Area of Studies

languages and philological sciences

www

amu.edu.pl/en/admissions/bachelor-degree-programs/german-studies

Department

Collegium Polonicum in Słubice

Tuition and Other Fees

PLN 1 000,00 (the fee can be paid in 4 installments of PLN 250,00 each).

Application Deadline(s)

01/06/2025 - 09/07/2025

Course Description

Course Profile

German Studies is an innovative and interdisciplinary course for students interested in acquiring unique knowledge of the past and present, as well as the social and political culture of Germany. Moreover, students develop competences in the use of the German language, translation and interpretation of texts in German, and intercultural communication. Cultural institutions and companies operating locally, cross-border, and globally are actively seeking employees with interdisciplinary skills, proficient command of the German language, and strong intercultural competence. The German Studies course thoroughly prepares you for independent professional careers in fields that demand a high level of proficiency in the German language, familiarity with German-speaking culture, and insight into the German public sphere. These areas include cultural institutions, journalism, politics, EU institutions, and fields related to German-Polish relations. The course prepares you to pursue further studies at the second-cycle level.

The interdisciplinary study program is divided into four groups of subjects in the following areas:

 language knowledge and German in global communication,

 culture and literature,

 history and society,

 intercultural communication,

Additional classes are offered to enhance individual communication skills necessary for effective interaction within international teams, as well as instruction is provided in editing and translation, project preparation, information technology, and many more.

The language of instruction is German. Moreover, the curriculum envisages an intensive English course up to B2 level.

Example of courses

 German in global communication

 Intercultural communication

 History of Germany

 German culture

 Media in Germany

 Stereotypes – Germans about others,others about Germans

Graduate competencies

As German Studies graduates are well-prepared for their roles in numerous cultural institutions and companies that require a very good command of the German language and knowledge of German culture and public sphere will help you to navigate in a multinational and multicultural environment.

The skills and competences acquired will position you for employment primarily in cultural institutions, foundations, and organizations, as well as in various German companies that demand a strong command of the German language and familiarity with public life in Germany.

The same skills and competences are also highly sought after in the private sector, associated in trade, transportation, and logistics, which are predominant in the western provinces. Graduates of German Studies will find opportunities for employment as specialists supporting this sector, leveraging their knowledge of the socio-cultural-political realities of Germany and their proficiency in the German language.

Career prospects

Furthermore, your undergraduate profile provides a solid groundwork for advancing into second-cycle studies.

You will have a wide array of MA courses to choose from, offered in various countries, universities, and languages.

If you decide to continue your education in German and English, you will be able to choose from the offer of the Collegium Polonicum and the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) by opting for one of their numerous MA courses.

Education Requirements

All candidates must have at least a A2 level command of German 

Other Requirements

Entrance examination for foreigners

Foreigners applying for admission to this field of study who hold educational credentials obtained outside the EU, EFTA, or OECD countries (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, United States, Switzerland, Sweden, Turkey, Hungary, United Kingdom, Italy) and who do not hold an International Baccalaureate (IB), a European Baccalaureate (EB), or a document recognized under an international agreement on the recognition of education (China, Libya, or Ukraine), are additionally required to take the entrance examination.

The purpose of the examination is to assess whether the applicant has the knowledge necessary to undertake studies in the given field, at the specified level and academic profile. The examination results in a grade of either “pass” or “fail.” Passing the examination allows the candidate to proceed to the next stages of the admission process, but is not tantamount to admission to studies. Failure to pass the entrance examination means the candidate is not admitted to the programme.