Jagiellonian University, Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora
Eastern Europe - Poland - Krakow
| Address: |
Rynek Glówny 34 Krakow, malopolskie 31-010 Poland |
| E-mail: | transatlantic@uj.ed.pl |
| Phone: | 48 124296157 |
| Degree: | Bachelors |
| Setting: | Urban |
| Enrollment: | 3000-5000 |
| Financial aid: | No |
| Housing: | No |
Description
The MA in TransAtlantic Studies (TAS) is one of Jagiellonian Universitys newest programs. It is a comprehensive, full-time interdisciplinary postgraduate Masters program. Directed primarily to foreign students who would like to study in Krakow. Taught entirely in English. The program focuses on the political, economic, social, cultural and strategic aspects of TransAtlantic relations. The graduates from the program will receive a diploma in cultural studies with major in TransAtlantic studies.
Curriculum Overview
During three semesters of studies the students are obliged to earn 90 ECTS points. The structure of the program is based on the following modules:
1) Compulsory Courses (7,5 ECTS each)
- each course comprises 45 hours of lectures and 30 hours of seminars
2) Optional Courses (3 ECTS each)
- each course comprises 30 hours of lectures or seminars
3) Research Methods & Academic Writing (3 ECTS)
- 30 hours of seminars in two semesters
4) MA Seminar (9 ECTS)
- 90 hours in two semesters
5) MA Thesis (30 ECTS)
Student Life
Krakow is, simply put, one of the best places to study in the world. Krakow in an elegant medieval city that played a leading cultural role in the Middle-Ages and reached the peak of its development in the Renaissance period in the 16th century.
Today Krakow is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular cities in Europe and still rightly regarded as âthe cultural capital of Poland.â Krakow is now clearly recognized as the âhot spotâ for European students wishing to experience a year of study abroad. The reasons are obvious. Jagiellonian University is set in a âuniversity townâ atmosphere and remains world-renowned for its academic excellence. It boasts a distinguished list of former students that includes, among others, Copernicus and Pope John Paul II.
Krakow, like Prague and Budapest, offers the Western student affordable living while studying in a bustling student atmosphere of the Old World. The city is now rightfully being recognized from across the world as one of the undiscovered jewels of Europe. The âRynekâ or Main Market Square is the largest in Europe and offers a constant variety of entertainment for students and tourists alike. 2005-2006 was a record-breaking year of the tourist market in Krakow. For the first time over 1 million tourists visited the 750-year-old salt mine Wieliczka, one of the biggest showplaces in the region.
There are some 500 pubs, 50 museums and some 100 private art galleries within walking distance of the university.
Housing
independently
