Overview

This Legal Theory and Public Affairs PhD program from Masaryk University aim is to master the theoretical knowledge necessary for a deep analysis of law in the context not only of legal sciences, but also of other disciplines reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of law. A multidisciplinary approach accepting sociological, ethnographic, anthropological, psychological or political (and other) methodology makes it possible to recognize the law in a wider social context and to emphasize its characteristics.

The aim of the study is also to master practical knowledge and skills in order to enable the graduates to work as researchers employing independent and responsible judgement, to engage in research teams and to cope with the requirements of the current institutionalized scientific environment.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Doctoral Program of Legal Theory and Public Affairs will be able to engage in international research projects as highly specialized staff of research institutions dealing with the basic methodological questions connected with the research of law. In addition, they will be able to offer deep knowledge and skills needed for complex legal and analytical activities and will therefore be able to not only create these analyses, but also arguments for promoting specific legal actions and tools. The graduate will also develop multidisciplinary skills in the examination of the law that can be used to solve complex social issues and advise on possible legal steps.

Graduates of the doctoral study program will also be able to analyse semi-legal themes that cannot be solved in a conservative and classical way but in which it is necessary to accentuate the basic theoretical premises and objective methodological approach.

Programme Structure

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

Analyse current trends in legal theory and philosophy.

Master specific methods of knowledge of law and to analyse its current form in society.

Compare specific methods of law analysis and understand their use.

Propose independent legal research and use different scientific disciplines in studying law.

Understand law in the wider social context.

Identify common problems of law and society, and the general trends.

Develop tools for examining law and its role in society.

Develop, evaluate and design theories, concepts and methods in multidisciplinary law studies.

Evaluate new knowledge and ideas, taking into account the long-term social consequences of their use.

Plan large-scale activities of a scientific, research and creative nature, and obtain and plan resources for their realization.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Administration Public Law Legal Studies

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree in Law or some other similar Master’s degree;
professional publications, or other professional activities (lectures, projects) in the relevant field or in a related field, or such activities that attest the candidate’s interest in the field;
the applicant’s potential for independent scholarly work in the relevant field;
proficiency in the English language at C1 level

Tuition Fee

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International

6250 CZK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6250 CZK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

6250 CZK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6250 CZK per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Brno

13555 - 21979 CZK /month

Living costs

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

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