Spanish Philology with Additional Oriental Language
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Spanish Philology
Why choose this programme?
In today’s world of intensive intercultural exchange and global cooperation – particularly with countries in the Middle and Far East – knowledge of oriental languages has become a valuable asset on the job market.
Spanish Philology with Additional Oriental Language is a modern degree programme designed to meet the needs of the contemporary world. It combines advanced study of the Spanish language and Ibero-American culture with intensive learning of one selected Eastern language:
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Persian
- Arabic
Throughout the programme, you will develop fluent Spanish skills and gain a deep understanding of Ibero-American culture, while also preparing for a career in your chosen area: Translation, Business and Tourism, or Language Education (selected as your study path). From the very first semester, you will also begin structured study of your chosen oriental language – allowing you to enhance your philological competences without the need for additional external courses.
If you want to build language skills with wide-ranging applications, explore diverse cultural perspectives, and prepare for work in an international environment – this degree is the perfect choice.
Spanish Philology with Additional Oriental Language – what sets us apart?
We will prepare you comprehensively for a career in Spanish Philology. Through practical classes, you will develop your professional skills and linguistic expertise.
Your selected oriental language will be an integral part of your studies from the first to the sixth semester.
If you find that your initial choice of oriental language is not the right fit, you’ll be able to continue with another foreign language offered at VIZJA University – without
unnecessary formalities.
You’ll learn from the best – experienced lecturers, practising translators, native speakers, and experts in language education.
During your studies, you will carry out your own social project, giving you the opportunity to strengthen additional soft skills and real-world experience.
You will also become part of VIZJA University’s international and intercultural academic community – we are ranked 4th in Poland for Internationalisation in the 2025
Perspektywy University Ranking.
What can you do after graduation?
By choosing this degree, you are investing in your future – combining one of the world’s most widely spoken languages with practical knowledge of an oriental language
significantly enhances your appeal on both the Polish and international job markets.
Depending on your chosen study path, graduates of this programme go on to build successful careers in language education, translation, and intercultural communication –
as language teachers, translators or interpreters, or specialists in international institutions, translation agencies, or consultancy firms.
Your language and cultural competences will also be highly valued in the tourism, hospitality, and transport sectors, as well as in international organisations and businesses –
including corporations and start-ups operating between Spanish-speaking markets and countries of the East.
The knowledge and practical skills gained during your studies will also give you a strong foundation to start your own business in areas such as language education,
translation services, tourism, or intercultural consultancy.
This programme
is for you if:
you are looking for a philology degree that combines your passion for foreign languages with practical, career-focused skills
you want to stand out on the job market with a unique combination of Spanish and an oriental language
you wish to develop your language competences in an international academic environment
New requirements for visa applications
Note: important information for bachelor’s degree candidates (first-cycle studies)
In line with the new requirements for visa applications introduced by Polish consulates around the world, candidates applying for a student visa are now required to submit a document confirming their eligibility to apply for a bachelor’s degree (first-cycle studies), issued by the Polish Education Superintendent Office (in Polish – Kuratorium Oświaty). Previously, this document could be provided after arrival in Poland, but under the new regulations, it must be submitted along with the visa application. The procedure for master’s degree candidates remains unchanged.
While the new requirement may slightly extend the visa process, the VIZJA University is fully prepared to support bachelor’s degree candidates throughout this period. To ensure there are no disruptions to their education, candidates who cannot arrive in Poland before the start of classes will be able to participate in lectures online via MS Teams.
We also have developed a range of effective solutions to provide comprehensive assistance in obtaining the required documents. Our support includes:
- preparing the necessary paperwork
- certified translations into Polish
- submitting the application to the Education Superintendent Office
- promptly ensuring the recognized diploma is sent back to the candidate’s home country.
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Curriculum and study structure
Bachelor's studies
The curriculum focuses on core subjects in Spanish Philology, complemented by courses within one of three extended
study paths: Translation, Business and Tourism, or Language Education – according to your choice.
Throughout the entire degree, students also study a selected oriental language, with language classes included in each of
the six semesters.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
In the first year, students take general academic courses and core subjects in Spanish Philology, along with language classes in their selected oriental language.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Latin: Practical Study and Its Contemporary Importance for Philologists | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Lexicon and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Writing and Stylistics) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to Linguistics | 4 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Health and Safety | 0 | 8/8 |
| Academic Skills | 1 | 15/8 |
| Anthropology / Introduction to Philosophy (DW) | 5 | 30/16 |
| Basic Social Communication / Introduction to Psychology (DW) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical Spanish (Vocabulary and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Writing and Stylistics) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Descriptive Grammar of Spanish | 3 | 30/16 |
| Phonetics of Spanish | 4 | 45/28 |
| Elements of Iberian Cultural Studies / Elements of Ibero-American Cultural Studies (DW) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Basic Intercultural Communication | 5 | 60/32 |
| Sports and Recreational Activities | 0 | 30/0 |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
The second year includes continued core courses in Spanish Philology and further development of the chosen oriental language. Students also begin courses within their selected extended study path: Translation, Business and Tourism, or Language Education.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical Spanish (Vocabulary and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Writing and Stylistics) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Phonetics of Spanish | 2 | 30/16 |
| Cultural Studies | 3 | 60/32 |
| Morphology and Syntax of Spanish | 3 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 | 30/16 |
| Entrepreneurship / Project Management (DW) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Language Acquisition / Psycholinguistics (DW) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Sports and recreational activities | 0 | 30/0 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical Spanish (Vocabulary and Reading) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Practical Grammar) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Conversation) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Practical Spanish (Writing and Stylistics) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREANS/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Literature of the Spanish-speaking countries (I) | 4 | 30/16 |
| Philologist's Workshop: Modern Technological Solutions and Career Perspectives | 4 | 60/32 |
| Business and Tourism: Marketing Basics and Marketing in the Tourism Industry / Translation Studies: Translation Theory and Techniques / Language Education: Educational Psychology and Foreign Language Teaching (DW) | 5 | 60/32 |
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
In the fifth and sixth semesters, students continue practical language training in both Spanish and their selected oriental language. They also take more advanced subjects within their extended study path, complete a professional placement, carry out a social project, and prepare for the final diploma examination.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Practical Spanish (Integrated Skills) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Intellectual Property Protection and Corporate Social Responsibility | 2 | 30/16 |
| Literature of the Spanish-speaking world (II) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Project Preparation Methodology | 2 | 30/16 |
| Business and Tourism: Managerial Competencies / Translation Studies: Technological Tools Supporting the Work of a Translator / Language Education: Legal, Organizational, and Methodological Aspects of Language School Operations (DW) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Professional Internship I (DW) | 14 | 360/360 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Professional Internship II (DW) | 14 | 360/360 |
| Practical Spanish (integrated skills) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Additional Foreign Language - CHINESE/JAPANESE/KOREAN/PERSIAN/ARABIC | 5 | 60/32 |
| Business and Tourism: Tourism Business in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America / Translation Studies: Specialized Translations / Language Education: E-learning and Distance Learning: Modern Technologies in Language Education (DW) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Social Project | 6 | 60/32 |
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
