Overview

The Anthropology PhD program from Masaryk University in addition to being ready to take on further scientific careers in academic institutions, graduates find possible employment in companies with research facilities, in archaeology or history-oriented institutions (archaeological agencies and institutes, museums, institutions of cultural heritage), forensics-oriented institutions in government and non-governmental organisations (UN, NGOs), in healthcare facilities, and last but not least as lecturers.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of an Anthropology program at Masaryk University are qualified to work especially in research anthropology-oriented institutes and workplaces or as specialists, research team leaders, lecturers. They are authorized to conduct independent scientific and research activities in basic and applied research focusing on anthropology, human biology and forensic science. In the most broader sense, they are considered qualified for any kind of scientific work, that is dealing with conceptual issues, participating in and managing scientific research activities, and teaching.

Programme Structure

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

conduct independent research and analysis and to understand relevant theories, concepts, approaches and techniques in the field of anthropology

write manuscripts which have the form of scientific papers and publish them in international scientific journals

present and defend the results of his/her research at an international scientific forum

understand and be able to use his/her professional and theoretical knowledge in the field of anthropology

know and to critically evaluate the most recent knowledge and scientific developments in the biological fields and humanities

understand and communicate in English fluently

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology

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

The admission interview is usually in an online form and consists of three parts:

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of human biology, including phylogenetic and ontogenetic development and ecological and socio-economic context to the extent taught in follow-up courses in Anthropology at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University. For proven knowledge, the candidate can get a score of max. 20 points,

Furthermore, the candidate must be able to justify that the dissertation topic proposed in collaboration with a potential supervisor is well scientifically based and technically, time and financially manageable. Powerpoint (or other) presentation of the dissertation project in Czech or English is welcome. The candidate can earn a maximum of 50 points for the ability to defend the selected topic of the dissertation project,

language part – the applicant submits the topic and proposed solution of the dissertation in written form (1-2 pages) in English.

Tuition Fee

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International

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR 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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Scholarships Information

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