Overview

The program offers graduates in psychology, biology, medicine and other social sciences the opportunity to broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge to achieve new scientific results. Courses will cover, but will be not limited to, topics such as social cognition and social representation, psychophysiological measurements, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. The study program consists of two separate blocks (Semesters 1-4, Semesters 5-8). During the first block, doctoral students master advanced research skills and take theoretical courses which help them to elaborate their own research plans and design their experiments. At the end of the 4th semester, students’ knowledge and research progress is assessed by a complex examination, which is a prerequisite for continuing doctoral studies. In the second block, intensive interaction between students and their supervisors is encouraged. Students are expected to focus mainly on their research, but also participate in teaching activities in order to prepare for a carrier in an academic environment. Research results have to be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences. A doctoral thesis must be submitted not later then the end of the 8th semester. After a succesful thesis defence, the applicant will be awarded a PhD degree in psychology.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:· Current topics of psychology I. (Cognitive background of person perception)· Emerging domains of psychology I (Social representation)· Methods of psychological research I. (Computer aided experiment design)· Frontiers in Research Methodology I. (Qualitative research methods in social psychology)· Emerging domains of psychology II. (Body representation)· Methods of psychological research II (Narrative psychology)· Methods of psychological research III. (Advanced statistics)· Current topics of psychology II. (Social identity and minorities)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

OTE

125

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pécs, Hungary

Disciplines

Psychology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

OTE

125

Other requirements

General requirements

Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of MA diploma in English Studies (major or minor) - with transcript of records
Acceptable language exams: https://international.pte.hu/sites/international.pte.hu/files/doc/Language%20Proficiency%20Requirements.pdf

Europass CV in English
Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
Copy of valid passport or national ID
Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results)
- vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
- HEP A/B/C test*
- HIV test*
- Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)
Transfer receipt of the EUR 140 application fee
Admission interview (via MS Teams)

Technological requirements

The interview takes around 20-30 minutes. During this interview our colleagues are going to ask questions about your motivation and interests, as well as a Preliminary Research Proposal.

The main goal of this discussion is to learn more about your language knowledge, personal skills and scientific interest, together with the research topic and plan you wish to enter the program with – to be able to make the right decision to help our multicultural and open-minded community and academic integrity.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

1-4 semesters: EUR 3,500 /sem.5-8 semesters: EUR 2,500 /sem.

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Living costs

Pécs

Hungary

118000 - 165000 HUF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.