Master in Culture, Thought and Humanity programme focuses on innovative approaches to understanding cultural diversity and addressing contemporary challenges through philosophical reflection. Students will explore different cultures, philosophical traditions, and ways of understanding humanity's place in the world. 
Our perfect candidate has background in humanities, cultures, philosophy or social sciences and is someone passionate about philosophy and intercultural dialogue, eager to solve complex cultural challenges. Learn to apply philosophical insights and analysis to real-world challenges in cultural institutions and humanitarian organisations.

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At Master's level, the Culture, Thought and Humanity programme encourages advanced critical engagement with key ideas and texts that have shaped human understanding across different historical periods and cultural contexts.

The curriculum encompasses major philosophical traditions, cultural theory and the humanities, analysing how concepts of identity and power are constructed, challenged and transformed. Students explore the dynamic relationship between culture and thought, with particular emphasis on literature, philosophy, art, religion and social discourse as expressions of human experience.

The programme places strong emphasis on critical interpretation and comparative analysis. It equips students with the ability to reflect on the ethical dimensions of cultural development within a global context.

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Courses and modules you can expect:

• Problems of European Civilization
• Cultural Psychology
• Critical Philosophy of Mass Culture
• New Media Aesthetics
• Contemporary Philosophical Conceptions of the Movies
• Utopian and Distopian Social Philosophy
• Religion and Public Security
• Social Philosophy

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Graduates develop advanced analytical, interpretative and research skills applicable to academic research, cultural institutions, education, policy analysis and related professional fields, fostering a deep and reflective understanding of humanity in both historical perspective and contemporary times.

Potential career paths include positions in:

• Cultural institutions and educational organizations 
• NGOs focused on intercultural dialogue and refugee assistance 
• Media and creative industries 
• Think tanks and research organizations 
• Humanitarian aid organizations 

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Main Requirements:

• Legalised Bachelor or Master degree certificate 
• Transcript of grades/supplement from bachelor or master studies (legalisation is optional)
• NAWA Director's Individual Recognition Statement*
• Certificate confirming English language proficiency at B2 level   
• Passport photocopy or ID card (EU candidates)
• Digital passport size photo

* Mandatory if the Bachelor/Master's diploma is issued in an educational system outside the EU/EFTA/OECD, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Ukraine and China, and if it is not covered by an international agreement.

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

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Culture, Thought and Humanity (English) - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Wroclaw

		Administration in International Organizations (English)
		Applied Social and Intercultural Studies
		Astrophysics (English)
		Biology: Integrative Biodiversity (English)
		Chemistry: Advanced Synthesis in Chemistry (English)
		Communication Management (English)
		Culture, Thought and Humanity (English)
		Economics and Finance (English)
		Geography: Tourism and Hospitality (English)
		Global Communication (English)
		International Relations - Global Studies (English)
		LLM International & European Law (English)
		Media Content Creation (English)
		Medical Biotechnology (English)
		Theoretical Physics (English)
		Administracja (Polish)
		Anglistyka (polish)
		Archeologia (polish)
		Astronomia (polish)
		Bezpieczeństwo międzynarodowe (polish)
		Biologia (polish)
		Biotechnologia (polish)
		Chemia (polish)
		Chemia i toksykologia sadowa (polish)
		Chemia medyczna (polish)
		Dyplomacja Europejska (polish)
		Dziennikarstwo i Komunikacja Społeczna (polish)
		Ekonomia (polish)
		Etnologia i Antropologia Kulturowa (polish)
		Etyka (polish)
		Filologia Germańska (polish)
		Filologia Polska (polish)
		Filozofia (polish)
		Fizyka (polish)
		Genetyka i biologia eksperymentalna (polish)
		Geografia (polish)
		Geologia (polish)
		Germanistyka stosowana (polish)
		Gospodarka przestrzenna (polish)
		Historia (polish)
		Historia Sztuki (polish)
		Indywidualne studia miedzydziedzinowe (polish)
		Informacja naukowa i bibliotekoznawstwo (polish)
		Informatyka (polish)
		Interdyscyplinarne Studia Europejskie (polish)
		Inzynieria Geologiczna (polish)
		Klimatologia I Ochrona Atmosfery Z Elementami Sztucznej Inteligencji (polish)
		Komunikacja Wizerunkowa (polish)
		Konsulting Prawny i Gospodarczy (polish)
		Kryminologia prawnicza (polish)
		Kulturoznawstwo (polish)
		Master of Theoretical Physics (English)
		Matematyka (polish)
		Mikrobiologia (polish)
		Muzykologia (polish)
		Niderlandystyka (polish/dutch)
		Ochrona środowiska (polish)
		Organizacja i Zarzadzanie Uslugami Spolecznymi (polish)
		Pedagogika (polish)
		Politologia (polish)
		Projektowanie Mediow (polish)
		Public History
		Publikowanie cyfrowe i sieciowe (polish)
		Slawistyka (polish)
		Socjologia (polish)
		Socjologia ekonomiczna (polish)
		Socjologia: specjalnosc Integrative Urban Studies (English)
		Stosunki międzynarodowe (polish)
		Stosunki międzynarodowe: specjalnosc Global Studies (English)
		Studia edukacyjne (polish)
		Studia Romanistyczne (polish)
		Studia śródziemnomorskie i klasyczne (polish)
		Sztuczna Intelegencja (polish)
		Sztuka przekladu, Tworcze Pisanie i Krytyka Literacka (polish)
		Turystyka (polish)
		Zarzadzanie Bezpieczenstwem Panstwa (polish)
		Zarzadzanie Informacja (polish)
		Zarzadzanie projektami spotecznymi (polish)
		Zarządzanie środowiskiem przyrodniczym (polish)

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Language Preparatory Courses:

We offer pathways to help you meet with language requirements necessary for admission! - Preparatory Courses, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education at B2 level.

English Language Course: 

Department: English Language Centre
e-mail: elc@uwr.edu.pl
phone: +48 717 989 702
website: https://elc.uwr.edu.pl/courses/english-preparatory-course/

Polish Language Course: 

Department: The school of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners
e-mail: sjpkc@uwr.edu.pl
phone: +48 71 375 25 70
website: https://www.sjpik.uni.wroc.pl/en

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

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