The Social and Public Policy program offers an exciting opportunity for young individuals looking to create a positive impact in today’s world. This comprehensive program equips students with vital skills and knowledge in political science, social policy, and public policy. It provides an in-depth understanding of contemporary social and political issues and their determining factors.
The curriculum commences with courses focused on the major processes shaping the modern world, including environmental, economic, political, historical, and social aspects. Students also learn how these processes are analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods in the first year. The second year is dedicated to courses on designing policy programs as responses to these processes, and the third year focuses on implementing these programs.
Designed for students interested in the experiences and perspectives of countries undergoing significant social change, the program addresses the challenges faced by such countries. It ensures that students gain knowledge about contemporary political processes, mechanisms shaping social inequalities, demographic changes, and cultural transformations.
Upon completing the Bachelor’s degree in Social and Public Policy, graduates have access to a wide range of career opportunities. They are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in various roles within the public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international organizations. Potential career paths include public policy analysis, public administration, community development, education, and healthcare. Additionally, graduates can pursue further education, such as a master’s or doctoral degree, to further enhance their expertise in a specific area of interest. Ultimately, program graduates are prepared for rewarding and meaningful careers across diverse fields.
During their studies, our students have the amazing opportunity to take part in the Erasmus+ program, which enables them to pursue their studies at esteemed universities across the European Union. Additionally, we are proud to offer a unique dual degree program tailored exclusively for students of Social and Public Policy. This program affords students the opportunity to earn diplomas from both the University of Warsaw and the highly acclaimed Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which is ranked 57th in the QS World University ranking. This exceptional program allows dedicated students to undertake the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship at PolyU, in conjunction with the Social and Public Policy program at the University of Warsaw, culminating in the attainment of two well-deserved diplomas. It is also worth mentioning that students who qualify for our Dual Degree Program will receive a scholarship from PolyU during their stay in Hong Kong.
If you choose this field of study…
Introduction to European Political Institutions
Economics
Introduction to social and public policy
Sociology of Social Problems
Introduction to research methods
Introduction to CEE Political Institutions
Demography
Political research
Quantitative research methods
Qualitative methods
Public services' design
Redistribution policy and politics
Academic writting
Policy analysis
Social work and care services
Research project
Welfare mix
Migration policy
Labour market policy
Family policy
Foreign language
Environmental Policy
Quant-workshop
Qualit-workshop
Project management and implementation
Project evaluation
International and regional organizations
Public policy in practise
Accounting basics
Fundraising
Career development & self-management skills formation
The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies is one of the largest teaching and research units of its kind, not only in Poland, but also throughout Central and Eastern Europe. We operate as a part of the best and the largest Polish university – the University of Warsaw. Close to three and a half thousand students gain knowledge within our walls on both a full-time and part-time basis.
Students of the Faculty not only gain education which is versatile and useful in their professional lives, but also one that develops their interests and passions, in accordance with the centuries-old traditions of our university. Every year, hundreds of our best students get the opportunity to go on exchange for a few months to major foreign universities, both in Europe and around the world. There is also an active research programme in the Faculty, bringing together students who are engaged in independent research and implementing original projects through academic clubs. The most active students also have an opportunity to gain valuable experience through our vibrant students’ union, which is an important part of academic life at the Faculty.
Graduates are innovative and comprehensively educated professionals, highly valued in the labour market, which is confirmed by all sorts of rankings and statistics – they are also visible participants in public life, experts of national and international standing, and political commentators. Journalists, politicians, managers at the highest level – many of them took their first steps in their respective fields within the walls of the Faculty.
The professors, lecturers, and employees at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies form a unique team, on a nationwide scale, of theorists and practitioners who are actively involved in public life, excellent educators and researchers, recognized experts and authorities in their fields.
Proof of the Faculty’s leading position is not only the large popularity of its educational programmes, but also the results of rankings and classifications, where our programmes and units have for years been rated as number one, and also the results from research which show that employers have deep trust and confidence in the graduates of our Faculty. Our organizational units and their educational programmes also consistently earn top ratings from the Polish Accreditation Committee, as well as the University Accreditation Committee.
Candidate
I am interested in Social and Public Policy because it will teach me how to design and implement policy programs that address contemporary social and political issues, and equip me with the skills and knowledge to positively impact communities, organizations, and the world.
Graduate
I gained essential skills and knowledge in social policy, public policy, and political science, and learned how to design and implement policy programs to positively impact communities and organizations.
Graduates of this course will be characterized by interdisciplinary knowledge and excellent preparation for work in various fields.
Planned fees for the year 2024/2025:
Tuition fee for the first year of the programme – EUR 3,600*
Tuition fee for the second year of the programme –EUR 3,600*
Tuition fee for the third year of the programme –EUR 3,600*
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* The fee can be paid in instalments – EUR 1,800/semester