TAS days in a heartbeat, it was a truly formative period in my life.

Chenglong Zhou, class of 2019
The program is run by a team of reliable, professional, competent, and easy-going members. You’ll have lessons lectured by senior professors who have cutting-edge knowledge in related fields, and who are always available to answer whatever questions that occur in your mind. You’ll see your questions regarding the lessons, the program, the administrative procedure be immediately dealt with and answered by the secretary office. And you’ll also get help and advice if you have any problem living or studying in the city. It’s a treat to study in a lovely city, so my final suggestion is to make everyday count in Krakow.

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, a unit of the Faculty of International and Political Studies. The Institute is located in the new building, close to the Jagiellonian Library, Jordan Park, and Błonia Park. For more information, please contact:

transatlantic@uj.edu.pl

ul. Reymonta 4
30-059 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 663 27 56

transatlantic.uj.edu.pl
wsmip.uj.edu.pl

Other programmes that may interest you

• American Studies (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – programme in Polish
• Latin American Studies (Faculty of International and Political Studies) – programme in Polish
• International Relations and Area Studies (Faculty of International and Political Studies)