Program Overview

Editorial Studies

Faculty of Polish Studies

The Editorial Studies programme at the Faculty of Polish Studies of the Jagiellonian University combines knowledge and skills, Polish traditions and innovation. This programme transfers modern knowledge using innovative teaching methods. Students will meet famous lecturers and employees from the publishing industry, ready to share their experiences.

Programme Description

The Editorial Studies programme is a stepping stone between humanities and modernity. It is designed for students who are passionate about literature, culture, and language, and who are not afraid of modern media. The programme provides students with a solid Polish language education, making them editors and designers better than those whose education is limited to strictly professional skills.

Available Programmes

• first-cycle programme:
  • study mode: full-time programme
  • language of instruction: Polish
  • profile: general academic
  • duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • main discipline: Literary Studies
• second-cycle programme:
  • study mode: full-time programme
  • language of instruction: Polish
  • profile: general academic
  • duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • main discipline: Literary Studies

Curriculum Overview

The programme curriculum provides information about the subjects students will attend while studying this programme. It indicates which subjects are scheduled for each semester of the studies, which are mandatory, which belong to the group of elective subjects, which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each subject in the programme curriculum has its syllabus, which is a description of what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Student Matters

• Live and learn in Kraków
• Dormitories
• Scholarships
• Academic calendar
• Exchange programmes
• Academic Sports Association
• JU Student Government
• Safe Student
• Student Centre for Support and Adaptation
• Accessibility Center

Student’s Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programmes at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study programme, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents are available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

Editorial Studies combine education with experience. Graduates of the Jagiellonian University are highly professional and valued by employers because they cope well with tougher tasks: solid Polish language education makes them editors and designers better than those whose education is limited to strictly professional skills.

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School in the Humanities
• Post diploma programmes
• Second-cycle programmes

Offer for School

The following events are conducted in Polish – to find out about the offer for English-speaking audience, please get in touch with the organizer directly. Additionally, due to the current pandemic, some faculty and university events may be canceled or conducted in a form other than that described below.

Rankings, Distinctions, Accreditations

• Scientific category A in the main discipline of Literary Studies awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

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