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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brno, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Sociology View 4 other PhDs in Sociology in Czech Republic

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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

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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1500 EUR / year

≈ 1500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1500 EUR / year

≈ 1500 EUR / year

Living costs

Brno

Czech Republic

13555 - 21979 CZK / month

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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