Undergraduate Studies- Philosophy in English

The undergraduate studies programme within our department is fully compatible with both the Polish and Vatican regulations regarding first-cycle studies. However, it also contains elements that are unique to our faculty. Studies last for three years (six semesters) and are organized so that the student makes consequential steps towards the desired learning outcomes: a solid base of philosophical knowledge, and the development of typical philosophical skills and competencies, including:

• critical thinking
• intellectual independence
• the readiness for instant development
• flexible thinking
• the ability to develop non-standard solutions
• methods for an effective organization of work and tasks
• argumentation based on reason
• resistance to manipulation

Classes include lectures, seminars, and discussions. All of these are delivered entirely in English and are conducted in a cozy atmosphere with an emphasis placed on providing high-quality education. Learning outcomes are verified by assessments. In most cases, these are oral exams or essays. They may also take place in seminars, where the student’s participation is the subject of assessment. Students have the opportunity to work both in groups and individually with their teachers. Each of our students is treated as a unique individual with genuine needs and their own path of development. We also endeavor to organize studies so that our students are able to work and study, or study another field simultaneously.

Studies in English are paid. The tuition fee is 4300PLN/1000 EUR per semester. There are some minor additional costs to be covered, such as the recruitment fee and the student's ID card cost.

Our plan for your education:

Winter Semester 2023/24 (1^st October 2023 to end of January 2024)

1. History of Ancient Philosophy
2. Logic
3. Introduction to Philosophy
4. Epistemology
5. Psychology OR Introduction to Holy Scripture
6. Methodology of Academic Work and IT
7. Latin
8. Modern Language (Polish)
9. Physical Education

total: 330 hours (22 hours of classes per week) and 30 ECTS

Summer Semester 2023/24 (February 2024 to June 2024)

1. History of Medieval Philosophy
2. Logic
3. Discussion Class
4. Epistemology
5. Academic Writing
6. Latin
7. Modern Language
8. Physical Education

total: 330 hours (22 hours of classes per week) and 30 ECTS

Winter Semester 2024/25 (1^st October 2024 to end of January 2025)

1. History of Modern Philosophy
2. Metaphysics
3. Semiotics and General Methodology of Science
4. Philosophy of Nature with Elements
   of Science
5. Art of Argumentation
6. Latin
7. Modern Language

total: 300 hours (20 hours of classes per week) and 30 ECTS

Summer Semester 2024/25 (February 2025 to June 2025)

1. History of Contemporary Philosophy
2. Contemporary Versions of Classical Metaphysics OR Contemporary Non-classical Metaphysics
3. History of Polish Philosophy
4. Criticism of Reductionism and the Philosophy of Dynamic Systems
   of Modern Science OR Determinism and Science
5. Discussion Class
6. Latin
7. Modern Language (Polish)

total: 270 hours (18 hours of classes per week) and 30 ECTS

Winter Semester 2025/26 (1^st October 2025 to end of January 2026)

1. Analytical Philosophy of Religion OR Continental Philosophy of Religion
2. Philosophical Anthropology
3. Ethics
4. Philosophy of Politics
5. Philosophy of Culture OR Aesthetics
6. Academic Seminar

total: 300 hours (20 hours of classes per week) and 30 ECTS

Summer Semester 2025/26(February 2026 to June 2026)

1. Philosophy of God
2. Contemporary Anthropological Dilemmas or Christian Anthropology
3. Science and Faith
4. Discussion Class
5. Bioethics or Ethical Dilemmas in Medical Practice
6. Academic Seminar
7. Thesis

total: 240 hours (16 hours of classes per week) and 30 ECTS

Discussion classes are a unique chance to gather the students of all years together for a fruitful exchange of thoughts. Potential discussion classes are: Seminar on Metaphysics / Seminar on Ethics / Seminar on the Philosophy of Nature / Seminar on Epistemology / Seminar on Logic / Seminar on Philosophical Anthropology / Seminar on Political Philosophy / Seminar on the History of Philosophy

The academic seminar is meant to be a class developing the skills necessary to write a thesis. Students are allowed to choose their thesis supervisors from among the faculty members, in accordance with their philosophical interests.

To obtain a Bachelor's degree from our faculty, you should write the BA thesis and pass the final exam. Final exams are usually held in July and September.

For recruitment details, click here.

Contact us for more details:

Questions regarding the program of studies, faculty, university, and living in Krakow may be sent to: dr Jakub Synowiec, Project Coordinator: jakub.synowiec@upjp2.edu.pl

Technical questions regarding documents and procedures may be sent to the recruitment office: recruitment@upjp2.edu.pl