- Warsaw, Poland
Security and Society is a wide-ranging program designed to take full
advantage of Poland's many educational opportunities and provide
students with a new perspective on global issues. This program is both
an intensive and flexible experience - and one that is highly
supportive of opportunities for personal and professional growth,
including focused research, internships, and independent travel in the
region.
The semester offering focuses on Security and Society in the
Information Age. We examine current issues such cybersecurity,
information warfare, and how new and social media are changing the
face of modern democracies. Security and Society is based in Warsaw,
Poland, an excellent vantage to study all these issues.
Area(s) of Study
- Bridging Disciplines
- European Studies
- International Relations And Gl
- Slavic And Eurasian Languages
- Communication
- Government
- Jewish Studies
- Sociology
- Communication Studies
- History
- Polish
- Urban Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Humanities
- Russian, East European, And Eu
- Yiddish
Sponsored by SRAS - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
Semester: 15 credit hours, which includes one required seminar among 1) New Media & Society, 2) Cybersecurity & Information Strategies, 3) Jewish Studies; up to nine elective modules including optional intensive Polish language (additional fee), internship, and research. Summer: a combination of courses which must extend over 6-weeks.
Faculty
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Polish
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 2.0 GPA and good academic standing.
- No Polish required.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Students have a choice of residence halls, shared apartments, or private apartments.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Summer budget reflects 2-session Security & Society in the Information Age program (other options available, including internship) **Students must do 2 sessions. Semester budget reflects International Security Studies semester. See SRAS's website for cost details of each site.
Dates:
- Program: February 10, 2022 to June 24, 2022
- Priority Deadline: October 1, 2021
- Final Deadline: October 11, 2021
- Program: May 29, 2021 to July 10, 2021
- Priority Deadline: February 15, 2021
- Final Deadline: March 8, 2021
- Program: September 30, 2021 to February 13, 2022
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2021
- Final Deadline: April 15, 2021
Application Code
290099
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Program Website
Video
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships
Visa Information
Events Calendar
Information Session
Information Session
Next Step
1) View advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore regional. Attend a live Q&A with questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.