BA in Political Science
Warsaw, Poland
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English, Polish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU students | €2900 - for EU students
Key Summary
About: Political Science at VIZJA University in Warsaw offers insight into political systems, public policy and media influence while building analytical, communication and research skills. Over 3 years you'll study national and international politics, democratic processes and public administration via case studies. Classes are in English or Polish on a modern Warsaw campus. Keywords: governance, EU, media, policy, research methods.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in journalism, public service, NGOs, PR and policy consulting. Specialisations: European Studies (EU administration); Journalism (reporter, editor); Social Communication and Public Relations (PR strategist, communications officer). Career opportunities also include policy analyst and media relations specialist.
Political Science at VIZJA University equips you with critical insight into political systems, public policy and media influence—while building strong analytical, communication and research skills. Over 3 years, you’ll explore national and international politics, democratic processes and public administration through case studies, teamwork and interactive workshops.
Classes are available in English or Polish, and you’ll graduate ready for roles in journalism, public service, NGO work, PR or policy consulting.
Study Paths
European Studies
In today's world, most people feel more European than national. This trend makes it very important to expand knowledge about the functioning of the European Union institutions, the policies of European countries, and the financial perspectives of EU funds. What can you do after these studies?
Completion of the specialisation offers wide opportunities for employment in the administrative sphere at the European and national level, as well as a specialist in European funds or a coordinator of EU projects.
Journalism
Journalism - Graduating from this specialisation prepares you not only to work as a journalist, but also to start a professional career in the broadly understood media world - in the press, on the radio, on television, and in the online media.
The study program has been designed to be a source of professional preparation for effective functioning in the modern media market. These are studies that shape media personality by developing communication skills.
Social Communication and Public Relations
Completion of this specialisation prepares you to work in the field of building PR communication strategies and image shaping, as well as establishing positive relations with the social and business environment during cooperation in campaign management and cooperation with the media.
It enables the acquisition of skills in solving crisis situations, the art of discussing and negotiating, as well as in the area of presentation and self-presentation.
European Studies
- You are interested in the politics of the European Union
- You are not indifferent to the fate of Europe, and you would like to act in its favour
- You are planning to link your career to the area of European funds
Journalism
- You have a light pen
- You're interested in the media
- You dream of a career as a journalist or working in the media
Social Communication and Public Relations
- You can make contacts easily,
- You are interested in media and communication,
- You are considering working in the field of business communication and negotiation
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with the VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
Scholarship
The scholarship may be awarded to any student who obtained an average grade not lower than 4.8 in an academic year.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
Sports Scholarship
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sports achievements at least national level. In addition, we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg, the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
Special Scholarships for Disabled People
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labour market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
European Studies
The first year of studies is dominated by subjects which, regardless of the chosen field of study, provide broad horizons of thinking and understanding of concepts and basic issues in a given field of study. As a result, you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you find yourself in many different professions in the future, and prepare to undertake interdisciplinary projects, which is particularly important and valued on the labour market today. From the second semester, the classes introduce in detail the content specific to the selected field of study.
During the second year of studies, subjects focused on the chosen field of study are introduced to the curriculum. They allow you to deepen your knowledge and acquire the competencies necessary to understand and use knowledge in the field of political science in various spheres of social activity and European cooperation.
In the third year of studies, you can choose subjects in the field of European studies to obtain the qualifications necessary to build a career in the field of broadly understood international cooperation. In each semester, you can choose 4 out of 6 speciality subjects.
Journalism
The first year of studies is dominated by subjects which, regardless of the chosen field of study, provide broad horizons of thinking and understanding of concepts and basic issues in a given field of study. As a result, you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you find yourself in many different professions in the future, and prepare to undertake interdisciplinary projects, which is particularly important and valued on the labour market today. From the second semester, the classes introduce more and more detailed content specific to the chosen field of study.
During the second year of studies, subjects focused on the chosen field of study are introduced to the curriculum. They allow you to deepen your knowledge and acquire the competencies necessary to understand and use knowledge in the field of political science in various spheres of social activity.
In the third year of your studies, you can choose journalism subjects to gain specialist preparation for the journalistic profession. In each semester, you can choose 4 out of 6 speciality subjects.
Social Communication and Public Relations
The first year of studies is dominated by subjects which, regardless of the chosen field of study, provide broad horizons of thinking and understanding of concepts and basic issues in a given field of study. As a result, you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you find yourself in many different professions in the future, and prepare to undertake interdisciplinary projects, which is particularly important and valued on the labour market today. From the second semester, the classes introduce more and more detailed content specific to the selected field of study.
During the second year of studies, subjects focused on the chosen field of study are introduced to the curriculum. They allow you to deepen your knowledge and acquire the competencies necessary to understand and use knowledge in the field of political science in various spheres of social activity.
In the third year of studies, you can choose a subject in the field of social communication and public relations to gain specialist preparation for PR. In each semester, you can choose 4 out of 6 speciality subjects.
European Studies
Completion of the specialisation offers wide opportunities for employment in the administrative sphere at the European and national level, as well as a specialist in European funds or a coordinator of EU projects.
Journalism
Completing the specialisation opens up wide opportunities to work in the media market - as a PR expert, media expert, presenter, editor, editor, marketer, radio host or press spokesman.
Social Communication and Public Relations
The specialisation allows you to work in areas dealing with broadly understood PR and communication in companies (PR agencies) and in the media market as a PR person.
VIZJA University is a place of new opportunities. At the modern campus, located in the center of Warsaw, we create a space for students to boost creativity, develop a successful career and carry out a variety of projects.
For over 25 years, as one of the leading universities in Poland, we have been conducting extensive academic research in the fields of human, social, and economic sciences. We stand out because of our openness to the student’s needs and initiatives, commitment to their development, and a modern approach to education.