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Journalism

Type:
Undergraduate (Bachelor)

Field of study:
Political Science

Type:

Undergraduate (Bachelor)

Field of study:

Political Science

Duration of study:

3 years (6 semesters)

Mode:

full-time

Obtained title:

bachelor's degree

Language:

Polish | English

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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.

Partners

This program
is for you if:

You have a light pen

You're interested in the media

You dream of a career as a journalist or work in the media

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.

Apply online

Program and structure of studies:

Bachelors Degree studies

They last

3 years (6 semesters)

They are worth

180 ECTS credits

(European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)

They end with obtaining a

professional bachelor's degree

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.

First semester

Study programme – First semester
Subject name	Cummulative amount of ECTS points	Lecture method	Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Health and Safety	0	8/8	8/8
Academic Skills	1	15/8	15/8
Introduction to Philosophy	5	35/20	35/20
Fundamentals of Social Communication	4	30/24	30/24
Introduction to the Study of State and Law	5	30/24	30/24
Introduction to Psychology	5	30/24	30/24
Intellectual Property	5	30/24	30/24
Fundamentals of Economics	5	30/24	30/24

Second semester

Study programme – Second semester
Subject name	Cummulative amount of ECTS points	Lecture method	Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Sports and Recreation	0	30/0	30/0
Foreign Language (Elective)	2	30/16	30/16
Research Methodology	4	30/16	30/16
Project Management	3	30/16	30/16
Introduction to Jurisprudence	5	60/40	60/40
Constitutional Law and the Political System of the Republic of Poland	5	60/40	60/40
Public Administration	4	30/24	30/24
History of Political and Legal Doctrines / Comparative History of the Polish System and Law (Elective)	4	45/24	45/24
Fundamentals of Sociology	3	30/16	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.

Third semester

Study programme – Third semester
Subject name	Cummulative amount of ECTS points	Lecture method	Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Sports and Recreation	0	30/0	30/0
Foreign Language (Elective)	2	30/16	30/16
Contemporary Political Thought	4	60/40	60/40
Political Marketing	4	60/40	60/40
Political Communication	3	30/24	30/24
Diplomacy	3	30/24	30/24
Contemporary Social Movements	3	30/24	30/24
Information Society	3	30/24	30/24
Parties and Party Systems/Theory and Practice of Democracy (DW)	2	30/24	30/24
Internship (Elective)	6	180/180	180/180

Fourth semester

Study programme – Fourth semester
Subject name	Cummulative amount of ECTS points	Lecture method	Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign Language (Elective)	2	30/16	30/16
Contemporary Political Systems	4	60/48	60/48
International Security	3	30/16	30/16
European Integration	4	60/40	60/40
International Political Relations	4	30/24	30/24
Local Government and Local Politics	4	60/32	60/32
Political Branding in the Public Sphere	3	30/24	30/24
Internship (Elective)	6	180/180	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.

Fifth semester

Study programme – Fifth semester
Subject name	Cummulative amount of ECTS points	Lecture method	Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign Language (Elective)	3	30/16	30/16
Fundamentals of Negotiation and Mediation	5	60/40	60/40
Media Research Methods	5	60/40	60/40
Media History	3	45/24	45/24
Contemporary Media	3	45/24	45/24
Project Preparation Methodology	3	45/24	45/24
School of Business Practitioners (Elective)	2	30/16	30/16
Internship (Elective)	6	180/180	180/180

Sixth semester

Study programme – Sixth semester
Subject name	Cummulative amount of ECTS points	Lecture method	Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Public Relations Techniques	5	60/40	60/40
Shaping Public Opinion	5	60/40	60/40
Social Data Analysis	3	45/24	45/24
Stylistics and Culture in the Media	3	45/24	45/24
School of Business Practitioners (Elective)	2	30/16	30/16
Social Project	6	45/24	45/24
Internship (Elective)	6	180/180	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.

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Fees (academic year 2026/2027)

Save 1 000 € per year — throughout your entire studies

INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (IRS)

The International Regional Scholarship (IRS) is a permanent reduction of your annual tuition fee designed to support international students and make high-quality education more accessible. Candidates with citizenship of one of the 30 selected countries are entitled to the scholarship for the entire duration of their studies. The discount is reflected in your tuition fee based on the country selected in your application.

Annual and semester-based pricing
Programme name	With Scholarship (IRS)	Regular tuition
Political Science	2800 € / year or 1550 € / semester*	3800 € / year or 2050 € / semester*

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

Check Countries eligible for the International Regional Scholarship

Albania

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Estonia

Georgia

Kazakhstan

Kosovo

Kyrgyzstan

Latvia

Lithuania

Moldova

Mongolia

Montenegro

North Macedonia

Philippines

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Tajikistan

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Ukraine

Uzbekistan

Vietnam

Latin America and the Caribbean countries

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.