Branch programme/details

The language of instruction is English. Theatre Studies is a fee-paying programme; the annual tuition fee is EUR 2,500.

Entrance examination: single round – oral 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 research and other academic activities: 0–15 points
3. Assessment of the applicant’s knowledge of secondary literature: 0–15 points

PhD dissertation topics must be consulted beforehand with the Chair of the Subject Area Board. Chair of the Subject Area Board (Programme Director): doc. Mgr. Martin Pšenička, Ph.D., e-mail: martin.psenicka@ff.cuni.cz.

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An applicant can only be admitted if they submitted a proof of their language competence for study in the respective programme, 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 of study (see the admissions procedure requirements applicable to the individual programmes 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:	14.06.2023	Until:	16.06.2023
Alternative date (of entrance exam):	22.06.2023	Until:	22.06.2023

The graduate of the four-year doctoral programme in Theatre Studies is a specialist trained for research in theatre history and theory. Her/his specialised professional skills make the graduate qualified for work as a researcher, theatrologist, specialised editor in various (especially professional and academic) media and research institutions, and also as an expert working for state and municipal administration, non-governmental organisations, civic organisations, publishing houses, museums. Moreover, the graduate has been trained for teaching positions in academic institutions.