Overview

Students acquire the ability to think theoretically as well as empirically, which allows them to identify and analyse important social and demographic processes and trends. They are also encouraged to broaden their knowledge of literature and deepen their ability to reflect critically on scholarly literature as well as social reality. Graduates of the programme can use a wide variety of methods and produce creative scientific work.

The Sociology doctoral degree programme at Masaryk University prepares experts with high ability of both theoretical and empirical thinking enabling them to identify, describe, analyze and possibly also predict significant social and demographic processes and trends; especially trends related to the size, structure and spatial distribution of human populations, human settlements, and social and economic infrastructure and its planning and utilization.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

This study program prepares highly qualified experts for careers in academic as well as non-academic fields including expert jobs in central and local governments, public administrative bodies, private businesses (especially in the sphere of marketing, advertising, market research, publishing and the media in general), and not-for-profit organizations (such as NGOs, social movements, parties, educational institutions, health service organizations etc.); in general for expert systems and for the needs of the welfare state.

Programme Structure

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

Analyse various forms of social behaviour, social institutions, processes, and relationships;

Conduct independent empirical research and produce original scientific work both within and outside of academia;

Reflect critically on both the expert/scientific literature and social reality;

Identify, describe, analyse and possibly also predict important social and demographic processes and trends;

publish results of their research in academic press;

present research results to a professional audience.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology

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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Outline of the proposed dissertation project
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Copy of master's degree certificate or proof of current studies
Consent of the future supervisor
List of publications and papers (if available)
Proof of English - minimum B2 level (optional; compulsory only for those who cannot participate personally in the entrance exam)

Tuition Fee

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International

1500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1500 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

1500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1500 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.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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