English Studies
| Study location | Poland, Mazowieckie |
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| Type | Bachelor, full-time |
| Study language | English |
| Tuition fee | €3,500 per year |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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Overview
Vistula University offers English Studies with an extended program of teaching a second foreign language, because in the times of globalization, cultural awareness and command of foreign languages have become key skills. Proficiency in English is especially important as this is the language of politics, business, science and diplomacy. There are 1.5 bln people speaking English in over 100 countries. It is the primary language in international institutions and organizations such as the European Union. English Studies at Vistula University in Warsaw will allow you to develop language competence. During our intensive courses you will gain proficiency in English at C1 level and you will start your adventure with the second selected foreign language, implemented at an advanced level.
If you choose Chinese as the second language during your English Studies, you will be able to join a summer camp in China, learn about the country’s culture and test your own language skills in real-life interactions. If you prefer Spanish, you will be able to take part in our University trips to Spain.
Foreign students can choose Polish as their second language. That will help them acquire the skills necessary in their everyday life in Poland. They will also participate in trips, cultural events and discussion clubs organized by the University employees and cooperating institutions. You can formally confirm your language skills by obtaining the ECL international certificate.
The English Studies program will allow you to develop linguistic competences and skills required in business relations and intercultural communication. We will help you discover the culture, history, literature and the media of both the English-speaking world and of the second foreign language area. You will gain competences in the field of the translation and publishing markets, in the media and organization of cultural events. You will also gain knowledge from the area of marketing and business and develop soft skills, such as ability to facilitate discussions and formulate convincing arguments. You will also get to know rhetorical strategies. We will teach you the principles of teamwork and the basics of international companies’ operation. You will use the acquired knowledge and skills in every area of life – both in business and in media activities.
The study program has a practical profile and is focused on interaction. Classes and seminars are conducted in English. Our supplementary classes will prepare you to operate in an international environment, regardless of the chosen industry. We stand out for our friendly atmosphere and personal approach. All in a dynamic and multicultural environment. Our lecturers are professional translators, cultural managers and employees of the publishing sector.
Our graduate’s English proficiency level is confirmed by the final TOEIC exam allowing students to obtain an internationally recognized certificate.
Programme structure
The English Studies program at Vistula University in Warsaw has a practical profile and is focused on interaction. Practical classes and seminars are conducted in English. During your studies, you will gain practical work experience. You will gain proficiency in English and knowledge of the translation and publishing market, media, organization of cultural events and business. Our supplementary classes will prepare you to operate in an international environment, regardless of the chosen industry.
We constantly strive to ensure the highest quality of education and to make our courses fit students’ expectations. Twice a year, every student can express their opinion on the courses they attend in a dedicated survey. There is also a special commission which regularly visits individual lecturers’ courses and presents recommendations so as to make them even better. All this is supervised by the Faculty Teaching Quality Committee, which includes representatives of lecturers, employers and students. The effectiveness of the system is visible in the results of course visitations which averaged at over 4.9/5 in the 2022/2023 academic year. Similarly, only 4% of students evaluated courses otherwise than good or very good in the student surveys.
Career opportunities
teacher at a language school,
editor of portals and English-language press;
organizer and manager of cultural events;
specialist translator in a translation agency;
editor or author of content in the media and / or the publishing industry;
organizer of cultural events in the entertainment industry;
employee of international companies and corporations;
employee of state and non-governmental organizations, educational and cultural institutions.