In the times of globalization, cultural awareness and foreign language skills are especially important. In this context, a special role is played by English, the lingua franca in business, politics, scholarship and diplomacy. Over one and half billion people in more than 100 countries daily use English. It is also the basic language of official communication in various international institutions and organizations, such as, for instance, European Union. By joining our English Studies, you will acquire a wide range of linguistic competences and skills required in the business relations and intercultural communication.

• Do you like to learn new things and have a talent for languages? Do you enjoy forming new connections in the intercultural environment? Are you fascinated by other cultures, nations, traditions? If so, you are already in possession of several key qualities of a philologist and future expert on intercultural communication. Here you will perfect your English, learn a second foreign language, gain understanding of the basics of international business and teamwork – and without doubt you will find it easy to navigate the dynamic world of business interactions in the future.
• Do you have a talent for writing? Do you enjoy finding the best way of expressing a thought, a particular unique way for every language? You could become a very good translator or a journalist in one of the foreign-language portals, or perhaps an editor for various media – in the language of your choice.
• Do you enjoy presenting ideas to others? Would you like to make public presentations and speeches in several languages? Or, perhaps, become a simultaneous translator – sitting in full glory in a special cabin, with earphones, facilitating communication?
• Do you love reading, are you passionate about film, or, perhaps, are you very good at computer games? Are you a good storyteller? Do you dream of writing screenplays, recording, creating – perhaps in several languages? Here you will enhance your competence in foreign languages to confidently enter into the world of writers, editors, journalists and other creative artists.
• If you simply love to be with people, if you enjoy sharing experiences with others, if you like to employ your talents in helping others learn – through games, talks and discussions, songs and creative pursuits – you will make a great language teacher.
• Are you an adept user or social media? Are you skilled in finding and verifying information, managing data and creating new content? Would you like to become a media specialist? Our sub-major Multicultural Business & Media Studies must be for you!

ADVANTAGES

• Practical profile: practical skills are in the focus of attention;
• Our teachers have rich professional experience outside Academia as translators, managers of cultural events, media experts, editors, publishing industry professionals;
• We are TOEIC and TOEFL (IBT) certified examination centre and therefore our students are able to acquire these certificates after the Final Practical English Exam at the conclusion of their studies;
• All our lectures and classes are interactive;
• Our program is fully interdisciplinary, connecting learning of practical English, study of English-language cultures and literatures, mastering and development of professional skills
• Our classes, workshops and seminars are tailored each year to our students’ particular interests and needs;
• Classes are conducted in small groups, with attention to each learner’s talents and inclinations;
• Second foreign language is studied through 4 semesters, allowing students to reach B1 level;
• We teach the use of new technologies for study and daily professional practice;
• Our students and teachers create a dynamic multicultural environment.

REQUIREMENTS

If you want to apply for the English Studies program, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Pass your secondary school English exam (advanced level).
• Be a holder of an English language certificate (B1 or higher).

A sufficient number of candidates is required to activate enrolment.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

After graduating with a degree in English Studies (depending on your sub-major), you will be able to find work:

• as a teacher in language schools,
• as an editor for English-speaking websites and press outlets,
• as an organizer and manager of cultural events,
• in translation agencies,
• in publishing industry,
• in media,
• in entertainment sector,
• in international companies and corporations,
• in NGOs, state and public organizations, cultural and educational institutions.