Cultural Studies Programme code: W1-N2KU19.2023

Education in the second degree Cultural Studies programme is delivered through three pathways: 1) research path – which presents the most important trends in cultural research, teaching knowledge and skills in the analysis and interpretation of various cultural texts, taking into account the perspectives of the sub-disciplines that make up the cultural sciences (including cultural anthropology, film studies, cultural communication, theatrology, literary culture and others); 2) career path – which prepares students for the practical application of the knowledge gained during their studies; 3) development path – which offers tutoring activities designed to help students discern or clarify their research and professional interests and find ways to further them. Cultural Studies is an all-academic programme that emphasises learning, experiencing and acting in the field of culture. The three specialisations (Film Studies, City Cultures, Cultural Participation Practices) are designed to specify and deepen the related knowledge and skills; each student chooses one of them at the end of the first semester to work on his or her master's thesis. Some of the classes may be conducted outside the University, e.g. in museums, galleries, theatres, cinemas and other places. The studies conclude with the preparation of a master's thesis, which is of a research character and is situated in the thematic area specified by the name of the selected specialisation: Film Studies, City Cultures or Cultural Participation Practices.

The condition for admission to the diploma examination is to achieve the learning outcomes provided for in the study program, to obtain a certificate of an appropriate level of language proficiency in a foreign language and to obtain positive grades for the diploma dissertation. The condition for graduation is to pass the diploma examination with at least a satisfactory result. A graduate receives a higher education diploma confirming obtaining the qualifications of the appropriate degree. Detailed rules of the diploma process and the requirements for the diploma thesis are set out in the Rules and Regulations of Studies at the University of Silesia and the diploma regulations.

Cultural Studies is a programme that implements the strategy of the University of Silesia in Katowice. We offer our students professional knowledge, building creative attitudes and shaping a sense of responsibility for Polish culture. We enable the individualisation of study programmes and support student mobility through contacts with universities in the country and abroad. Students participate in the life of the University through multidirectional scientific, cultural and artistic activities. High-quality education responds to the socio-economic needs of a globalising world, especially with regard to the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage (regional, national, European...), cultural education and the development of cultural life (including artistic, film, literary and theatrical life). We train specialists in the protection of cultural heritage (including regional heritage), educators and cultural animators. We offer a modern programme, enabling graduates to take effective and constructive action in the ever-changing labour market.