Description
Digital Communication – 1st and 2nd cycle studies
This degree programme combines the humanities and technical disciplines.
During your studies, you gain knowledge and skills in three areas: communication, personal development, and digital technologies.
In the communication and personal development modules, you learn, among other things:
- how communication and digital media work,
- how people use language and the different spaces in which they communicate,
- how to present yourself, build an image, persuade, and argue,
- how to use new media, digital art and culture, raise funds, and avoid communication errors.
In the digital module:
- you programme and analyse data,
- you learn computer science and computer graphics,
- you create audiovisual content and learn about how the brain works.
Most classes take place at the Faculty of Humanities in Katowice, while some will be conducted at the Silesian Inter-University Centre for Interdisciplinary Education and Research (SMCEBI) in Chorzów.
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Curriculum
Link to the curriculum and study plan – full-time 1st cycle studies
Duration of studies: 6 semesters
Number of ECTS credits: 180
Selected degree programme courses:
- Communication Errors and Barriers – demonstrates the practical causes and effects of communication disorders.
- Fundraising and Fund Acquisition – explains how to obtain financial support for various causes.
- Internet of Things (IoT) – demonstrates how wireless and wired data exchange technologies are developed and operate.
- Digital Audiovisual Techniques – teaches the basics of acoustics, optics, and digitisation, among other things.
- Persuasive Text Analysis and Creation – organises knowledge about how language and other media influence persuasion.
Forms of classes:
- lectures
- practicals
- laboratory classes – practical meetings in laboratories
- workshops
Majors
As a Digital Communication student, you do not choose a major.
Graduation requirements
In order to take the diploma examination, you have to:
- achieve the learning outcomes specified in the curriculum,
- know a foreign language,
- receive a positive thesis grade.
You finish your studies with a diploma exam with at least a ‘satisfactory’ grade. Upon completing your studies, you will receive an engineering degree that confirms your qualifications.
Detailed information on the rules for awarding diplomas and the requirements for the diploma thesis can be found in the Rules and Regulations of Studies at the University of Silesia and the Diploma Award Regulations.
Admission process
The admission process for studies at the University of Silesia is carried out via the Online Application System at irk.us.edu.pl (IRK).
Use IRK to enrol in your studies and find all the information you need. You will learn about the admission process, the deadlines, the enrolment fee, and all the documents you need to submit
Questions? Feel free to write to the International Admissions Office or visit rekrutacja.us.edu.pl and irk.us.edu.pl.
Admission rules
Admissions to university is determined by the results of the Matura exam. We take into account the written examination in the selected subjects.
We take into account the following results:
- Polish language – weight 60%,
- modern foreign language – weight 20%,
- one subject of your choice with the highest score – weight 20%.
Limit of slots: 50
Point thresholds
We do not set minimum point thresholds for any field of study at the University of Silesia.
Committees create ranking lists during the admission process. Admission thresholds vary every year, as they depend on the number of candidates, their high school graduation exam results, and the applicable qualification rules.
Additional criteria
To begin the degree programme you do not have to meet any other criteria.
Internships
During your studies, you complete a mandatory 60-hour professional internship.
Thanks to this:
- you combine knowledge from classes with real work,
- you learn how to operate in your profession and become familiar with the daily tasks of the positions for which your studies prepare you,
- you become familiar with the industry’s language and work practices.
The rules for organising internships are defined by the Rector’s regulation. Details can be found in the internship regulations for your programme. These regulations explain, among other things:
- what you are expected to learn during the internship,
- how long the internship lasts, what form it takes, and where you can complete it,
- what responsibilities you and your supervisor have,
- how you complete the internship,
- when you can opt out of it partially or completely.
ECTS credits
Information on the number of ECTS credits and internship hours can be found in the study plan.
Współpraca z otoczeniem
As part of the Erasmus+ programme, you can go abroad: complete an internship in one of 31 countries available or study for part of a semester at a partner university in countries such as:
- Bulgaria,
- Estonia,
- France,
- Spain,
- Lithuania,
- Germany,
- Portugal,
- Slovenia,
- Italy.
Contact
Dean’s Office
Faculty Website: contacts
Our office handles matters concerning document submission and university enrollment, degree programmes and curricula, course registration, student ID cards, tuition fees, and USOSweb login issues
International Admissions Office
tel. +48 32 359 22 72
tel. +48 32 359 22 73
e-mail: admission@us.edu.pl
Our office handles matters concerning the admission process of foreign nationals (candidates without Polish citizenship): including the course of the university admission process, formalities related to required educational credentials (legalisation and apostille), and issuance of certificates of qualification for study.
Faculty Admission Committee
You can find the details in the Online Application System by selecting the degree programme of your interest at
https://irk.us.edu.pl/pl/.
Our office handles all admissions matters, including qualification for study, grade conversion within the Online Application System, navigating the admission process, reviewing entry criteria, and managing required documentation.
What makes us stand out
01.
Flexibility
You create your own path thanks to a variety of teaching methods and the freedom to choose your classes, academic supervisors and specialisations.
02.
Practical experience
We focus on practical experience: work placements, workshops and classes with experts. You’ll gain an understanding of the realities of the job market and the principles of research commercialisation.
03.
Development
You carry out your own research projects under the guidance of mentors. We provide support for student research groups and exchange trips through the ERASMUS+ and MOST programmes.
04.
QUALITY
We provide the highest level of education, as confirmed by Polish Accreditation Committee. Classes are taught by highly qualified faculty with recognised scientific achievements.
Graduate zone
Career paths
After completing the Digital Communication degree, you can work as:
- Stakeholder Relations Specialist,
- Internal Communications Specialist,
- Service/Help Desk Employee,
- User Experience Specialist,
- Knowledge Management Specialist,
- Project Team Member,
- Copywriter,
- Information Broker,
- Online Marketing Specialist,
- Social Media Specialist,
- Webmaster.
As a graduate of Digital Communication, you:
- critically analyse digital content and communicate effectively in a variety of situations, including online;
- create, interpret, and integrate messages in cultural, media, and business work using modern IT tools;
- utilise your extensive knowledge and practical skills to find employment in the public and private sectors.
After graduation, you can pursue 2nd cycle in fields related to computer science, game design, management, communication, and new media.
Graduate knowledge
After completing your studies:
- you know the concepts and fundamentals of the humanities, social sciences, computer science, and technology, and understand how these areas interconnect,
- you understand communication between people and in the media, and you know how argumentation and persuasion work,
- you can collect data, analyse it, and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities,
- you know the audiences of culture, advertising, and media, and you understand the challenges of the modern world,
- you use programming, computer systems, digital techniques, and artificial intelligence in communication,
- you understand how the brain and cognitive processes work and how to use them in communication and data analysis,
- you know how media, promotional institutions, and cultural organisations operate,
- you understand the principles of law, ethics, and economics related to communication and computer science, including copyright law,
- you know the basics of management, marketing, and running your own business.
Graduate skills
As a graduate, you:
- recognise the needs of diverse audiences and adapt communication across traditional and digital media,
- utilise knowledge of media, business, and culture, and comply with copyright law,
- collect data, analyse it, and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities, including using statistics,
- search for information from various sources, select it, and formulate your own critical conclusions,
- use software, programme, and create audiovisual content for communication,
- apply mathematics and IT tools to solve practical problems,
- participate in discussions, present clear arguments, and adapt language to the situation,
- work in teams (including international ones), plan tasks, and assume various roles,
- follow new trends in digital communication and independently develop your skills,
- communicate clearly in a foreign language at a B2 level.
Social skills
After graduation, you:
- critically examine your knowledge and the content you use, and draw on the expertise of experts,
- participate in social life and support culture, mindful of the impact of the global world,
- think entrepreneurially, calculate costs and effects, and choose reasonable and feasible solutions,
- act honestly and responsibly, respect others, and uphold ethics in your work and social activities.
Ambasador kierunku
dr Ewa Biłas-Pleszak, prof. UŚ
Jako profesorka UŚ i dyrektorka kilku kierunków studiów, interesuję się komunikacją we wszystkich jej odcieniach: od retoryki i negocjacji po związki języka z muzyką. Badam relacje między językiem a innymi systemami znaków, zwłaszcza muzyką. Muzyka nadaje rytm mojemu życiu, śpiewam w chórze „Ogniwo” przy Filharmonii Śląskiej. Studiuję też doradztwo filozoficzne i coaching, bo wierzę w rozwój i sens uczenia się przez całe życie.
