It's not just about philosophy: UCM's Faculty of Philosophy opens its doors to future psychologists, teachers, and interpreters

You’ll find a job right after graduation

The career paths of graduates from the Faculty of Philosophy (FF) at UCM are truly diverse. Graduates of non-teaching programs find employment in scientific research, mass media, editorial offices, publishing houses, cultural institutions, museums, archives, political institutions and representative bodies, international companies, translation and interpreting agencies, or as cultural educators and managers in the fields of culture and education.

Graduates of the General Education Teaching program, in various subject combinations, find employment as secondary school and college instructors, as elementary school teachers, but they also find employment in various positions outside the education sector.

Innovative Environment

The Faculty of Arts at UCM is a dynamic faculty that supports current trends and provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in practice. For example, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the faculty established the Center for Psychological Counseling and Research, which, in addition to research and training, provides free psychological counseling, assistance, and support to students and staff in various life situations. This, too, is proof that at the Faculty of Arts at UCM, innovative education is linked to practice.

The Department of Philosophy and Applied Philosophy, in turn, boasts the prestigious Center for Bioethics, which was founded by Professor Peter Sýkora in 2008 as the first center of its kind in Slovakia. It focuses on researching the impact of modern technologies on people, values, and society. It examines the issues facing global society in the 21st century.

Other notable centers at the faculty include:

• the Center for Historical Demography and Population Development,
• Center for Higher Education Pedagogy,
• the Matej Bel Research Center.

There’s a lot going on at the faculty—just choose from the many programs and submit your application.

Specialized classrooms and laboratories for hands-on learning

Several laboratories have been established for experiments and scientific work. In the psychology lab, students can use various tests to assess intelligence or special abilities, such as fine motor skills, reaction time, memory, and the ability to concentrate under pressure; they can also test for aggression, stress management, and other factors. The facility also includes a training room.

Students in teacher-training programs, in turn, have access to a pedagogical laboratory where they hone their skills in using instructional technology, develop their communication skills through the analysis of video recordings, and enhance their professional competencies by conducting micro-teaching sessions and engaging in self-reflection.

The faculty also has a fully equipped interpreting laboratory with professional interpreting booths. Students thus practice the basics of interpreting firsthand; the lab also offers instruction in the phonetics and phonology of foreign languages as well as communication skills. The faculty offers courses in English, German, and Russian for professional communication. These languages can also be studied as part of teacher training programs.

A Rich Student Life

At the Faculty of Arts (FF) at UCM, of course, it’s not just about studying. We also prioritize student life, which takes place beyond the classroom. Students come together in various clubs and interest groups. Lovers of the written word can find fulfillment in the student magazines *Parazol* or *Via Historiae*, while those who enjoy debate can join the *Psychoklub*, which primarily brings together students from the Department of Psychology to organize various discussions with faculty members and academic debates.

Culture enthusiasts and future ethnologists, in turn, will enjoy field research as well as thematic meetings and discussions. Participation in study abroad programs through various initiatives during their studies is a given for students.