Overview
The aim of the doctoral program is to offer a wide variety of topics for the study of the actors, processes, intersections, and complexities of International Politics to those committed minds and talents who wish to foster research in any of the major relevant sub-fields in an interdisciplinary manner. The instructors and thesis supervisors of the program represent an extensive pool of expertise embracing Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Regional/Area Studies, therefore, provide substantial support to students both from methodological and theoretical perspectives. The interdisciplinary character of the program is strongly reinforced by the natural cooperation with other programs of the Doctoral School, including History, Ethnography, and Cultural Anthropology.The program has been dynamically developing its circle of partnerships and collaborations both nationally and internationally. Doctoral students have the opportunity to join projects, take part in fieldwork, and participate in many exchange programs in different corners of the Globe. The host department also offers a wide range of scientific and intercultural events.
Programme Structure
- Contemporary Theories of IR
- The Political Economy of Inequalities
- Critical Geopolitics and Globalization
- Comparative Civil Society
- Societies and Regimes in Transition
- Governance in Theory and Practice
- Old Themes, New Challenges in Political Theory
- International Public Policy Studies
- Contemporary International Law
- Cases of Development Policy Across the Globe
- Comparative Security Policy
- Research Design in IR
Each module: 5 credits except for Research Design, which is 15 credits worth.In the Individual Research and Dissertation Writing phase (between the 2nd and 8th semesters), there are other subjects such as:
- Dissertation Consultations
- Journal Club Debates
- Literature review/Book review
- Paper Presentation at Summer School/Participation at Debate Academy
- Research Project at the department or individual
- Teaching Project/Department Scientific Activity Project at the department
- Contribution to Conference/Outreach Project
- Area Studies Research and Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Pécs, Hungary
Disciplines
Political Science View 3 other PhDs in Political Science in HungaryWhat 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.
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Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7000 EUR / year≈ 7000 EUR / year
Additional Details
Application fee: EUR 140
Living costs
Pécs
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