Branch programme/details

The doctoral study programme at FHS is organised into the full-time (4 years) and correspondence form of study. The programme offers studies focused on philosophical, historical, socio-cultural and socio-linguistic anthropology, and human ethology. The general aim of the programme is to solidify the theoretical basics and methods of this field, and master the methodology of academic research.
The curriculum of PhD students includes:
- The studies are organised in two modules, where the first module is compulsory for all students, the second is selected on the basis of the consultations with the supervisor.
- PhD seminar
- A compulsory language exam.
- The defence of the student’s dissertation
The content of the study programme is determined by the department council.

The exam will consist of a discussion about the dissertation project, and check the basic assumptions of the study. The entrance exam will test the ability of the applicant to cope with their dissertation project. The questions of the entrance interview primarily focus on the theme of the applicant’s research project (max. 10 points).

The enter the admission process, one must submit the filled-out application form for doctorate studies, along with the following attachments:
o The theme of thesis, i.e. annotation of research project.
o A brief professional biography.
o Other noteworthy documents (e.g. list of publications by applicant, documents confirming a successful state or international exam in a foreign language, or documents confirming academic work, either in the Czech Republic or abroad)

Admission to Doctoral studies is conditioned by successful completion of a Master's study programme.

Verification method:	entrance exam
Confirmation date (of entrance exam) from:	03.06.2019	Until:	14.06.2019
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	20.06.2019	Until:	25.06.2019

The goal of the study programme in anthropology is to prepare students for academic research work at the level required by contemporary science. Students will combine knowledge from all fields in a holistic approach to studying man and populations, to overcoming ethnic and social differences, and in attempting to observe current processes in their historical and cultural contexts.