Culture, thought and humanity

The program Culture, Thought and Humanity will allow you to gain advanced knowledge of philosophical ideas and their influence on the process of cultural formation, as well as the use of these ideas for dialogue between cultures. The program’s motto is „Thinking for a change.”

Students learn about the various stages of European civilization, and discover the topics from the philosophy of culture (including modern culture) and aesthetics. They can reflect on ethical issues (such as humanitarian aid), as well as introducing you to axiological and socio-political topics. They are encouraged you to go beyond the realm of philosophy, with courses in Sociology and Psychology.

The programme is dedicated to those candidates, who are interested in humanistic ideas and their influence upon the process of cultural formation, their interrelationships, their presence in different cultures, and their dynamics in the processes of cultural development.

The core subjects:

The admission requirements for this field of study include:

• possession of a high school certificate to undertake studies,
• presentation of a certificate of proficiency in English of at least level B2 on the Council of Europe scale.

Studying Culture, Thought and Humanity will prepare you for work in institutions in the areas of education, media and the arts, as well as in non-governmental organizations operating at the intersection of cultures.

The programme includes international cooperation, offering a palette of courses taught by teachers from both University of Wrocław and foreign centers (US, Carbondale).