European Politics and Economics

The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at Warsaw University is a prestigious institution offering high-quality education in political science and international studies. With a focus on academic excellence, the faculty has been providing students with a world-class education for many years. It is the oldest and largest political science center in Poland, with a reputation for being the best in the country. This reputation has been confirmed by numerous rankings, including the Perspektywy ranking.

One of the faculty's most prominent programs is the European Politics and Economics program. This program is designed for students who are interested in learning about the economic and political integration of Europe, the functioning of the European Union, EU law, and the EU internal market. The program covers the structure, competencies, and activities of the European Union, its impact on member states, and the mutual relations between them.

One of the unique features of the European Politics and Economics program is that it is run jointly by two faculties: the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies and the Faculty of Economic Sciences. This partnership provides students with a well-developed economic component, which sets it apart from other European studies programs offered in Poland.

The entire program is conducted in English, providing an opportunity for students to improve their language skills while also gaining knowledge of European politics and economics. The program is delivered by a team of distinguished lecturers, including Europeanists, political scientists, economists, and lawyers, who are both theoreticians and practitioners. The teaching staff includes lecturers who have worked in government ministries, think tanks, foreign institutions, the media, and business, giving students a unique insight into the practical application of their learning.

Students of the European Politics and Economics program gain knowledge of international economics, the functioning of trade, and international capital, labor, and currency markets. They are introduced to the processes of currency and economic integration in the EU, and the impact these have on private and public entities. Students participate in workshop-type lessons, simulations of the work of EU institutions, Oxford-style debates, and round tables, using a variety of audiovisual tools.

The program prepares students to understand the dynamics of political, economic, legal, and social changes at the national and supranational levels. Graduates are equipped with decision-making strategies and can analyze the positions, approaches, and conduct of participants in integration processes, as well as the mutual relations among them and their interactions with other entities (stakeholders) in social and economic life. Graduates of the program also acquire knowledge about the economic aspects of the functioning of the European Union and the implementation of EU policies.

The interdisciplinary education provided by the European Politics and Economics program enables graduates to conduct business activity on the EU market, work in lobbying or consulting firms, public administration at the government and local government levels, as officials of EU institutions or agencies, or in international structures, non-governmental organizations, the media, and cultural institutions active in European marketing.

In conclusion, the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at Warsaw University is a prestigious institution that provides students with high-quality education in political science and international studies. The European Politics and Economics program, run jointly with the Faculty of Economic Sciences, is a unique program that sets it apart from other European studies programs offered in Poland. With a team of distinguished lecturers and a focus on practical application, graduates of this program are well-equipped to navigate the complex world of European politics and economics.