Art of Politics
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Art of Politics
Why choose this field of study?
Do you know what makes some political ideas quickly fade away , while others ignite crowds and change the world? Why is it that one speaker appeals to you and another just talks about something – even if they want to convey the same thing? How much truth is there in the statement that the end justifies the means and where is the line between persuasion and manipulation? And finally, how is it possible that one politician captures the attention of an audience from the very first speech and grows into a leader, while another takes months or even years to build up his or her recognition and position?
Behind all of this is the art of politics – the art of juggling emotions and arguments, conscious image creation, masterful rhetoric and effectively ‘selling’ your ideas, charisma and passion. The good news is that this art can be learnt, and the even better news is that with us you will do it at university level, under the guidance of not only outstanding lecturers, but also experts and practitioners.
If you see your future as a political leader, parliamentarian, councillor or head of a non-governmental organisation, the Art of Politics programme at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw was created for you!
Art of Politics, undergraduate studies – what sets us apart?
- You will be taught the practical craft of politics – the programme includes numerous engaging workshops on, among other things, social engineering, negotiation, persuasion, rhetoric, the organisation of political events or the art of political debate.
- You’ll gain a workshop on self-presentation, working in front of the camera, constructing public speeches and participating professionally in press conferences.
- You will learn in practice the whole process of planning and creating a political career – from analysing trends and researching the electorate, to raising finance for political activities, to consistently building your image and position.
- You will gain a foundation of political science knowledge, learning about key policy concepts and the specifics of the various central government departments – which will help you to consciously and consistently develop your activities in your chosen sphere of public space.
- You will learn to shape your public image using modern communication and PR tools – including social media.
- You will explore proven strategies for successful political debates and responding to criticism and image crisis.
- You’ll learn from experts and practitioners – including well-known politicians and journalists who we’ve invited to work with you as tutors.
- In your diploma year, you will carry out your own community project and undertake a valuable work placement.
- You will develop in a creative, international academic environment (we are among the top universities awarded in the Perspektywy 2023 ranking in the Internationalisation category).
Art of Politics – what can you do after graduation?
This subject of study is ideally suited to your needs and expectations if you are planning a consistent and conscious development of your political career, seeing yourself in the role of a party leader, MP, senator, local government officer or councillor. The studies will also prepare you to work as a chief of staff, election campaign organiser, party or NGO spokesperson, as well as an image and strategic advisor in the world of contemporary politics.
This program
is for you if:
You have the soul of a politician, an activist, a community activist – and you want to bring your ideas and goals into the spheres of political, social and economic life.
You are interested in political marketing and the strategy behind the success of front-page political and social activists.
You are looking for practical studies that will allow you to stand out in the public and media space and succeed in politics.
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 UEHS 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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Programme and structure of studies
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
(BACHELOR’S DEGREE)
The bachelor’s degree programme in the Art of Politics at UEHS combines condensed knowledge in the social sciences (political and administrative sciences, social communication and media sciences, sociological sciences) with skill-building in political practice, which the student acquires in numerous workshops led by experts.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
In the first year, the student learns about general and directional subjects introducing further issues developed in the course of studies. He or she also participates in the first workshops building practical skills in the construction of political statements or the organisation of events of this nature.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| OHS | 0 | 8/8 |
| Academic skills | 1 | 15/8 |
| Introduction to philosophy | 5 | 35/20 |
| Fundamentals of Social Communication | 4 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to the study of state and law | 5 | 30/24 |
| Introduction to psychology | 5 | 30/24 |
| Organisation and management theory / Basics of economics (Elective) | 5 | 30/24 |
| Introduction to rhetoric and eristic | 3 | 45/24 |
| Sociotechnics, manipulation and persuasion | 2 | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Sports and leisure activities | 0 | 30/0 |
| Foreign language | 2 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to jurisprudence | 5 | 60/40 |
| Constitutional law and political system of the Republic of Poland | 5 | 60/40 |
| Public administration | 4 | 30/24 |
| Media relations | 4 | 30/24 |
| Analysis and creation of social and political trends | 3 | 30/16 |
| Finances of political parties and financing of social activities / Construction and functioning of political structures (Elective) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Organisation of political events | 2 | 30/16 |
| Political crisis management | 2 | 30/16 |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
The third and fourth semesters of study are devoted to exploring further directional issues on building and developing a political brand, as well as workshops on self-presentation and communication in public spaces.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Sports and leisure activities | 0 | 30/0 |
| Foreign language | 2 | 30/16 |
| Contemporary political thought | 5 | 60/40 |
| Political marketing | 5 | 60/40 |
| Political communication | 3 | 30/24 |
| Basics of negotiation and mediation | 5 | 60/40 |
| Personal branding | 4 | 30/16 |
| Sociology of politics | 3 | 30/16 |
| Political ethics and social responsibility | 3 | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 2 | 30/16 |
| Political branding in public space | 3 | 30/24 |
| Public relations techniques | 5 | 60/40 |
| Opinion shaping | 5 | 60/40 |
| Planning and creation of political careers | 3 | 30/16 |
| Art of political debate | 3 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to issues of internal affairs and administration | 3 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to foreign affairs issues | 3 | 30/16 |
| Election campaigns | 3 | 30/16 |
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY
In the third year, students supplement their knowledge with further issues related to the art of politics, as well as completing a work placement, a community project and a diploma exam.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language | 3 | 30/16 |
| Responding to criticism and hate speech | 3 | 45/24 |
| Local government politician | 4 | 45/24 |
| Introduction to infrastructure issues / Introduction to culture and sport (Elective) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Press conferences in political practice | 2 | 30/16 |
| Methodology of project preparation | 3 | 30/16 |
| Professional practice (Elective) | 12 | 360/360 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Introduction to health market issues / Introduction to issues of the education and science system (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to social policy issues / Introduction to climate and environment issues (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Social activism in practice | 3 | 60/32 |
| Image crisis management | 2 | 30/16 |
| PR in social media | 3 | 60/32 |
| Social project (Elective) | 6 | 30/16 |
| Professional practice (Elective) | 12 | 360/360 |
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at UEHS, 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.
Fees (academic year 2024/2025)
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 2900 € | 1600 € |
| II | 2900 € | 1600 € |
| III | 2900 € | 1600 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3900 € | 2100 € |
| II | 3900 € | 2100 € |
| III | 3900 € | 2100 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.
Study in Polish!
Do you want to study at UEHS 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 UEHS Foundation Program, which is a comprehensive preparation for starting regular Bachelor's or Master's studies in Polish at UEHS
- 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 UEHS, 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 UEHS discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2022/2023, the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw awarded 350 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 525 /month to PLN 1025 /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 “MojeAEH” 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 “MojeAEH” 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 2022/2023 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 150 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1275 /month to PLN 1575 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the “MojeAEH” 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. Difficult life situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are an exception.
In 2021, we granted 40 allowances for a total of PLN 197,200. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 3,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
2022/2023 academic year
355 Rector’s Scholarships
179 social scholarships
181 scholarships for people with disabilities
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
