Programme Guide - Study in Poland

MA in American Studies
Degree
to be obtained
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Language
ECTS credits
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description
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for application
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www.studyinpoland.pl
Magister (comparable to MA)
2 years
English
120
The American Studies Center is a cross-disciplinary department of the University of
Warsaw. Its faculty research and teach various aspects of the United States culture,
society, literature, art, film, media, history, economy, politics, law, ideas, etc. Faculty are
both Polish and international scholars; permanent faculty includes three professors from
the U.S. Classes are taught by the Center's faculty and guest faculty. Graduates of the
American Studies Center have specialized knowledge about American society and
culture, and the relations between the U.S. and the world, including Europe. The secondcycle
studies program encompasses introductory lectures to the various disciplines that
make up the curriculum, and a wide spectrum of electives; students are encouraged to
enroll in elective classes which would inform their specific research projects. The
program includes also a writing proseminar, master seminars, and other types of classes.
The program runs for two years (four terms). The extramural programs (the weekday one
and the weekend one) are tuition based. Some students in the weekday program do not
pay tuition; this exemption is based on entrance exam scores. However, only Polish
nationals, other EU and EFTA nationals are eligible for this exemption. The curriculum is
the same for the non-paying and the paying students. The paying students have the
option of choosing between the weekday and the weekend programs. The non-paying
students are admitted only into the weekday program. The weekday program offers
classes from Monday through Thursday. In the weekend program, classes are taught every
second weekend on Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays. The number of class
hours is at least 80 percent of the number of hours taught in the weekday program.
EU and EFTA citizens – 5600 PLN per academic year (only for part-time studies, fulltime
studies are free off tuition fee); Non EU and EFTA citizens - 4000 EUR per
academic year.
Deadline for application is available at irk.uw.edu.pl
Licencjat, magister (B.A., M.A.) or equivalent.
Eligible for admission are holders of a B.A., M.A., or other equivalent degree in any
discipline. Entrance exam is made up of two tests: Scholastic Aptitude and Knowledge
about the U.S. Both tests are in English. The Scholastic Aptitude Test aims at testing
the candidate’s ability to understand texts in English. It tests for both linguistic
competence and the ability to think logically. The Knowledge about the U.S. Test
checks the candidate’s knowledge of U.S. history, geography, politics and culture.
American Studies Center
University of Warsaw
Address: Al. Niepodleglości 22, 02-653 Warsaw, Poland
Phone: +48 22 553 33 21, Fax: +48 22 553 33 22
E-mail: asc@uw.edu.pl
www.asc.uw.edu.pl
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The University of Warsaw