Branch programme/details

The doctoral studies are conceived as a preparatory programme for scholars and researchers whose creative endeavours contribute to the development of theory and research in the field of education sciences. The programme aims preferably to enhance their relevant expertise, to disseminate relevant research findings and trends in the field of education and to cultivate methodological competences of doctoral students. General focus of the study programme offers students the chance to get acquainted more deeply with the pedagogical disciplines. The focal point of the doctoral study is a doctoral dissertation/thesis, defined as an original scholarly work whose findings enrich the respective field of study within the broader context of developing the discipline. Due to the nature and content of study, the applicant may consult the theme, the structure of the project and possibilities for its processing with potential supervisors of doctoral studies. Contact details for available supervisors and the thematic areas for dissertation are http://tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/PEDFEN-22.html

Program without specialization.

Entrance Examination:

In the first round, the commission will assess the written research proposals that students submit together with the application, and will select applicants whose proposal, with its structure, form and content, shows the potential for doctoral studies. The project of research in the field of educational sciences of up to 10 pages of text should include:  characteristics of the research topic/area and its relevance, a literature review on the topic, and/or its theoretical background, formulation of a research problem and specific research questions, description of the methodology chosen to answer the research questions, plan for implementation of the research proposal and references (all works cited in the proposal).

Conditions of advancement to  the 2nd round of the entrance exam:

The candidate who receives 0 points in the first round of the admission procedure does not advance to the second round. The result of the admission procedure is then written as: NOT ADMITTED.

The applicant who gets 1 point in the first round of the admission procedure advances to the second round. And II. round, the candidate can get 1 to 9 points.

Evaluation criteria:

Applicants can reach a maximum of 10 points, the approved number of points for admission is to obtain at least 7 points (sum of points from both the 1st and 2nd rounds of the admission procedure).

In the second round, a verbal discussion takes place on the topic o the research project with the candidates who have advanced from the first round. The discussion will also reflect the submitted list of studied professional literature. In process of defending the project, the applicant should demonstrate a piece of knowledge and skills in pedagogical concepts and methodology of social science and education research. One of the requirements is also an overview in the field of pedagogy and education science reflected in the presented list of studied literature.

Admission is conditional on the proper completion of a master's degree programme in a similar field of study.

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

A graduate of the Doctoral Programme in Pedagogy is an educational professional who cultivates the ability to apply theoretical equipment in a creative way during the course of his/her studies. It is equipped scientifically, methodologically and linguistically for individual and collective scholarly work in the field of education and related social sciences. Professionally, he/she can be employed in particular as a researcher, university teacher, teacher of higher vocational schools, as a professional or managerial worker in independent educational or educational institutions and as a conceptual or analytical worker in public administration institutions. The acquired competences enable him/her to work professionally in a wide range of occupations, where he/she applies deep professional and methodological knowledge, critical thinking and professional insight.