A temple of great thoughts!

The formation of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split began in 2001 with establishing the Department of Humanities, which merged with the Teachers' College in 2005, thus founding a new faculty that this year celebrates its twentieth anniversary.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences’ goal is to develop knowledge in humanities and social sciences as well as to encourage development of critical thinking. A wide selection of study programs and the possibility of combining them in double majors provides student satisfaction in terms of their interdisciplinary research interests.

Double majors

Croatian language and literature

At a time when our mother tongue has fewer young experts who graduated Croatian and who know its dialectology, study its etymology and history of language, the study of Croatian language and literature defends against the spread of language incompetence, or ignorance and not caring for one’s own mother tongue.

Completing the study of Croatian language and literature, one  acquires linguistic, communicative, teaching competencies and knowledge in literature and culture, as well as corresponding skills needed in public and private sector institutions, educational, cultural (publishing houses, libraries, museums), economic and administrative institutions, media and tourism. A wide network of partner Erasmus+ institutions enables visits to foreign universities in the form of student mobility.

Modern program, applying the latest scientific knowledge, work in small groups and encouraging individual work enable students to acquire knowledge in an optimal way.

Completing the undergraduate study, students acquire the academic title university bachelor, and completing the graduate study, Master of Croatian Language and Literature and Master of Education of Croatian Language and Literature.(?NET?)

English language and literature

Achieve excellence in the most widespread global language, the language of science, media, information technology, business, diplomacy and tourism; obtain a teacher's degree recognized at the national level; study with experts and follow your passion for English literature, culture and linguistics.

You can enroll the study of English language and literature at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split. The study is conceived as a double major and can be combined with other such studies of the Faculty (Croatian language and literature, Italian language and literature, German language and literature, Teacher education-??, History, Art history and Philosophy).

The academic title acquired completing the undergraduate university study of English Language and Literature is Bachelor in English language and literature (univ.bacc.philol.angl.). Academic title acquired completing the graduate study of English is Master of English language and literature education (mag.educ.philol.angl.).

Completing the undergraduate study of English language and literature, lasting 6 semesters, earns one at least 180 ECTS credits (90 in this study program) and the academic title Bachelor (Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea) of English language and literature. Completing the graduate study of English, lasting 4 semesters, one earns at least 120 ECTS credits (60 in this study program) and the title of Master of English Language and Literature. At both levels, the study is a double major.

The study of English language and literature is open to domestic and international student mobility, in a way that Croatian and foreign universities students continue their studies in Split with mobilities within the duration of the study program. Foreign students can also achieve mobility while studying in Split via concluded agreements on international cooperation, primarily Erasmus+ program.

Students who enroll for the first time and who satisfied all conditions to enroll do not pay for the study. Those students who have achieved the right to enroll, but have previously studied at another university, do pay.

German language and literature

The study of German language and literature can be enrolled in combination with other Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split’s double majors.

Language exercises are performed in small groups to enable students to better acquire language competencies. In addition to teaching in Language Exercises, students are given the opportunity to improve their language skills in additional terms with native German speakers, or a DAAD assistant. Department professors help students with applications for various scholarships, exchanges (Erasmus) and workshops for improving German language and, in this context, cooperate with many international institutions, the most important of which is the DAAD (German Student and Scholar Exchange Service). The department also collaborates with University of Vienna’s Summer School of Literary Translation on the island Premuda, so students can win a full scholarship to participate each year. The Department constantly organizes guest lectures by professors from German universities and German writers, both as part of classes from certain courses and as independent lectures.

Italian language and literature

The advantages and importance of the study are in both local and national context.

The educational needs of the local community, Split’s geopolitical position of within the region, the city and the county’s economic trends, with an emphasis on tourism and promoting cultural heritage indicate the need for competent Italian graduates.

The program of Italian language and literature studies at the undergraduate level is comparable to similar Italian studies at universities in Croatia and the European Union, which enables student mobility (outgoing and incoming). The Department of Italian Language and Literature successfully cooperates (in student and teaching staff exchanges, co-organization of conferences, etc.) with similar structures in Croatia and abroad (Italian is the fourth language in terms of number of students in the world), which has a positive impact on improving the study program’s quality.

Organization of studies and acquired competencies

The undergraduate study of Italian language and literature is designed to cover all fundamental content and offer the possibility of a broad humanities education in the field of Italian language and literature as well as form young professionals with a modern profile. Undergraduate study is a prerequisite for continuing education at the graduate teacher’s level, but also for future translators who are few in the labor market, which in European framework indicates a growing need for translators - from and to Italian.

Completing the undergraduate study of Italian language and literature, the bachelor acquires language and communication competencies and knowledge of Italian literature and culture, as well as corresponding skills needed in public and private sector institutions, cultural (publishing houses, libraries, museums), economic and administrative institutions, media and tourism, in Croatia and other EU member states. Completing the undergraduate study of Italian language and literature, a bachelor may enroll a double major graduate study of Italian language and literature, fields of teaching or translation at the Department of Italian Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split. He or she can enroll comparable graduate studies at other universities in Croatia and abroad.

The graduate study of Italian language and literature is complementary to undergraduate studies of the same kind and is designed to cover all fundamental content and offer the possibility of a broad humanities education in Italian language and literature as well as form young professionals of a modern profile. The graduate study enables continuation of education at the postgraduate level for teachers, but also future translators who are too few in the labor market, which in the European framework indicates a growing need for translators - from and to Italian.

Completing the graduate study of Italian language and literature, Master acquires language and communication competence and knowledge of Italian literature and culture, as well as corresponding skills needed in public and private sector institutions, cultural (publishing houses, libraries, museums), economic and administrative institutions, media and tourism, in Croatia and other EU member states. Completing the teacher education specialization of the graduate study Italian Language and Literature provides employment opportunities in primary and secondary schools, schools for learning Croatian as a foreign language, as well as in publishing, media, scientific, cultural and economic institutions in Croatia and other EU member states. Completing the translation specialization graduate study Italian Language and Literature, one gets the possibility of employment in publishing, media, scientific, cultural and economic institutions, in Croatia and other EU members.

History

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Undergraduate university study of history presupposes a 3-year education in 6 university semesters in fields of national and world history.

The undergraduate level of study offers basic knowledge of history in fundamental, compulsory and elective courses, which study local and national history and are interdisciplinary taught within a broader, European and world macro historical picture, in all historical periods, from prehistory to modern times.

Completing the undergraduate study, the student obtains 180 ECTS and bachelor's degree (baccalaureus). In the labor market, that makes him competent for jobs in the field of social sciences and humanities, particularly for work in culture and tourism.

GRADUATE STUDY

Graduate university study of history is a higher level of study that can be enrolled only by students who have completed undergraduate university study of history at any Croatian university.

This study assumes an additional 2-year education in 4 university semesters in courses that provide students with a more detailed insight into individual historical processes and phenomena.

The graduate study of history has two specializations - teaching and research.

Teaching prepares students for teaching history through-vis (the system of) teaching practice in primary and secondary schools, whereby the student acquires all teaching competencies needed in the labor market.

Completing the study, students acquires 120 ECTS and a master's degree in history education (mag. Edu. Hist.).

In the research specialization of the graduate study of history with three modules: ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary history, the student acquires the necessary knowledge and skills for independent study of archival material and its critical interpretation with modern tools, methods and approaches used in the study of history.

Completing the study, the student acquires 120 ECTS, a master's degree in history (mag. hist.) and possibility of employment in science and higher education.

A few more reasons why (study) HISTORY

- studying in a university city with a rich historical heritage and exceptional potential for field work

- In a city with two archives and several important historical museums + manifestations in "revival history"

- Proximity to important archeological sites - Salona, ​​Rižinice-Klis, Bribirska glavica, Narona, etc.

- Field teaching in each year at both levels of study

- Opportunity of gaining experience working on scientific projects

- Equal representation in studying all historical periods

- Lecturers with rich experience carry out the study without external cooperation and cumulative classes on weekends

- Teachers’ rich scientific production

- Organization of scientific and other conferences the students can participate in

Art history?

Undergraduate and graduate study programs in Art History at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split are intended for educating experts in humanities, field of art history.

The programs are conceived in accordance with contemporary considerations of the art history studies structure. With an interdisciplinary approach to studying art history and introducing many new subjects, the study creates preconditions for a better understanding of issues involved in the discipline. The course’s framework is made according to modern sources and include fundamental contents from individual scientific disciplines, but also more recent scientific knowledge. Forms and techniques of teaching provided in implementing study programs create preconditions to develop critical thinking and encourage creativity as necessary conditions for professional, scientific work and training.

Split, a city rich in historical monuments, has galleries, museums and other institutions engaged in research, presentation, protection and preservation of cultural heritage from central Dalmatia; such as the Archaeological Museum, Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments, Museum of Split, Art Gallery, Meštrović Gallery, Conservation Department, Croatian Restoration Institute, etc.; really needs highly educated staff in the field of art history. Given the local community’s educational needs, inherited cultural heritage and economic trends of Split and Split-Dalmatia County (with an emphasis on tourism, especially developing cultural tourism and promoting cultural heritage), there is a clear need for art history experts.

Philosophy

Philosophy is the source of modern science, Europe and the West’s cultural identity.

The study of philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split can be enrolled in combination with many other this Faculty’s studies. You will be greeted by professors with rich scientific production in their fields and become part of the academic community from the first year, where getting acquainted with traditional philosophical problems and contemporary philosophy are both encouraged. Already at the undergraduate level, the skills needed to work in the public field, culture, media and other social institutions, which require broad general culture and the ability to think critically and independently are acquired.

Guest lecturers from foreign countries often visit the study, there is also the possibility of student exchange (via Erasmus) and spending a semester abroad studying philosophy. At graduate level, additional skills are acquired in teaching philosophy, logic and ethics. Study programs, list of professors and their fields of study as well as manner of teaching are available on the Faculty website: https://inet1.ffst.hr/odsjeci/filozofija.

Pedagogy

At the university undergraduate and graduate study "Pedagogy", basic knowledge concerning education as well as their application in modern pedagogical practice are critically considered. The study places emphasis on students’ needs, interests and activities.

In classes-modern organized teaching, (students will) responsible, autonomous, independent way and in small groups acquire knowledge and develop abilities, skills and attitudes necessary for the work of modern (profile) pedagogues. Completing their studies, students will be able to work as pedagogues competently, creatively and in a professional manner within services that provide development and counseling in modern educational institutions and in areas outside the educational system with regard to needs of public and private sectors.

Single majors

Sociology

Undergraduate and graduate studies of sociology in Split were conceived as the first research study of sociology with workshop-type-teaching and an emphasis on particular sociologies. That makes their programs differ from existing studies of sociology in Croatia, enabling a significant contribution in understanding and interpreting of the modern society’s tendencies and challenges.

In recent decades, we have witnessed the intense affirmation of sociology as a science studying society, interpreting its processes and the accelerating changes that are taking place. In other words, Croatian society is going through an intensive process of radical social change with many accompanying phenomena that require professional and scientific processing done by experts with precisely those profiles, trained in the study of sociology.

Given the needs of the labor market, there is a demand for sociologists who, given how broad their education is, find jobs in a wide range of public and private organizations and institutions, pointing to how adaptable the profession is to diverse professional conditions and requirements. Sociologists are employed as experts in state institutions and services, research centers, the private sector, the media, and increasingly in non-governmental organizations that cover data collection, research and analytical work, data entry, processing and archiving. That means that after completing their studies, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in preparing for all phases of practical work, research, studies, projects and the like.

Also, the Department of Sociology fosters cooperation with the City of Split and the Split-Dalmatia County’s local community, and is cooperating with a number of associations, where sociology students act as volunteers and complete their traineeships. Thanks to such engagement, some of our student - volunteers, found employment in those same associations.

Pre-school education

The study of Early and Preschool Education prepares university bachelors - early and preschool children educators - to work in kindergartens. Completing the study, they acquire competencies for working with children aged six months to starting primary school. Students acquire interdisciplinary education in basic subjects (Croatian language, Children's literature, Stage culture and puppetry...), from pedagogical-psychological subjects (Pedagogy of early and preschool education, Developmental psychology, etc.) and integrated-methodical groups (Integrated preschool curriculum, Art expression in early and preschool education, Music in early and preschool education...).

An integral part of the study program is the wide range of elective courses, traineeships, professional practice in kindergartens and fieldwork. An important part of competencies gained in this study is inclusive education and training students to build partnerships in kindergartens, families and the local community. Recently, the need for a larger number of employees in this sector of education has been growing, so this study enables high employability in the labor market.

Teacher education

Integrated undergraduate and graduate university study of Teacher education educates future Masters of primary education (mag. Prim. Educ.) who acquire education with modern forms of teaching and an interdisciplinary approach by studying social sciences, humanities and natural sciences.

The primary school teacher is the base of educating educators, which carries enormous responsibility of all professors of Teacher Education. The goal is to train students to act in real life situations, observe and understand natural and social processes and phenomena, design activities, interactive workshops and various projects, in which one thinks critically and concludes logically with the aim of finding solutions and acting with a purpose. In addition to the methodological and pedagogical-psychological group of subjects-courses creating-forming the basis of an educational worker, students can opt for one of three offered modules in the second year of study and thus focus on early foreign language learning (English), information and communication technologies or education for sustainable development.

Throughout their studies, students get acquainted with principles of living in harmony with nature, using renewable resources to reduce climate change and preserve the planet for future generations. In the modern world of informatization and digitalization, our students are at a high level of information literacy. During their studies, students cooperate with government, voluntary and volunteer organizations where they improve on acquired skills and competencies as well as help children and adults. Graduates are versatile interdisciplinary experts who can not only work in primary school and teach certain subjects (such as foreign language and computer science, and if necessary other subjects), but are also employed in various educational and cultural institutions and associations that help children in development, with disabilities, gifted children and those who promote sustainable life.

WHY THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT, AND NOT SOMEWHERE ELSE?

The Faculty of Humanities in Split is part of the family of the University of Split, which, according to Times Higher Education 2021, occupied 801-1000. place on the world ranking list of universities and for the first time is the only Croatian university to be ranked in 10 of the 17 sustainable development goals, which ranks it in the 4% of the best in the world.

- Students can get involved in the magazines THE SPLIT MIND, multilingual magazine for literature and culture, issued since 2005, HUMANIST, launched in 2014, that united students from all 11 departments operating at the Faculty, PLETER, history and art history students of the Faculty of Philosophy in Split, since 2017 issued by the Association of History Students "Toma Arhiđakon".

- The library of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split was founded in 1945 as the Library of the Teacher Training School (College) in Tesla Street, contains over 18,000 titles of professional literature. The library owns old and valuable books (32 of them older than 1850) and numerous books in foreign languages ​​(English, Italian, German...). The Faculty of Humanities’ library has the most complete and richest material in the field of education in Split.

- Within the Faculty, in addition to "Thomas the Archdeacon", there is also the association "Imagination" founded in 2015 by sociology students. Its activities are aimed at developing critical thinking and questioning current social problems with an emphasis on young people. The Association’s goal is to promote the profession and activities of sociologists as well as to understand sociology as an active science. There is of course the Association of Alumni and Friends of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split - ALUMNI FFST.

- This Faculty’s, but also other components of our University’s students, have at their disposal services of the Faculty Student Counseling Center, operating since 2013, and the recently established Center for Career Planning and Development, which significantly contributes to the quality of student standards at our Faculty.

- Since its foundation in 2005, the Faculty has been participating in a number of domestic and foreign projects, as well as in other forms of scientific national and international cooperation. The Faculty’s scientific framework is not limited to providing support for implementing teaching and pedagogical process, but includes research work of national importance because it contributes to learning about Croatia, its culture, history, literature and other scientific disciplines. Through its scientific production, the Faculty of Humanities is involved in developing humanities and social sciences in the country and abroad.

- Today, the Faculty has over 100 scientists, many of whom participate in national and international projects. The Faculty of Humanities’ scientists’ research work is reflected in numerous scientific articles, monographs, university textbooks and other publications.

Last but not least, the Faculty of Humanities in Split, as its name suggests, lives and works in Croatia’s most vibrant city and can’t be separated from it. In other words, studying at the Faculty of Humanities in Split means breathing this passionate Mediterranean city in with full lungs, being a part of it, leaving your mark on it and taking a part of it with you… Believe me, that is saying something.

For more information, visit www.ffst.unist.hr or feel free to contact the office of the Faculty of Philosophy in Split at 021 32 92 84

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