| Code | Fil_Ang_S1_EN |
|---|---|
| Organizational unit | Faculty of Philology |
| Field of studies | English Philology |
| Form of studies | stationary |
| Level of education | first cycle |
| Educational profile | academic |
| Language(s) of instruction | English |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Recruitment committee address | ul. Plac Niezależnego Zrzeszenia Studentów 1 15-420 Białystok, telefon: 85 745 74 60, e-mail: rekrutwf@uwb.edu.pl |
| Office opening hours | 10.00:14.00 |
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Description
The field of study is payable to all students.
The tuition fee can be found on the following website: http://www.uwb.edu.pl/tuition-fees
Full-time first-cycle (B.A. level) programme takes 3 years (6 semesters) to complete. The total number of hours amounts to 2030, with the total number of ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) set at 180.
GRADUATE’S PROFILE
The professional title of licencjat ( equivalent of B.A.) in the field of Philology is awarded upon completion of all courses prescribed in the study plan, and after a candidate has submitted their B.A. thesis and successfully passed their final (degree) examination. Holders of B.A. degree in English Philology have gained general knowledge of the language, literature, culture and history of the countries of the selected language area and can use this knowledge in social and professional life while observing ethical principles for good practice. The graduates are characterized by high level of linguistic competence in at least one target language (the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), and can use specialized language for professional purposes and in professional contexts. They also have interdisciplinary competence which enables them to apply their linguistic knowledge as well as communicative skills to different fields of academic and social life. The holders of Bachelor’s degree in English Philology can solve professional problems, know how to gather, process and transfer information (both in written and oral forms), and are able to participate actively within a team. Their knowledge and skills should allow them to work in educational, administrative and cultural institutions (such as publishing houses, editorial boards, mass media, tourist industry, service sector, etc.) – that is, they are fit for all the jobs that require good knowledge of the target language and culture. The holders of B.A. degree may continue their studies at M.A. level.
ECTS system
The total number of credits that must by earned during the programme is 180. To pass a year of study, a student must obtain at least 60 ECTS.
Documents
- a personal questionnaire (downloaded from the IRK),
- an application form for a student ID (downloaded from the IRK),
- a secondary school graduation certificate or a higher education diploma (together with apostille/legalised and their translation),
- an ID (e.g. passport or residence permit) – to present during an inspection,
- document confirming the knowledge of a English language at least at B1 level confirmed by a certificate, a diploma of graduation or a confirmation from the university obtained during the recruitment process that the candidate's knowledge of a foreign language is sufficient for them to study in that language;
- Candidates are exempted from having to produce the document when:
- the foreign language was the language of instruction at the secondary school or completed university programme,
- the foreign language is their mother tongue,
- the candidate passed the maturity exam in a foreign language at extended level with a minimum of 80% score,
- the candidate passed a foreign language examination at B1 level during their studies and this is shown in the diploma supplement,
- a medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to study in fields where students are exposed to harmful, strenuous or hazardous factors to health,
- evidence of possession:
- a health insurance policy for a given academic year of education in Poland, or
- The European Health Insurance Card, or
- public health insurance, or
- confirmation of the insurer's coverage of the costs of treatment on the territory of the Republic of Poland for a minimum amount of €30,000,
and in the absence of the documents referred to in points 1-4, he/she will declare that a copy will be provided before the first class begins,
- consent of parents or legal guardians to take up studies in the case of minors.
If the candidate's documents are submitted by a third party, he/she should present a power of attorney to submit the documents and his/her own identity document and a copy of the candidate's identity card for inspection.
Tuition fee
Additional information
Contact information:
University of Bialystok
Phone: +48 85 745 70 53
+48 85 745 70 80
E-mail: studyinuwb@uwb.edu.pl
Admission rules
Subject to be taken into account in the admission procedure:
- English language.
Admission procedure for candidates with new maturity exam
- The basis for recruitment is the result of the maturity examination in English - basic or extended level.
Conversion of points
- Recruitment of candidates with a maturity diploma obtained under the new maturity examination system takes place according to the following rules:
- the numerical value of the result of the final examination expressed as a percentage shall be taken as the basis for calculating the number of points obtained in the admission procedure (1% = 1 points),
- the test result obtained at the basic level is multiplied by a factor of 0.65,
- the test result obtained at the extended level is multiplied by a factor of 1.0,
- the candidate’s exam result obtained at the level of bilingual classes is multiplied by a factor of 1.3, provided that if the result obtained after applying the coefficient exceeds the number 100, it is assumed that the candidate has obtained 100 points.
Admission procedure for candidates with old maturity exam
- Recruitment is based on the result of the English Baccalaureate examination.
Conversion of points
- Recruitment of candidates with a maturity certificate obtained in the old maturity examination system is carried out in accordance with the principle that the assessment from the maturity exam subjects taken into account for admission are converted into points in the admission procedure as follows:
6,0 - 90 pts
5,0 - 75 pts
4,0 - 55 pts
3,0 - 40 pts
2,0 - 20 pts
on a 4-point scale:
5,0 - 80 pts
4,0 - 60 pts
3,0 - 40 pts
Admission procedure for candidates with European Baccalaureate (EB)
- The basis for recruitment is the result of the matriculation examination in English - basic or extended level.
Conversion of points
- The maximum number of points available in the admission procedure for one subject passed at advanced and extended level is 100,
- The maximum number of points possible to be obtained in the admission procedure in one subject passed at primary level is 70,
- Grades (points on the EB Diploma) will be converted into points in the admission procedure as follows:
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- extended and advanced level: (9.0 - 10) - 100 points, (7.5 - 8.99) - 85 points, (7.0 - 7.49) - 70 points, (6.0 - 6.99) - 55 points, (5.0 - 5.99) - 45 points, (0 - 4.99) - 0 points,
- basic level: (9.0 - 10) - 70 points, (7.5 - 8.99) - 60 points, (7.0 - 7.49) - 50 points, (6.0 - 6.99) - 40 points, (5.0 - 5.99) - 30 points, (0 - 4.99) - 0 points,
- Gor Polish and foreign languages, the basic level is considered to be L1, L4, L5, the extended level is considered to be L1+3, L2 and L3, and the advanced level is considered to be L2+3,
- For other subjects, 2 and 3 (number of hours per week) are considered as basic level, 4 and 5 as extended level and 5+3 as advanced level.
Admission procedure for candidates with International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Recruitment is based on the result of the baccalaureate exam in English - standard level (SL) or higher level (HL).
Conversion of points
- The maximum number of points possible in the admission procedure for one subject passed at higher level (HL) is 100,
- The maximum number of points available in the admission procedure for one subject passed at the standard level (SL) is 65,
- Grades (points on the IB Diploma) will be converted into points in the admission procedure as follows:
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- higher level (HL): 7 - 100 pts, 6 - 85 pts, 5 - 70 pts, 4 - 55 pts, 3 - 45 pts, 2 - 30 pts, 1 - 15 pts,
- basic (standard) level (SL): 7 - 65 pts, 6 - 60 pts, 5 - 50 pts, 4 - 40 pts, 3 - 30 pts, 2 - 20 pts, 1 - 0 pts,
- In the case of foreign languages, the standard level – SL is the level Ab initio, and the level B SL, and the level higher – HL is the level: A1 (SL or HL), A2 (SL or HL) and B HL.
Admission procedure for candidates with foreign diplomas
- Recruitment is based on an English language score/assessment.
Conversion of points
- The number of points obtained by a foreigner in the admission procedure shall be calculated according to the rules set out respectively in Resolution No. 3072 of the Senate of the University of Białystok of 29 June 2022on the conditions and procedure of recruitment conducted electronically for long-cycle, first-cycle, and second-degree programmes - annex 5 and 6.
- If the number of points obtained in the recruitment procedure cannot be determined on the basis of a document obtained abroad, entitling to undertake studies, the basis for recruitment is a preliminary written or oral examination or an interview in accordance with the provisions of the detailed recruitment rules set out in the Annexes to the resolution.