Area of Studies

languages and philological sciences

www

rekrutacja.us.edu.pl/karta-kierunku/english-studies-literature-and-culture/

Department

University of Silesia, Faculty of Humanities

Tuition and Other Fees

Application fee: PLN 85;

Tuition fees in the academic year 2026/2027:

• EU/EFTA citizens: no tuition fee;

• non-EU/EFTA citizens: to be announced.

Detailed information: https://rekrutacja.us.edu.pl/osoby-z-zagranicy/oplaty-za-studia/

Application Deadline(s)

11 July 2026

Course Description

Course Profile

English Studies: Literature and Culture is a modern degree programme conducted entirely in English, combining the rich tradition of literary and cultural studies with innovative teaching methods.

It’s the perfect choice for avid readers with a passion for English-speaking cultures and a curiosity for the humanities. Students develop critical thinking skills, learn to analyse literary and cultural texts, and refine their advanced language proficiency.

The curriculum covers a wide range of topics — from British and American literature, through cultural theory, to issues related to English-language media, communication, and contemporary social challenges.

The programme offers flexibility and individualised learning paths through a variety of elective modules, monographic courses, and academic tutoring. It emphasises independent thinking, project-based learning, and the ability to work with reliable sources of information.

Graduates are well prepared for further academic pursuits at the master’s level and for careers in academia, the cultural sector, publishing, media, international organisations, and the creative industries.

One of the programme’s key strengths is full immersion in the English language, alongside comprehensive preparation for work in multicultural and interdisciplinary environments.

Education Requirements

Essential documents required from candidates for studies:

1. Document that entitles the candidate to start studying at the undergraduate level in the country where the document was issued. Document issued abroad must be legalized or possess an apostille stamp.

2. Individual information provided by NAWAthat the document issued abroad entitles the candidate to apply for undergraduate programmes in the country where it was issued – if it was issued by a country that is not a member of the EU, EFTA or OECD and with which Poland does not have relevant agreements on the equivalence of education certificates. 

4. Document confirming proficiency in English. 

Other Requirements

The qualification includes the Matura certificate competition or its equivalent issued abroad (an educational document entitling to start studies in the country of issue). The results of the subjects indicated below will be taken into account:

• Polish* (weight = 30%)

• Modern foreign language (weight = 30%)

• One subject to choose from the following: History, Civics/Social Studies, Philosophy, History of Art, History of Music, Latin Language and Ancient Culture, Mathematics, Polish, modern foreign language (weight = 40%).

* or the official language of the country in which the document entitling candidate to apply for studies was issued. 

Detailed qualification criteria will be available in the Online Application  System (https://irk.us.edu.pl/en-gb/) – please check them before applying. Application starts on June 1st, 2026.

Contact

International Admissions Office:

admission@us.edu.pl

phone: +48 32 359 22 72, +48 32 359 22 73