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English Philology (1-PRK-EP-W3)

(in Polish: English Philology)
bachelor's degree studies
part time, 3 years
Language: English

STUDY ENGLISH PHILOLOGY

If you are already professionally active and want to be well prepared to face the challenges of a highly competitive job market, study part time English Philology at the University of Opole. This is the place where students gain advanced knowledge of language, literature, and culture and history of English-speaking countries as well as practical language skills at a high C1 proficiency level of CEFR for languages. Moreover, within their study programme students follow an educational path through elective courses that add competence to their general academic education. Part time studies focus solely on Business English to comply with the job market requirements of already working students.

The classes on part time studies are planned for every Saturday and selected Sundays between 09:00 and 20:00. Some courses are conducted online, others are held in classrooms on the university site. All lecturers are available to students during their office hours to discuss academic issues relating to the courses. 

Bachelor of Arts studies (undergraduate studies) finish with a BA defense and a BA degree. Undergraduate studies in English Philology prepare candidates for graduate studies in a similar field.

WHAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE AT OPOLE UNIVERSITY?

A professional team of academic teachers and lecturers supports and guides the undergraduates in their intellectual growth. Students are educated in modern lecture rooms in the newly renovated historical building of Collegium Maius equipped with modern audiovisual technology and a modern computer room with several stands. Our library and the reading room offer access to an extensive collection of Anglo-Saxon literature (more than 37 thousand volumes devoted to various aspects of culture and language 

STUDENT MOBILITY PERSPECTIVES

Our students can enroll in an exchange programme Erasmus+ offered by the University of Opole, which allows for studying abroad for a semester or two, developing foreign language communication skills, learning about culture of a foreign country and gaining professional knowledge via a foreign language. Our partners are, among others, in Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, HungarySpain, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Germany, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey and Italy. Students can also participate in study visits connected with the study program and do their internship abroad. (more information available at www.erasmus.uni.opole.pl).

STUDENT MOBILITY PERSPECTIVES

Undergraduates of English Philology finish their studies with strong communication skills in English in writing and speaking at C1 level and thus may seek employment requiring advanced command of English and business settings. Moreover, our students finish their studies with the ability to search for information in various sources, to analyze and synthesize information, and to work effectively both independently and in teams. They also understand the need to learn throughout life. They are well prepared for a career in, for example:

·translation and interpretation bureaus

·public relations

·publishing houses

·advertising agencies

·fundraising organizations

·commercial, corporate or other business institutions

·research institutes

·many other fields that require advanced knowledge of English and liberal arts education.

 The students interested in gaining teaching qualifications are advised to continue their MA studies with the Teacher Training Programme or enroll in additional teacher training post-graduate studies also offered by Opole University.

Fully accessible to people with special needs.

CONTACT

For general information and enquiries please contact:

Faculty of Philology
web: http://ep.wfil.uni.opole.pl/

TUITION FEE

The annual cost of studying at English Philology in the 2024-2025 academic year is as follows:

I year
4100 zł
II year
4000 zł
III year 4000 zł 

The annual fee can be paid in eight equal monthly installments, payable in advance from October to January and from March to June to the 10th day of each month.

FOREIGN CANDIDATES

More information for foreign candidates is available at hello.uni.opole.pl

E-mail for questions about the recruitment of foreigners: hello@uni.opole.pl

tel. +48 77 452 7496,      +48 77 452 7292

Foreign candidates submit their documets to International Students Office (can also be sent by mail)

address: Grunwaldzka 31, Opole 45-054, room 1,8,9 

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

50 points is the minimum score for enrollment obtained on the basis of the tables below.

Admission requirements: ranking of diplomas

LP.

Matura exam

Weight

Subject

Part

% PKT

1

English

written

basic level

0,60

extended level

0,80

2

subject of your choice *

written

basic level

0,15

extended level

0,20

A candidate shall choose only one level.
*  Any final exam but for the English language.

Candidates with "OLD MATURA"

LP.

SUBJECT

GRADE

WEIGHT

1

English

written part of the matura exam

0,80

2

subject of your choice **

written part of the matura exam

0,20

final grade *

0,15

* Final grade is converted into the points according to the table in Attachment 4 to the Senate Resulution and will be considered only in case the candidate had no written exam in the given sugject. 

** Any final exam but for the English language

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA FOR FOREIGN CANDIDATES

In order to apply, enter the following final exam grades from the secondary school certificate:

1. English 

2. Any subject of your choice.

Qualification awarded:

(in Polish) Licencjat z English Philology

Access to further studies:

Undergraduate English Philology studies prepare students for further education in graduate studies in humanities.

Professional status:

Undergraduates of English Philology with Business English elective module have general education in liberal arts as well as knowledge of the literature, culture, and history of English-speaking countries, including general linguistic education. Their command of oral and written English is at C1 level of CEFR for languages. They use the language with relative fluency, execution, and efficiency of communication in a wide range of general and business-related topics. They possess an accessible knowledge of business English; know the lexical, grammatical, and stylistic rules of the Business English language and the rules for the selection of means to express various types of information. They are familiar with social, economic, political, and cultural institutions and with the current system in the world. They are able to search, analyze, find and use information from academic and other sources and tools, including online resources. They can prioritize the implementation of own goals and tasks set by others in a business context and are ready to shape their own views on the basis of the acquired specific and detailed general knowledge and business-related knowledge. Undergraduates may seek employment in the business and services sector requiring advanced knowledge of English, for example in corporations, publishing houses, travel agencies and other companies and services sector with foreign contacts. The study programme includes 90 hours of internship.

Learning outcomes

Undergraduates of English Philology know and understand:
• the place and significance of the philological science among humanities and its analytical and methodological tools
• basic terminology and theories of linguistic, literary and cultural studies
• the role of English as a cognitive means and a tool used for studying
• main methods of analysis and interpretation of culture products, in the studied disciplines, including theories and research schools within English philology
• complex nature and historical changes of language
• geographical, historical and political facts referring to the English-speaking countries
• elements of academic discourse relating to the studied discipline
• legal, ethical and linguistic considerations of their professional activity resulting from the studied discipline
• principles of functioning of cultural institutions related to the scope of English philology
• principles of copyright and its protection in relation to various cultural products, in particular in the field of English philology
• basic facts regarding the literature of English-speaking countries
• the contents associated with the elective module (as specified in a separate list of module learning outcomes)

Undergraduates of English Philology can:
• use the terminology and take theoretical standpoints resulting from English studies
• recognize different types of texts in order to perform their critical analysis and assess their relevance and impact in cultural processes
• use arguments and formulate logical conclusions based on studies of other authors
• create and read English-language texts and prepare elaborate presentations relating to English studies using formal sources
• use English at the level of C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages
• formulate research problems and use appropriate tools and methods to analyse and discuss them with other specialists in the field of English philology under the guidance of the supervisor
• explore and critically analyse information from various sources in the field of English philology
• take up individual and group activities aimed at developing language skills and study techniques to ensure success in learning
• use the acquired knowledge and skills to deepen their academic interests in the intra- and interdisciplinary dimension
• use another foreign language at B2 level.
• use the knowledge associated with the elective module (as specified in a separate list of module learning outcomes)

Undergraduates of English Philology are ready to:
• prioritize the implementation of various tasks related to studying and professional work
• critically evaluate and solve problems arising from the implementation of professional tasks such as texts creation and translation or language support in institutions and enterprises
• accept linguistic and cultural differences and recognize them as natural vocational factors
• participate in various forms of cultural life
• comply with the rules of professional ethics and develop their language skills in the English language in the process of lifelong learning
• function competently, responsibly and ethically within the area defined by the elective module (as specified in a separate list of module learning outcomes).

Admission procedures:

Visit the following page for details on admission procedures: https://rekrutacja.uni.opole.pl