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About our studies

Earth Sciences in a Changing World is an undergraduate interdisciplinary programme that offers a rigorous international and comparative perspective on the contemporary global system. Its mission is to foster creative thinking about complex global problems and to equip students with the analytical tools and cross-cultural understanding to guide them in that process. The main goal of the programme is to provide basic knowledge in geography, geology and anthropogenic transformations in the environment and their impact on the lives of local communities and global change. Students gain the ability to observe and interpret phenomena and conduct basic analytical work both individually and teamwork. They also develop adaptability to changing socio-economic environment, civic responsibility and independence.

 

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Information regarding Faculty

The Faculty of Geography and Geology started its activity in 2017. It is one of the youngest faculties at the oldest Polish university, which, drawing on tradition, uses modern solutions. It has the A category granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, fields of studies conducted at the faculty lead in rankings prepared by the Education Foundation “Perspektywy”.

Research conducted by scientists from the Faculty of Geography and Geology uses the potential of geographic and geological sciences. It is carried out taking into account the current problems, dilemmas of civilization, and the needs of modern human. The areas of interest of research projects are human impact on the environment, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, or the study of Mars.

The premises of the Faculty of Geography and Geology are located on the territory of the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival. The faculty consists of two institutes: Institute of Geography and Spatial Management and Institute of Geological Sciences. Classes are taught in the faculty's buildings with the use of the cutting-edge research and didactic infrastructure (i.e., specialized laboratories and laboratories with analysis equipment) in the form of field activities in Poland and abroad.

 

Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

  • Category 'A’ of Faculty by classification of Ministry of Science and Higher Education

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES

FIRST-CYCLE PROGRAMME

study mode: full-time programme

language of instruction: English

profile: general academic

duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)

main discipline: Earth and Environmental Sciences