Adult Education and Developmental Activities Design, full-time, second cycle

Field of social sciences; discipline: Educational studies

Program Description:

This is a new study program conducted in English. The program was created in response to the growing demand of the labor market for specialists in the field of adult education.

The studies aim to prepare graduates for work as educators, trainers, and educational program developers, with particular emphasis on the needs of the job market. The program focuses on developing skills necessary for working in the field of non-formal and informal education for adults.

Students will have ample opportunities to shape their career paths, gaining competencies in entrepreneurship, career planning, communication, and many other areas, such as:

• design of developmental activities for adults;
• multicultural perspective of adult education;
• educational leadership;
• modern technologies in education;
• education for business;
• personal development;
• LifeCraft: life and career path planning.

Teaching activities mainly take place at the Faculty building (16/20 Mokotowska Street) from Monday to Friday according to the academic calendar.

All information regarding the study program can be found on the Faculty's website: www.pedagog.uw.edu.pl

Graduate Profile

Graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary for designing and implementing adult education programs and working in various environments, such as educational institutions, non-profit organizations, government agencies, companies, and international development organizations.

Completion of studies in Adult Education and Developmental Activities Design qualifies graduates to apply for admission to doctoral schools.

Admission rules for candidates with Polish diplomas

Qualification threshold: 50 points.

The studies are intended for individuals with a professional title of bachelor, master, engineer, or equivalent.

Candidates are qualified for studies based on an English-language qualification interview.

Scoring:

1. Assessment of language skills (proficiency in English at level B2) – 0-30 points
2. Volunteering or work experience in educational institutions (documented) – 0-10 points
3. Interpersonal skills and candidate presentation:

• Personal culture – 0-10 points
• Argumentation skills – 0-10 points
• Logical coherence of statements – 0-10 points
• Originality of expression – 0-10 points
• Speaker's time management – 0-10 points
• Communication skills – 0-10 points

Total: 100 points

Admission rules for candidates with foreign diplomas

The admission criteria are the same as for candidates with Polish diplomas.

Checking the candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language

In the absence of documents confirming proficiency in English at a level of at least B2 (in accordance with the requirements specified in the general part of the recruitment resolution), the language skills of the candidate will be evaluated during the admission interview for the studies. A positive outcome of the qualification procedure confirms the candidate's competence to study in English in the mentioned field.

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Deadlines

Date of the qualifiaction interview: 16th of July, 2024, from 11:00 a.m (interview will be conducted online via Zoom, each candidate will be informed about the time of the interview)

Announcement of results: 22nd of July, 2024

Reception of documents: 

• I round: 23rd-25th of July, 2024
• II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 26th, 29th of July, 2024
• III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 30th-31st of July, 2024
• additional rounds will be announced in case of not fulfilling the limits

Payments

Application fee

Student's ID payment (ELS)

The studies are payable - tuition fees

Required documents

List of required documents submitted by candidates qualified for studies

Additional information

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