Graduate Studies in Political Science
DURATION OF STUDIES
- 2 years (granted degree: Master of Arts in Political Science)
SPECIALIZATIONS OFFERED:
- International System
- Political Marketing
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIELD OF STUDY
Graduate Studies in Political Studies, assigned to the field of social studies, and of the general academic profile, are addressed to graduates from the first cycle degree studies of humanistic, social and environmental majors, military academies and higher officer’s schools of fire prevention and other departamental institutions of higher education. The graduate of the second cycle degree studies possesses broader knowledge in comparison to the first cycle degree studies, as far as the functioning of the political sector is concerned, which enables to comprehend the dynamics of political change and decision- making strategies. The graduate can also analyse the foundations and behaviour of political court procedures participants and also their mutual relations with other social life subjects. He or she has an extensive knowledge and skills allowing them to thoroughly analyse and synthesize public life. In the course of the studies, the students acquire the social competence, which enable them to participate in the public life of a society in an active way, to manage information in the public area, to use negotiating techniques, to manage teams of people and be active within it, to act in a professional and ethical way. The graduate of this specialization obtains the preparation to work individually in government and self- government administration, political party authorities, social and economic organizations, international institutions and organizations. Such a graduate should develop habits for continuing education and self- development and to be ready to do research. The result of the studies’ completion is the granted degree: Master of Arts in Political Science.
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPECIALIZATION
- International System- this specialization includes the basis of the theory of foreign policy and international relations, the issue of international military and cultural relations, foreign affairs and safety. Within the specializations, the students get to know such issues as the functioning of international organizations and international negotiations. The studies offer topics connected with the place and role of Poland in global politics, wars and conflicts of international range and social and economic matters of the XXI century as optional subjects. In the course of the studies the students acquire the skills of using study methods and techniques while researching international systems and international relations, describing and evaluating international relations, analysing modern wars and conflicts, the activity of international organizations and Polish foreign affairs. The social competence of taking part in political life and international connections, working in international cooperation area organizations and working as part of a team, are developed. Completing this specialization will enable finding employment in the institutions of foreign affairs and international cooperation, institutions connected directly with its agenda, in enterprises acting on international markets and also in different bodies of political parties, in the state and self- governing administration.
- Political Marketing - the graduate of this particular specialization should have the knowledge of public communication and political marketing, especially the principles of image building of a politician, ways of running election campaigns, basic issues within the field of psychology of politics, political advertising and the functioning of the mass media. The graduate should also possess the skills related to analysing the political market, creating electoral committees, candidates registration, preparing election materials, the rudiments of the conferences and meetings preparation. The graduate acquires social competence of decision-making associated with taking part in the public life, assertive behaviour in social contact, interpersonal communication and conflicts solving. The areas where the graduates are most active are: election campaigns, political parties, social organizations, state organization and local authority bodies, the media, business entities, big business, creating own political consulting companies.
