University of Warsaw
Institute of Political Science

Graduate Programme in Political Science

Graduate Programme in Political Science is addressed primarily to the persons with a Bachelor's degree awarded upon completion of a Bachelor's degree program (undergraduate studies) in Poland or elsewhere. The Programme is fee-paying. The language is English.

The courses within the studies are both theoretical and practical (as e.g. “Art of Political Negotiation and Communication”). The particular emphasis is placed on issues concerning the European integration as well as Poland and East Europe.

Our students apart from regular courses take part actively in the academic life, participating in different political science associations; conferences, debates and lectures of distinguished guests from all over the world invited often by our university as well as social events. Thanks to knowledge and skills developed during our studies they win scholarships and awards within different competitions, e.g. for the best foreign students in Poland.

Graduates of Graduate Programme in Political Science will acquire the intellectual qualifications necessary for analysing political problems from an international perspective. 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 Master's degree, the graduates will be required to write a Master’s thesis and pass the examination.

 

first year, first semester
Subject	Type of instruction		Form of completion	Number of hours	ECTS Credits
Polish and General Contemporary History	lecture		exam	30	4
Political Thought	lecture	classes	exam	45	7
International Relations		tutorials	exam	30	5
History of Political Institutions		tutorials	credit/grade	30	4
Methods in Political Research		tutorials	credit/grade	30	5
Optional subject	lecture		exam	30	4
Workplace Health and Safety	On-line course		credit		0,5
Protection of Intellectual Property	Lecture		credit	3	0,5

The curriculum provides for 198 hrs of instruction in compulsory subjects, 4 exams, 2 credits/grade and 2 credits. 30 ECTS credits to be obtained.

 

first year, second semester
Subject	Type of instruction		Form of completion	Number of hours	ECTS Credits
Theory of Politics	lecture	classes	exam	45	6
European Political Systems /Political System of the Republic of Poland		tutorials	exam	30	5
Transformation in Central and Eastern Europe		tutorials	exam	30	5
Social Movements		tutorials	credit/grade	30	4
Methodical proseminar		proseminar	credit/grade	30	6
Optional subject	lecture		exam	30	4

The curriculum provides for 195 hrs of instruction in compulsory subjects, 4 exams and 2 credits/grade. 30 ECTS credits to be obtained.

 

 

second year, third semester
Subject	Type of instruction		Form of completion	Number of hours	ECTS Credits
Sociology and Psychology of Politics	lecture	classes	exam	60	7
EU Law and Institutions	lecture	tutorials	credit/grade	45	5
Art of Political Negotiation and Communication		tutorials	credit/grade	30	4
Politics in Russia/The Central and East European Perspective on Russia	lecture		exam	30	4
Optional subject	lecture		exam	30	4
Master's degree seminar		seminar	credit	30	6

The curriculum provides for 225 hrs of instruction in compulsory subjects, 3 exams, 2 credits/grade and 1 credit course. 30 ECTS credits to be obtained.

 

second year, fourth semester
Subject	Type of instruction		Form of completion	Number of hours	ECTS Credits
Historical Politics in Europe		tutorials	exam	30	5
Transnational Processes and Governance		tutorials	exam	30	5
Foreign Policy of  Poland		tutorials	credit/grade	30	4
Optional subject	lecture		exam	30	4
Master's degree seminar		seminar	credit	30	12

The curriculum provides for 150 hrs of instruction in compulsory subjects, 3 exams, 2 credits/grade and 1 credit. 30 ECTS credits to be obtained


Entry Requirements

In order to apply for admission apart from fluent English candidates should meet one of the following conditions:

a. hold the Bachelor’s degree in any area of studies in Poland or elsewhere,
b. hold the Master’s degree in any area of studies, in Poland or elsewhere

Documents to be supplied by candidates

General documents (they can be sent by email):

1. One of the two documents (first the copy, original after the admission) certifying:
a. Bachelor’s degree in any area of studies in Poland or elsewhere,
b. Master’s degree in any area of studies, in Poland or elsewhere

Foreign diplomas must be authenticated by appropriate authorities in the country of a candidate (Apostille or legalization), translated into Polish (or, if not possible, into English) by a sworn translator and certified in Poland if needed (it depends on country but the last procedure is exceptional according to the current Polish law; the confirmation from a previous university that the obtained BA diploma enables to study within MA studies in the country of issuing the diploma is required instead).

2. Institute’s application form filled in by the candidate

3. Copy of the passport/identity card page with the photograph, certified by the University of Warsaw

4. One colour ID photograph of the candidate

5. Written commitment to regular payment of tuition fees. It is a short letter addressed to the Director of the Institute, Prof. Ewa Maria Marciniak with only one sentence, e.g. "I hereby confirm that I will pay the tuition fee regularly".

6. Certificate confirming the English language skills at least at the B2 level or the equivalent in accordance with the regulation from 12 October 2006 of the Minister of Science and Higher Education, with further amendments – i.e. certificate, diploma or other document confirming the graduation from the secondary school, in which the courses were held in English or the graduation from the studies (BA, MA, etc.) in English.

7. Printout of the application from the Internet Registration of Candidates – IRK (after the central on-line registration)

8. Receipt of the administration fee (after the central on-line registration)

9. Application for the electronic student card (after the central on-line registration)

10. Health certificate (stating that there are no objections to undertake studies by a candidate; required from students from non-EU countries)

11. Photocopy of entry visa or any other document confirming candidate's residence in the territory of Poland (after candidate's arrival to Poland)

Internet Registration of Candidates - IRK

Candidates should register on-line (https://irk.uw.edu.pl/osoby.php?op=insert&lang=en), fill in an application form and pay a non-refundable application fee (80 zlotys).

Application process

Candidates will be admitted on the basis on the documents submitted until all places have been filled. The decision made by the Institute of Political Science must be accepted by the Rector of the University of Warsaw in case of students outside the EU/EFTA.

When the number of students exceeds the limit (i.e. 20 persons), the additional procedure will be conducted. The candidates will have to prove then their English skills, the general knowledge of subjects included in the program of studies as well as scientific skills, writing an essay on the political science issues.

More information about the recruitment: http://www.inp.uw.edu.pl/mdsie/recruit.html