Overview

The Social Sciences programme at Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan covers social and economic geography, communication and media studies, political science, law, sociology, pedagogy, and psychology. It offers structured opportunities for research development within these fields, addressing topics related to space, communication processes, governance, legal systems, and human behavior.

It equips doctoral candidates with advanced methodological skills, including qualitative and quantitative research approaches, spatial analysis techniques, econometrics, media analysis methods, and research practices used in the social sciences. The curriculum also emphasizes the use of modern research tools and technologies, supporting both theoretical and applied investigations.

Key Facts

Research within the programme is organized around contemporary societal challenges, such as spatial development, media influence, political systems, education, and social change. Candidates develop individualized research projects aligned with current academic debates and supported by supervisors who guide methodological and theoretical approaches.The programme also integrates interdisciplinary perspectives, drawing connections between social sciences and related fields, and supports the development of competencies needed for academic, public sector, or professional careers through structured training, research activities, and practical application of knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management
Communication and Media Studies
Political Science and Public Administration
Law
Sociology
Pedagogy
Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Poznan, Poland

Disciplines

Geography Sociology Political Science View 5 other PhDs in Geography in Poland

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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

Admission to doctoral schools is open to candidates who hold the degree of Master of Arts, Master of Science (Master of Engineering) or equivalent.
In exceptional cases, justified by the highest quality of scientific achievements, a person who is a graduate of the first cycle studies or a student who completed the third year of a single cycle five-year master's studies may also be admitted.
Applicants will submit a proposal of a unique research project with bibliography prepared for the purposes of the admission (up to 8 pages of standard typescript, max. 15,000 characters with spaces) and take part in an interview.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Poznan

Poland

1920 - 3021 PLN / month

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