Our Studies of Cultures is an umbrella PhD study programme covering fields like Cultural Theory, Estonian Literature and Culture, English Literature and Culture, German Literature and Culture, Romance Studies, Russian Literature and Culture, Middle Eastern and Asian Literatures and Cultures, Cultural Geography, Philosophy, and Social and Cultural Anthropology.
Studies of Cultures, Ph.D.
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We encourage our PhD students to approach their research topics from an interdisciplinary angle and combine comparative literature, theoretical and practical approaches to the mechanisms of culture and other methodological and research approaches.During their studies the students achieve an in-depth knowledge of contemporary approaches in the humanities and in cultural theory.The study programme is aimed at all people who are interested in
Cultural Theory, Estonian Literature and Culture, English Literature and Culture, German Literature and Culture, Romance Studies, Russian Literature and Culture, Middle Eastern and Asian Literatures and Cultures, Cultural Geography, Philosophy, and Social and Cultural Anthropology.
We are looking for PhD students who wish to pursue academic research in the areas mentioned above and be supervised by our experts in these fields.Detailed Programme Facts
- More details: Applicants from Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and Georgia, deadline for submitting your application is 1st of June.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Languages
- Estonian
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Current Methods in Humanities
- Academic Estonian and Terminology
- Public Speaking
- Academic Writing
- Planning and Running R and D Projects
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Academic Requirements
- Application cover printed from the online application system
- Copy of a Bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent + transcript of records
- Copy of a Master’s degree certificate or equivalent + transcript of records
- Plan for the doctoral thesis signed by the prospective supervisor
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Copy of the identification page of passport
- Admission exam is based on the initial plan for the doctoral thesis that is agreed with the prospective supervisor
- A draft of the research proposal (.pdf format) should be sent. A copy with a signature of the prospective supervisor is required to be uploaded to the online application system DreamApply.
Tuition Fee
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EU/EEA Applies to you
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Cost: Free
Living costs
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Tartu, Estonia
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Tallinn, Estonia
598 - 950 EUR/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Doctoral allowance is a monetary allowance granted to a person in Doctoral studies pursuant to requirements established in Study Allowances and Study Loans Act to enable commitment to Doctoral studies and research and to cover the expenses related to the acquisition of education.StudyPortals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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