English Studies, part-time (extramural), second cycle

Starting from the academic year 2024-2025, we are planning to replace the English Studies part-time (extramural) programme with the English Studies - linguistics part-time (extramural) programme. We are planning to make the description available in the IRK system around the end of April; the qualification rules are not going to change.

About the Studies

These studies are intended for candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate studies having attained a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent thereof. The duration of the studies is four semesters.

The English Studies major is considered part of the humanities. It encompasses courses in the fields of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics as well as those relating to the Literature and Culture of the nations of the Anglosphere, among them Great Britain, the United States, Ireland, Canada, Australia, the Republic of South Africa, and others. Emphasis is put on the practical application of the knowledge acquired.

The central theme of the program is the customization of study. Students choose their thesis seminars according to their interests and preferences. The choice of seminar determines course modules, including specialization courses. Highly personalized course requirements encourage students to build their own study program under the guidance of a qualified thesis advisor. This study program not only gives students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of either Linguistics or British and American Literature and Culture but also promotes cross-discipline research.

The Institute presents students with a variety of thesis seminars, taught by distinguished professors. The concept of building one’s study and research experience around a thesis seminar in which teachers collaborate with students is as innovative and unique as our course system. The central theme of the program is the customization of study; providing students with the opportunity to influence their academic experience is what makes our Institute one of a kind.

The level of study personalization offered at our Institute cannot be matched by research facilities that have not adopted a course system.

All core courses and electives associated with a student’s major are taught in English. In addition, we offer courses that incorporate the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) method of teaching.

Instead of limiting our courses to specific professional training, our study program focuses on the development of useful transferrable skills that are highly sought after by many employers, among them self-training, teamwork, decision-making, composition, or public speaking. This is one of the reasons why our students can look forward to prospective careers in various fields. Through the application of our unique teaching methods students develop critical thinking, reflection, and problem solving skills.

Our graduates possess a C2 Level knowledge of English (according to the EQF) and are trained extensively in linguistics as well as the culture, literature, art, and sociology of English-speaking countries. In addition, their knowledge of the humanities makes them well-suited for both academic and professional careers.

Upon the completion of a teacher training module, students are qualified to teach English at all levels. The Institute of English offers a teacher training program as a module which can be selected by a student in the general academic course of study. In other words, the teacher training is an additional option, which students in their first and/or second cycle may choose. Under current Polish regulations full teaching qualifications can be conferred upon holders of M.A. diplomas.

Compulsory courses

In order to grant students greater freedom in regards to their choice of seminar and course, compulsory subjects have been limited to the absolute minimum needed to obtain expertise in the field of Modern Languages.

The List of Compulsory Courses is as follows:

1. Lecture: Theoretical Linguistics
2. Lecture: Applied Linguistics
3. Lecture: American Literature and Culture
4. Lecture: British Literature and Culture
5. Practical English Courses (CLIL)

Electives

Elective courses are classes created and taught by faculty members specializing in particular fields of research, ensuring excellence both in terms of content and teaching. The name, contents, and ECTS point value of each course is certified by the Institute’s Teaching Board upon recommendation of Academic Board. This unique course system is made possible owing to the efforts of a dedicated staff of experts. Most members of our faculty are not only teachers, but also accomplished scientist and scholars. As much as over 60% among them are distinguished professors. Our faculty are renowned experts in their respective fields.

The list of courses scheduled for a given academic year is available on the Institute’s website.

Majors and minors

The second cycle students are not required to choose a major. Their major is determined by the M.A. seminar.

Type and Form of Study

This is a part-time / extramural course of study, tuition-based, classes are held on week-ends.

The seat of the Institute is in Warsaw at 55 Dobra Street, in the modern building of the Faculty of Modern Languages, with a good public
transportation system.

Traditional in-class or on-line modes of teaching depend on current regulations by the University Rector.

More information is available at Institute of English Studies.

Admission rules

Applies to candidates studying English philology in other universities.

Only transfer to the 2^nd year of study is possible.

Admission on the basis of:

• grade point average obtained during the course of studies so far;
• number of courses/subjects that have to be taken additionally to compensate for curriculum differences.

Position in the ranking results from the grade point average; curriculum differences should not amount to more that 6 (six) courses/subjects.

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

The rules of qualifying candidates from foreign and from Polish universities are the same.

A candidate has to hold a certificate proving competence in the English language at minimum C1 level.

Accepted certificates:

• Certificate in Advanced English / Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) / C1 Advanced issued by Cambridge Assessment English (previously Cambridge English Language Assessment and University of Cambridge ESOL examination)

• Certificate of Proficiency in English / Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) / C2 Proficiency issued by Cambridge Assessment English (previously Cambridge English Language Assessment and University of Cambridge ESOL examination)

• C1 Business Higher / Cambridge English: Business Higher (BEC Higher) issued by Cambridge Assessment English (previously Cambridge English Language Assessment and University of Cambridge ESOL examination)

• Certificate on the C1 or C2 level issued by University Council for the Coordination of Foreign Language Teaching and Language Proficiency Certification

• C1 exam conducted by the UW Institute of English Studies

• ECL Language Test level C1 (min. score 80), issued by European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages

• Edexcel ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Level 2 issued by Pearson

• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic (min. score 64) issued by Pearson

• International English Language Testing System Academic (min. score 7) issued by International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (min. score 94) issued by Educational Testing Service (ETS)
• BA diploma in English Studies (English philology) on condition that the language of instruction during the studies was exclusively English

Deadlines

C1 Level English Exam: 18th of September, 2024, from 10 a.m. (exam will be conducted online via Kampus-rekrutacja)

Announcement of results: 24th of September, 2024

Reception of documents: 

• I round: 25th-26th of September, 2024
• II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 27th, 30th of September, 2024

Payments

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

Contact data to the admissions coordinator responsible for transfers from other universities: mgr inż. Marta Czyżewska, rekrutacja.angli@uw.edu.pl, (22) 55-31-419

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