Study programmes
Political Science
Study program:
Political Science
SP code:
N0312A200011
Study form:
full-time
Study type:
Master's (post-Bachelor)
Standard duration of study in years:
2
Language of instruction:
Czech
Title:
Mgr.
Title:
Yes - PhDr.
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SP name in English:
Political Science
SP name in Latin:
Scientia politica
SP profile:
academically oriented
SP characteristics
The study program is designated for the students who intend to deepen their knowledge in Political Science, focusing on the issue of democratic and nondemocratic forms of government (changes in political systems, with a special emphasis on development trends connected with modernization and democratization, other issues of comparative analysis, including national and regional identities, or the analysis of individual elements of political systems). The aim of Political Science is to train highly qualified experts who are able to pursue basic and applied research in academic institutions and universities. They will likewise be ready to work in the Czech public sector (especially in government agencies) and to represent Czech interests in the international arena, particularly at the EU level. Embracing a wide array of methodologies and subjects in its sweeping compass, program Political Science provides graduates with comprehensive professional skills both in theory and practice.
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Graduate profile for the public:
The graduate of the Master program in Political Science is familiar with the issues of comparative analysis, is well oriented in the analysis of democratic forms of governance, can analyze basic development trends, knows specific features of different types of political systems and can apply methodological knowledge regarding classification criteria used in the analysis of current political systems. Emphasis is given on work with scholar literature and other information resources, therefore the graduates gain the ability to compose text of high quality related to both formal requirements and with regard to the ability to clearly formulate the research theme, to set research criteria and methodological bases, to define the contribution of research to the field and its development, and to argue in a relevant way in favor of proposed theses. Graduates acquire and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate existing knowledge during the course of studies.
Related accreditations
No related accreditations have been found
Teaching provided by
Faculty:
- Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV)
Cooperating institutions:
No
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Foreign university joint diploma type:
No
External department:
No
Classification
Area of education:
- Political Science
SP structure
Specialisation:
No
Double-curriculum study:
No
Data for persons with disabilities
Contact person for persons with disability:
Mgr. Michael Podsedník
Web page for persons with disability:
Further information about the study of persons with disability:
Personal provision
Garant SP:
- prof. PhDr. Blanka Říchová, CSc.
Study plans
Plans according to accreditation:
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech
Instruction
Admission procedure requirements:
Study programme (branch) is open for applicants for the academic year
2026/2027:
- Faculty of Social Sciences - Admission procedure requirements
Admission procedure requirements in the acaademic year
2025/2026:
- Faculty of Social Sciences - Admission procedure requirements
Can be studied in combination
No combinations have been found
