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Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Political Science
Why is it worth choosing these studies?
Journalism - Graduating from this specialization prepares you not only to work as a journalist, but also to start a professional career in the broadly understood media world - in the press, on the radio, on television, and in the online media.
The study program has been designed to be a source of professional preparation for effective functioning on the modern media market. These are studies that shape media personality by developing communication skills.
What can you do after graduation?
Completing the specialization opens up wide opportunities to work in the media market - as a PR expert, media expert, presenter, editor, editor, marketer, radio host or press spokesman.
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Admission rules and regulations
Note: important information for 2025 candidates
Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.
Program and structure of studies:
Bachelors Degree studies
The study program covers issues related to the understanding and practical use of knowledge in the field of political science in various spheres of social activity.
1st year of studies
The first year of studies is dominated by subjects which, regardless of the chosen field of study, provide broad horizons of thinking and understanding of concepts and basic issues in a given field of study. As a result, you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you find yourself in many different professions in the future, and prepare to undertake interdisciplinary projects, which is particularly important and valued on the labor market today. From the second semester, the classes introduce more and more detailed content specific to the chosen field of study.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety | 0 | 8/8 |
| Academic Skills | 1 | 15/8 |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 5 | 35/20 |
| Fundamentals of Social Communication | 4 | 30/24 |
| Introduction to the Study of State and Law | 5 | 30/24 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 5 | 30/24 |
| Intellectual Property | 5 | 30/24 |
| Fundamentals of Economics | 5 | 30/24 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sports and Recreation | 0 | 30/0 |
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Research Methodology | 4 | 30/16 |
| Project Management | 3 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to Jurisprudence | 5 | 60/40 |
| Constitutional Law and the Political System of the Republic of Poland | 5 | 60/40 |
| Public Administration | 4 | 30/24 |
| History of Political and Legal Doctrines / Comparative History of the Polish System and Law (Elective) | 4 | 45/24 |
| Fundamentals of Sociology | 3 | 30/16 |
2nd year of studies
During the second year of studies, subjects focused on the chosen field of study are introduced to the curriculum. They allow you to deepen your knowledge and acquire competences necessary to understand and use knowledge in the field of political science in various spheres of social activity.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sports and Recreation | 0 | 30/0 |
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Contemporary Political Thought | 4 | 60/40 |
| Political Marketing | 4 | 60/40 |
| Political Communication | 3 | 30/24 |
| Diplomacy | 3 | 30/24 |
| Contemporary Social Movements | 3 | 30/24 |
| Information Society | 3 | 30/24 |
| Parties and Party Systems/Theory and Practice of Democracy (DW) | 2 | 30/24 |
| Internship (Elective) | 6 | 180/180 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Contemporary Political Systems | 4 | 60/48 |
| International Security | 3 | 30/16 |
| European Integration | 4 | 60/40 |
| International Political Relations | 4 | 30/24 |
| Local Government and Local Politics | 4 | 60/32 |
| Political Branding in the Public Sphere | 3 | 30/24 |
| Internship (Elective) | 6 | 180/180 |
3rd year of studies
In the third year of your studies, you can choose journalism subjects to gain specialist preparation for the journalistic profession. In each semester you can choose 4 out of 6 specialty subjects.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (Elective) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Fundamentals of Negotiation and Mediation | 5 | 60/40 |
| Media Research Methods | 5 | 60/40 |
| Media History | 3 | 45/24 |
| Contemporary Media | 3 | 45/24 |
| Project Preparation Methodology | 3 | 45/24 |
| School of Business Practitioners (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Internship (Elective) | 6 | 180/180 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Techniques | 5 | 60/40 |
| Shaping Public Opinion | 5 | 60/40 |
| Social Data Analysis | 3 | 45/24 |
| Stylistics and Culture in the Media | 3 | 45/24 |
| School of Business Practitioners (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Social Project | 6 | 45/24 |
| Internship (Elective) | 6 | 180/180 |
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.
Study in Polish!
Do you want to study at VIZJA University in Polish? It is possible! We have prepared a special program for international students to acquire the skills necessary for active study in Polish and for academic, social and everyday life in Poland.
The Comprehensive Polish Language Program for International Students is:
- part of The VIZJA University Foundation Program, which is a comprehensive preparation for starting regular Bachelor's or Master's studies in Polish at VIZJA University
- a course aimed at two groups of international students: students with knowledge of a Slavic language (Russian, Ukrainian, Czech etc.) and students without prior knowledge of any Slavic language
- a chance for immersion in Polish society and culture, authentic experience of life in Poland and broad career prospects on the Polish labour market
More details coming soon!
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
