Program Overview

Introduction to the Protection of Cultural Property Program

The Protection of Cultural Property is a study program designed to meet the dynamically developing theoretical and practical issues in Poland's protection of cultural heritage. Students of this program explore the history of art, archaeology, and ethnology, the management of historical monuments, taking inventory of monuments in museums' collections and outdoor, legal aspects of monuments protection, doctrines of conservation, and making monuments available for tourists.

Program Details

Available Programs

• First-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time program
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • Main discipline: Arts Studies
• Second-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time program
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Arts Studies

Program Description

The Protection of Cultural Property program is designed to meet the challenges of modern society, which defines its identity through various use (sometimes an overuse) of cultural heritage. The program prepares students to enter the labor market in areas such as the protection of cultural heritage, antique restoration, museology, and related areas. The program graduates can document various aspects of cultural heritage, evaluate it, recognize risks, and create maintenance and popularization programs.

Curriculum Overview

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

Faculty Information

The Faculty of History has the category A granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and is the best faculty of history in Poland according to the ranking of ‘Perspektywy’ Education Foundation. The study programs conducted at the Faculty have been at the forefront of this ranking for years. The Faculty of History is the right place for enthusiasts of ancient cultures and people interested in studying art, the preservation of cultural heritage, and history.

Student 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. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study program, 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

The Protection of Cultural Property program responds to the challenges of modern society, which defines its identity through various use (sometimes an overuse) of cultural heritage. Graduates are prepared to enter the labor market in areas such as the protection of cultural heritage, antique restoration, museology, and related areas. The program graduates can document various aspects of cultural heritage, evaluate it, recognize risks, and create maintenance and popularization programs.

Further Education Possibilities

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

Offer for School

The Jagiellonian University offers various events and programs for schools, including the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University". The aim of the meetings during the tours is to familiarize students with the history of the University through a rich educational offer (lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, etc.). The current program of the event is available on the organizer's website – the Centre for Communications and Marketing of the Jagiellonian University.