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Faculty
Faculty of Philology
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Scope of studies and length 240 ECTS credits, 4 years |

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Qualification awarded Bachelor in Humanities |

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Application deadline*
1 May / 1 July
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Language Polish/Russian |

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Tuition fee per year 4 108 €
EU/EFTA students can apply for a state-funded places
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Start of studies
September 1
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City Vilnius |
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Lithuania and Poland are strategic partners, therefore qualified Polish specialists are always in demand in Lithuania. Our graduates help to develop the political, economic and cultural cooperation ties that have linked the two countries for many years.
This study programme allows you to become fluent in Polish even if you start from zero. It provides you with the possibility to get acquainted with the literature and culture of Poland and other Central and East European countries, as well as with the Polish language and culture of Lithuania, and to master modern methods of language and literature research.
You will learn to analyse and evaluate Polish language, culture and literature in a broader context.
The programme is flexible and open to students' interests, allowing them to choose Minor studies of another language and culture, to freely choose different subjects or to individually direct their studies towards linguistics or literary studies.
Learning of the Polish language starts upon enrolment.
Programme structure
Course unit title |
ECTS
credits
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Course unit title |
ECTS
credits
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1 semester
Compulsory courses
Ancient Literature
History and Culture of the Central and Eastern European Region
Introduction to Linguistics
Modern Polish Language, Culture and Society I/IV p.
Polish Phonetics
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30.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
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2 semester
Compulsory courses
Academic Writing
Introduction to Polish Literature
Introduction to the Theory of Literature
Modern Polish Language, Culture and Society II/IV p.
Polish Lexicology, Lexicography and Electronic Resources
Optional Courses
Basic Studies in Intercultural Communication
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Polish Folklore and Mythology
Polish Language on the Internet
Polish Language outside of Poland
The Language of the Polish Cinema
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30.0
25.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
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3 semester
Compulsory courses
Modern Polish Language, Culture and Society III/IV p.
Polish Literature: Middle Ages – 18th c.
Polish Morphology
Optional Courses
Development of Polish Culture
Elocution
History and Culture of Poland
Introduction to Ethnolinguistics
Introduction to Translation
Languages and Cultures of Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Latin Language I/II p.
The Culture of Polish and Lithuanian Border
The Literary Image of a Human in the Age of Enlightenment
Individual Study Subjects*
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30.0
15.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
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4 semester
Compulsory courses
Modern Polish Language, Culture and Society IV/IV p.
Polish Literature: 19th c.
Polish Syntax
Optional courses
Basic Studies in Intercultural Communication
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Latin Language II/II p.
Polish Cultural Tradition in Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Polish Folklore and Mythology
Polish Language on the Internet
Polish Language outside of Poland
Prehistory of Polish Language
The Language of the Polish Cinema
Traditions of Vilnius' Cultural Life (1905-1939)
Western Literature: Realism vs. Modernism
Individual Study Subjects*
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30.0
15.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
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5 semester
Compulsory courses
Historical Development of the Polish Language
Polish Literature: 20th c.
Optional courses
Business Polish
Contemporary Polish Art
Culture and Art in Poland
Development of Polish Culture
Elements of Polish Feminist Discourse in the 19th and Early 20th Century
Elocution
Introduction to Ethnolinguistics
Introduction to Translation
Languages and Cultures of Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Legal Polish
Political Polish and Language of the Mass Media
The Culture of Polish and Lithuanian Border
The Literary Image of a Human in the Age of Enlightenment
Works of Polish Nobel Prize Winners in Literature
20th Century Polish Drama
Individual Study Subjects*
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30.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
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6 semester
Compulsory courses
Polish Literature of Lithuania
Term Paper
Optional courses
Artificial Intelligence and Language Learning
Basic Studies in Intercultural Communication
Introduction to Pragmatics
Introduction to Semantics
Introduction to Slavonic Etymology
Introduction to Typology of Languages
Literary Discourse Analysis
Polish Cultural Tradition in Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Polish Folklore and Mythology
Polish Language on the Internet
Polish Language outside of Poland
The Language of the Polish Cinema
Traditions of Vilnius' Cultural Life (1905-1939)
Western Literature: Realism vs. Modernism
Individual Study Subjects*
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30.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
15.0
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7 semester
Compulsory courses
Bachelor's Final Thesis Seminar
Optional courses
Business Polish
Contemporary Polish Art
Current Aspects of Lithuanian Literature
Development of Polish Culture
Elements of Polish Feminist Discourse in the 19th and Early 20th Century
Elocution
Introduction to Applied Linguistics
Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics
Introduction to Ethnolinguistics
Introduction to Semiotics
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Introduction to Translation
Languages and Cultures of Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Legal Polish
Literary Rebels: the Vanguard, the Left and the Bohemians
Political Polish and Language of the Mass Media
Standard Lithuanian: attitudes and usage
The Culture of Polish and Lithuanian Border
The Literary Image of a Human in the Age of Enlightenment
Works of Polish Nobel Prize Winners in Literature
20th Century Polish Drama
Individual Study Subjects*
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30.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
15.0
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8 semester
Compulsory courses
Bachelor Final Thesis
Optional Courses
Practical Work and Internship: Editing
Practical Work and Internship: Intercultural Communication
Practical Work and Internship: Polish Language Teaching
Practical Work and Internship: Translation
Research Practice
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30.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
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* Individual study courses include a list of courses students can choose from, in particular:
- 20+ languages: English, French, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Russian, Polish, Spanish, Italian, Latin, Ancient Greek, Modern Greek, Danish, Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish, Hungarian, Slovenian, Croatian, Romanian, Turkish and Georgian;
- optional courses from the same and/or other study fields;
- General University Studies (GUS) modules covering a wide range of study fields throughout the University (for the complete list see here);
- Minor Studies in another study field.
Key Learning Outcomes
Polish Philology graduates can communicate in Polish (C1–C2) in different communicative situations:
- they can understand, create and edit texts of different genres;
- compare, analyse and summarise various linguistic, literary and cultural phenomena;
- carry out philological research, write professional and scholarly conclusions;
- apply and develop translation skills (Polish-Lithuanian-Polish);
- work and study independently, to critically analyse and assess any retrieved information, to cooperate in a multicultural environment.
Programme Specific Requirements
- Proof of at least B1 level of Russian according to the CEFR.
- Submit one of the following: (IELTS Academic 4.5+, TOEFL iBT 32+, Cambridge English exam 140+, Pearson PTE Academic 43+, LanguageCert IESOL B1, Duolingo English Test 65+) or other English proficiency document confirming that the applicant has achieved B1 level according to CEFR.
- Applicants can be exempt from providing a level confirming certificate in cases described in the General admission requirements.
In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.
Why choose this programme?
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It is a comprehensive study of Polish language, linguistics, literature and culture;
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The programme has highly skilled lecturers, of which some are native speakers;
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The content of studies is constantly updated according to the labor market and students’ needs;
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Up to 50% of studies can be tailored to your interests: you can choose subjects from your study field or other fields, one or more of the 25 foreign languages, Minor studies, GUS subjects;
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Exchange programs to top universities abroad (ERASMUS+ or other exchange programmes);
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Traineeships in Lithuania or abroad: creative writing, translating, editing, language teaching, working in an intercultural field or engaging in research;
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You will acquire valuable general skills: you will learn to work and learn independently and in a group, to think critically and creatively, to solve problems, to collaborate in a multicultural environment, and to be accountable for your work.
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What comes after?
The graduates can work in:
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Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Lithuania and Embassy of Lithuania in Poland;
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International organisations;
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Cultural institutions (e.g. the Polish Institute in Vilnius, the Adam Mickiewicz Museum in Vilnius, the National Martynas Mažvydas Library of Lithuania);
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Educational institutions (schools and high schools, language teaching centres);
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Media field (e.g. "TVP Wilno");
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Public relations and creative communication field;
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Translation agencies (e.g. AJ Projects, Vertuum), publishing houses, and editorial offices;
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Tourism/travel agencies, hotels;
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Lithuanian and foreign-owned business and service companies (e.g. banks, logistics companies, shared service centres);
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State and public institutions (e.g. Vilnius Territorial Customs);
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Graduates can also do freelance jobs or work as self-employed content creators, translators, publishers, and creative communicators.
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