Branch programme/details

The language of instruction is English. Sociology is a fee-paying programme. The annual tuition fee is CZK 2,000.

Entrance examination: one-round examination, interview

Content, subject matter of entrance examination
1. Discussion of submitted proposal for PhD dissertation: 0–30 points
2. Assessment of the applicant’s previous studies, research, and other academic activities: 0–15 points
3. Demonstration of knowledge (theory, methodology): 0–15 points

Recommended dissertation topics:
The topic is based on individual choice. In addition to sociology, the programme also allows specialization in certain criminology topics. Generally speaking, it can be based on the research programme of the department, especially PROGRES (see also our teachers’ profiles).

PhD topics must be consulted beforehand with the Chair of the Subject Area Board. Chair of the Subject Area Board (Programme Director): doc. PhDr. Jiří Buriánek, Ph.D., e-mail: jiri.burianek@ff.cuni.cz.

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An applicant can only be admitted if they are awarded a minimum of 30 points in the entrance examination and, at the same time, score enough points to place among the expected number of students admitted to the respective programme or field of study (see the Admissions Procedure Requirements applicable to the individual programmes and fields of study); admissions will be granted to all applicants who score the same number of points as the applicant who comes in last place in the ranking of admissions. Please note that different expected numbers of admissions apply to full-time and combined forms of study. Applicants cannot be admitted without submitting evidence of their prior education no later than on the enrolment day (refer to 5.4 hereof).

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:	16.06.2020	Until:	19.06.2020
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	25.06.2020	Until:	25.06.2020

Graduates have a broad overview of key issues in current sociological theory and methodology, a thorough grounding in a wide range of analytical methods of quantitative and qualitative research, and the ability to use and combine these procedures. They are able to formulate and solve demanding research questions, specify relevant hypotheses, find appropriate methods of solution, and formulate relevant expert opinions. Graduates may seek employment as researchers and university teachers as well as in specialist and management positions in both the state and commercial sectors.