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

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.

English Studies - Linguistics is a programme within the field of humanities, the discipline of linguistics, which comprises, among others, research on the structure of language, language change, the relationship between language and the human brain, communication, language acquisition and foreign language teaching.

Students choose the MA seminar in linguistics – the one that is most connected to their interests and professional goals. The other courses are complementary to the content of the seminar and help students broaden their knowledge of linguistics. Additionally, the programme includes courses in the complementary discipline, which, in the case of language studies, is literary studies.

The Institute offers several MA seminars, taught by experienced academic teachers and researchers. Within the part-time programme, we provide mainly seminars that aim at developing competences important for educators, teachers, and those working in international and intercultural environments.

All classes are conducted in English.

Our graduates find employment in various sectors of economic and public life. The programme teaches skills that are looked for by employers, such as self-education and team work, it promotes making independent choices, allows for interdisciplinary training, enhances responsibility and decision-making abilities. The methods of instruction facilitate independent learning and self-study; stress is put on training the power to reason, to identify problems and to find right solutions.

Our graduates know the English language at the C2 level (according to CEFR), close to that of well-educated native speakers of the language, which allows them to effectively perform professional and academic activity in the chosen field. They possess broad knowledge in the discipline of linguistics and, additionally, in literature and culture of Anglophone countries, and general knowledge in the field of humanities; they are well-prepared to continue academic or practical education as well as to undertake a job requiring high skills. They are conscious of the significance of their knowledge and skills, and know how to design the path of their self-development.

As an additional option, students may take part in our teacher training programme, during the four semesters of studies, to get qualifications needed to teach English at all levels, which are awarded after the student has obtained the MA diploma.

Compulsory courses

1. MA Seminar
2. Complementary seminar
3. Monographic lecture in linguistics
4. CLIL – academic language in the discipline of linguistics
5. Monographic lecture: literature and culture
6. Philosophy
7. All-university courses

Elective courses

1. Courses in linguistics
2. Courses in literature and culture

Type and form of study

This is a part-time (extramural) course of study, tuition-based; classes are held on week-ends. Traditional in-class and/or on-line modes of teaching depend on current regulations by the Rector of the University of Warsaw.

The seat of the Institute of English Studies UW is the modern building of the Faculty of Modern Languages at 55 Dobra Street, Warsaw, with convenient public transport options.

More information is available at the Institute of English Studies website.

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: 15th of July, 2025

Announcement of results: 22nd of July, 2025

Reception of documents: 

• I round: 23rd-25th of July, 2025
• II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 28th-29th of July, 2025
• III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 30th-31st of July, 2025
• additional rounds will be announced in case of not fulfilling the limits

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: 

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