University:
Type:
University
Region:
Mazowieckie
Unit:
Programme:
American studies
Programme URL:
Area:
Social sciences
Level:
Master's Programme
Mode of studies:
part-time programme
Duration:
2 years
Tuition fee:
3000 euro/year (EU/EFTA citizens: 6400 PLN)
Degree awarded:
magister (master)
Application deadline:
Tuesday, 2 June, 2015
Language:
EN
Start date:
Thursday, 1 October, 2015
Credits (ECTS):
60/year
Admission requirements:
Eligible for admission are holders of a BA, MA, 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 US. Test checks the candidate’s knowledge of U.S. history, geography, politics and culture.
To pass the exam, candidates must score jointly at least 40% of the maximum score. The Admissions Committee may decide to lower this threshold to 30%. On the basis of candidates’ test results, ranking lists will be drawn up for the weekday non-paying and the extramural (paying) programs.
Description:
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. The faculty are both Polish and international scholars; the permanent faculty includes three professors from the US. Classes are taught by the resident and guest faculty.
Graduates of the American Studies Center have specialized knowledge about American society and culture, and the relations between the US and the world, including with Europe.
The MA studies program encompasses introductory lectures on various disciplines that make up the curriculum, and a wide spectrum of electives; students are encouraged to enroll in elective classes which would support their specific MA research projects. The program includes also a writing proseminar, MA seminars, and other types of classes. The program runs for two years (four terms).
The weekday program offers classes from Monday through Thursday. Some students in the weekday program do not pay tuition; this exemption is based on entrance exam scores. However, only Polish nationals and other EU nationals are eligible for this exemption.
American Studies Center's website