English Philology

English Philology Faculty

English Philology at The Higher School of Tourism and Foreign Languages is a field of study that responds to the current dynamic changes in the job market. Technological advancements pose new challenges for both graduates seeking their place in the new reality and employers who want and need to hire professionals.
 
We offer our students a choice of three field specialities at the bachelor’s and master’s levels:
 

• Translation
• Business
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

 
In the Translation specialty, we educate future interpreters and translators with a particular emphasis on specialised language. The Business specialisation is an excellent solution for those who want to utilise their knowledge of English in the dynamically evolving world of companies and enterprises. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is an ideal option for individuals who wish to pursue a teaching career in the most modern language schools.

Our teaching staff

 
Classes are conducted exclusively by highly qualified lecturers who collaborate with renowned academic centres in Poland and abroad. Their academic experience includes participation in international conferences, scientific monographs, and lectures, providing our students with the opportunity to be in the presence of the best academics.
 
Our team also consists of specialists who are practitioners, such as translators, interpreters, coaches, methodologists, contributing to the pool of experts in their respective fields.

Job perspectives for graduates of The Higher School of Tourism and Foreign Languages

Our graduates are sought-after experts in their fields.
 
In the Translation specialty, potential professions/employment opportunities include:

 
• Translation agencies – employment as a translator for general and specialised texts (in areas such as management, marketing, economics, law, etc.).
• Consecutive and/or simultaneous interpreter.
• Publishing houses.
• Media (Internet, press, TV, radio).
• Text proofreader.
• Translator’s assistant.
• Assistant to a sworn translator.
• Foundations.
• Tourist guide, after completing the appropriate course/training.
• Tour escort in foreign travel agencies, after completing the necessary course and passing the examination for tour escort candidates.

 
In the Business specialty, potential professions/employment opportunities include:

 
• Companies collaborating with partners from other countries, communicating with specific departments in their specialised language.
• International corporations, hospitality industry, tourism, airlines.
• Institutions and government agencies, offices, embassies, foundations, associations.
• International project offices operating independently or as part of other institutions.
• Specialist in the business sector.
• Institutions and companies relying on English communication.
• Companies or institutions with international contacts.
• Translation agencies.
• Travel agencies.
• Cultural institutions.
• Work in mass media (radio, TV, press, Internet).
• Work in magazine editorial offices and cultural institutions, especially those requiring advanced knowledge of the English language.
• Companies and institutions operating in management and marketing, requiring fluent knowledge of foreign languages (including advertising, public relations).

 
In the TEFL specialisation, potential professions/employment opportunities include:

 
• English language lecturer in language schools in Poland and abroad.
• Methodologist or methodological consultant in language schools in Poland and abroad.
• Companies providing language training in general and specialised English.
• Institutions offering English language courses for children, youth, and adults at different proficiency levels (e.g., cultural centres, community centres, University of the Third Age, foundations).