American Studies, full-time, first cycle

This degree programme is conducted within the “Integrated Teaching & Learning Development Programme –  ZIP 2.0”. It is co-financed by the European Social Fund as part of the European Funds for Social Development Programme 2021–2027 (FERS) (contract no.: FERS.01.05-IP.08-0365/23-00).
Studying in this programme provides additional opportunities to develop passions and competencies that are valuable in a rapidly changing job market.

Thanks to European Funds, Participants of ZIP 2.0 Programme can benefit from  numerous opportunities including:
-       Additional classes conducted by practitioners and organized in cooperation with the socio-economic environment,
-       Workshops developing teamwork skills in international and multicultural environment,
-       Individual domestic and international trips for academic and professional purposes,
-        Various forms of collaboration with researchers from abroad,
-       A diverse range of training camps, outdoor classes, and study tours,
-       Financial support to cover the costs of student-led scientific research,
-       Tutoring, i.e., individual support from academic teachers,
-       A professional mentoring programme that prepares students to enter the job market,
-       Opportunities to carry out socially engaged group projects.

Check the rules for participating in the ZIP 2.0 Programme (coming soon).

Field: humanities

Discipline: American Studies

Language of instruction: English

Professional degree you will be awarded after completing studies: Bachelor’s degree (licencjat)

Where and when your classes will take place

Place:

We provide a comfortable environment for our students. Classes are held in a modern building located at Dobra 55, in Powiśle. The Main Campus of the University of Warsaw, other faculties, and the University Library are located nearby. The building is adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.

The classrooms are fitted with computer equipment and Internet access. Wireless Internet (EDUROAM network) is available throughout the building.

The ASC Library collection is highly valued by students, researchers, and journalists in American studies. The library holdings include materials on both the United States and Latin America, in both humanities and social sciences.

Time: Classes are held from Monday through Friday, from 8am to 8pm.

What kind of knowledge, skills and competencies you will acquire at this field of studies

American Studies program covers both humanities and social sciences— the interdisciplinary field of cultural studies, history, political science, sociology, and literature. Cultural studies
is the leading discipline in the program.

Our American Studies program is one of the largest in Europe. It is unique thanks to its interdisciplinary approach to the United States. Significantly, English is our language of instruction, which helps to promote intercultural understanding and international exchange.

We teach how to address the problems of the modern era—locally, regionally, and supra-regionally,” and help develop “skills most looked for by employers on today’s job market” (from the mission of the UW Institute of the Americas and Europe to which the ASC belongs).

At the ASC, you will learn, for instance:

- how to formulate and address various research problems and how to identify, understand, interpret, explain and analyze the causes and dynamics of cultural processes and phenomena in the United States;

- how to use various resources for this purpose and how to employ research methods and tools developed in the humanities and social sciences;

- how to recognize and understand facts and processes as well as interpret them and use them to arrive at your own conclusions.

Where you can find a job after completing studies

As an ASC graduate you will find employment in business, trade, journalism, media, cultural institutions, higher education, public administration, diplomacy, international organizations, and tourism. Our interdisciplinary program will prepare you to carry out work done by researchers, entrepreneurs, journalists, teachers of humanities and social sciences, social activists, and specialists working at various public institutions.

Are there different specialties and specializations at the field of studies

American Studies is an interdisciplinary program, which will allow you to become familiar with various fields of knowledge about the United States and the Western Hemisphere—culture, literature, arts, film, media, history, economy, politics, history of ideas, society, and law.

What will you learn during the studies

Our program includes obligatory courses that introduce students to five major disciplines and elective courses that expand their knowledge within individual disciplines, particularly knowledge relevant to their BA papers. Students also take courses on research methods in the humanities and social sciences, academic writing in English, and academic reading in practice.

Will you pursue internship during the studies

While our program does not offer external internships in external, it provides an opportunity for our best students to apply for grants and travel for research purposes to American Studies libraries in Europe and the United States.

Is it possible to study one/several semesters at other university

Yes.  As a student of the American Studies Center, you may spend up to two semesters studying at another European university with a grant from the Erasmus+ mobility programme. ASC has agreements with numerous universities and colleges in Europe. Moreover, due to a special bilateral agreement between American Studies Center, University of Warsaw and University of Florida, Gainesville, students may apply for stipends for a fall or spring semester at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Where you can find more information on the study programme
Detailed information about our BA programme can be found on our website: 
https://www.asc.uw.edu.pl/candidates/ba-program/

and a detailed list of our courses can be found here
https://www.asc.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Program-BA-for-students-entering-in-2025_2026.pdf

Admission rules

In order to apply for admission in accordance with the procedure of transfer from another higher education institution, the candidate must meet the following criteria: a minimum 4,0 Grade Point Average in the same or similar major, and a document confirming completion of the appropriate level of higher education (a confirmed transcript of records, including grades and ECTS assigned to the subjects). This is necessary to establish whether it is possible to make up the number of subjects required as a result of differences in the programs at a given stage of the program. The candidate must also have the English language skills at the level of B2 minimum, confirmed by a document accepted by the University of Warsaw.

Candidates who meet these criteria will be invited to an oral exam (in English), where the minimum score of 50 out of 100 points is required for acceptance into the program.

The interview will cover contemporary social issues of the United States of America, as well as basic information about political, social and economic life of the USA and the region. Basic knowledge of facts about the US history and geography will also be evaluated. The exam consists of 4 questions, each worth 25 points.

Candidates will be accepted based on a ranking list.

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

Candidates are obliged to hold an accepted by the UW document confirming the English language knowledge at least at B2 level.

Information on documents certifying knowledge of the English language. >> Check! <<

Deadlines

Qualification interview: 17th of September, 2025

Announcement of results: 24th of September, 2025

Reception of documents: 25th-26th of September, 2025

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: Marlena Kościelska-Sarba, m.koscielska@uw.edu.pl, (22) 55-33-341

Find us on the map: American Studies Center