Study programmes

Graduates of the doctoral programme in History/General History are equipped for independent and critical research, and possess a thorough knowledge of the political, economic, social and cultural development of human society; they possess skills in working with published and unpublished sources, and the ability to adopt a critical approach to specialist writings, conduct basic research, produce theoretical generalisations and apply creative thinking to the analysis of historical facts and processes. Graduates possess a thorough grounding in the discipline’s facts and methods, enabling independent and informed interpretation of history, critical interpretation of historical sources and writings, and independent approach to problem-solving in research. Graduates possess comprehensive knowledge enabling them to seek highly specialised positions in humanities-oriented universities, research centres, museums and education/training institutions providing students or staff with systematic development of knowledge.