Political Science (4 specialisations)

Short Profile

Explore the world through the lens of local and global politics, law, and society!

Begin your journey in Political Science at the Institute of Political Studies at the University of Wrocław. You will gain up-to-date, interdisciplinary knowledge of political systems, international relations, law, ideologies, political parties, and social movements. The programme equips you with the skills necessary to analyse complex political issues, understand the workings of governmental institutions, assess policy decisions, and evaluate legislative processes from an objective, scholarly, and critical perspective.

The political science programme is designed for those curious about how societies are governed, how political systems operate, and how policies are developed and implemented. It is an ideal choice for individuals seeking to understand the complexities of power, global cooperation, and social change.

Students also have the opportunity to choose one of four career-oriented specialisations: Comparative Politics, Media and Politics, Global Security, and Europe in the World.

Course Content

The Political Science programme includes both core and elective courses through which students become familiar with the various forms of political marketing, social communication, and diplomatic practice. Participants gain experience in initiating and organising a wide range of social and political activities, including election campaigns. Students are also introduced to advanced information and communication technologies and learn how to evaluate and verify information obtained from diverse sources.

Courses and modules you can expect:

• Introduction to Political Science 
• Political systems of Europe
• Media and mass communication 
• Economic Policy 
• Democracy and Dedemocratization
• Social policy
• Self-government and Local Policy
• Parties and party systems
• Terrorism and Counterterrorism 
• Political marketing
• Public Policy
• Multi-level Governance in Europe

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Political Science programme gain an understanding of the mechanisms behind the formation of social groups with specific political interests, methods of analysing and resolving conflicts, and the foundations of cooperation among various actors in public life. This knowledge enables them to pursue their own professional pathways within the context of an evolving and unpredictable social and political environment.

Future workplaces:

• public administration
• city councils 
• provincial offices
• district offices
• international and EU institutions
• foundations and associations working for democracy, human rights and European integration
• organisations monitoring public policy, legislative processes and elections
• political counselling
• campaign management

Admission Requirements

Main Requirements:

• Legalised High School graduation certificate or equivalent ( IB or EB diplomas - legalisation is not required )
• High School transcript of grades (legalisation is optional)
• NAWA Director's Individual Recognition Statement*
• Certificate confirming English language proficiency at B2 level (please add here hiperlink to our webiste: https://international.uni.wroc.pl/en/admission-full-degree-studies/english-language-requirements)
• Passport photocopy or ID card (EU candidates)
• Digital passport size photo

Additional Requirements: Written exam in the form of an essay inspired by one of the following classical philosophical works or any other of similar character*

* Mandatory if the high school certificate is issued in an educational system outside the EU/EFTA/OECD, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Ukraine and China, and if it is not an IB or EB diploma or covered by an international agreement.

Please note: Conditional admission is possible without legalisation or the NAWA Director's Individual Recognition Statement.

Scope of entrance exam material and rules:

Topics for essay:

• The impact of politics on the life of an average citizen

Formal requirements:

• length: 250 words
• language: English
• recommended elements: title, introduction, topic analysis, conclusion, sources

Evaluation criteria:

• structure and organization of the text (0-5 points)
• style and linguistic correctness (0-5 points) 
• substantive content (0-5 points)
• originality of conclusions and argumentation (0-5 points)

Points scale: 0-20; Minimum points to pass: 10
The number of places available on the programme is limited.

We encourage to start preparing essay in advance.

Admission and contact information :

Admission system is open from 2nd February 2026 until 31st August 2026 via a link below:

www.international-applications.uni.wroc.pl

Admission Coordination Office at the Faculty of Social Sciences:

ul. Koszarowa 3
50-149 Wroclaw/Poland
study.socialsciences@uwr.edu.pl
+48 71 375 50 98, +48 71 375 52 65, +48 71 375 50 86

Admissions and Promotion Coordination Office

ul. Kuźnicza 34,
50-138 Wroclaw/Poland
study@uwr.edu.pl
+48 71 375 28 77