Description

Our graduates will obtain general knowledge and orientation in the field of humanities with a broad perspective on Polish history and culture from ancient times until now. They will explore in detail the transformations of Polish language, literature, theatre, and Jewish traditions that developed in Poland.

MA Studies at CASH allow students to take on independent research challenges with the support and direction of their advisers, and such projects may be a great step on the way to start a PhD programme. After receiving an MA diploma graduates will be well prepared to work in cultural and public institutions that promote knowledge about Polish history, culture, and language, as well as Jewish traditions, they might work for schools, universities, research centers, archives, libraries, and editing houses.

Our MA Programme consist of four concentrations:
* History of Poland and Central Europe
* Jewish Studies
* Comparative Literature
* Theatre Studies

Every course in the programme is taught by leading professors and experts of their respective fields. Every semester distinguished scholars from Europe and the United States are invited to lecture and run seminars. Internships in cultural institutions are also part of the program.

Highlights

Programme Duration and Conditions

* The study period will last four semesters with a possibility of shortening it to three semesters (after completing all requirements and defending an MA thesis).
* The program is open to students with a bachelor degree, good academic standing, and good command of English.
* Rolling Admissions - applications are reviewed for Fall and Spring semesters.

Other programmes offered by the Centre of Advanced Studies in the Humanities:
* Interdisciplinary PhD Programme in Comparative Literature Cultural Studies in Literary Interzones, held in cooperation with 16 universities from around the world,
* Study Abroad Programme in Polish Studies,
* Summer Programmes organized in conjunction with Princeton University, Brown University, University of Illinois at Chicago and others

In addition, each semester we organize a Study and Travel programme. Destinations are chosen to combine education and tourism. Past destinations included:

* St. Petersburg - In the Shadow of Empire
* Krakow, Prague, Vienna or Lviv - The Melting Pot of Central Europe
* Auschwitz - Memory and Trauma
* Warsaw, GdaDsk - Communist Past and Capitalist Present
* Wieliczka - History Sculpted in Salt
* Shtetl Tour - Jewish Past & Present
* The Tatra Mountains - The Highlanders and Their World

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

15,000 PLN / ~USD 5,000

Program Fees Include:

The tuition fee is 15 000 PLN (approx. 5000 USD) per semester, which covers the costs of:

* All obligatory and optional courses, including private tutorials and course materials
* Full access to the CASH computer lab with broadband Internet and multimedia technology, all university libraries, and all other standard university facilities
* CASH student services including dedicated support staff, integration team, internship assistance, orientation, culture shock workshops, and all cultural and tourist events in Krakow organized by CASH
* Transport from the point of arrival to Krakow
* The costs of accommodation and transportation for one (1) CASH study trip

Only three semesters are to be paid, the fourth semester is free of charge.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Centre for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, Jagiellonian University's Mission Statement

We aim to help graduates better understand and interpret historical and cultural processes going on in Poland, especially through deeper contexts in the fields of history, comparative literature, theatre studies, and Jewish studies.

Year Founded

2007