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 Sociology programme from Masaryk University can use a wide variety of methods and produce creative scientific work.
Career opportunities
This study programme 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
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Brno, Czech Republic
Disciplines
Sociology View 4 other PhDs in Sociology in Czech RepublicWhat students do after studying
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)
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents1500 EUR / year≈ 1500 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1500 EUR / year≈ 1500 EUR / year
Living costs
Brno
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Funding
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