Theory and methodology of sociology
The field of study includes knowledge concerning the basic levels, subsystems and processes in society and its segments, as well as methodological approaches and methodological rules of sociological investigation of social reality. The study focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and skills relating to sociological theory, the history of sociology and the methods of sociological research, which are complemented by basic knowledge of auxiliary and related disciplines such as demography, statistics, psychology, economics, philosophy, political science, logic and the methodology of science. Supporting themes include: social micro- and macrostructures, social processes, the history of sociological thought: classical and contemporary sociological theories, methods and techniques of sociological research, and sectoral sociological disciplines according to the focus of the dissertation.
Prospects of graduates
The graduate of the study programme Theory and Methodology of Sociology (3rd degree) is prepared for interdisciplinary cooperation in solving scientific as well as social problems, is ready to identify and analyse developments at the international level as well as within the European Union, is able to provide explanations of broader social processes and changes in contemporary societies, as well as the impacts and consequences of these processes on people's everyday life.
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The selection procedure is based on the previous study results, the professional examination and the professional interview on the applied dissertation topic, taking into account the results of the previous education. Applications from graduates of the study programme or related study programmes will be accepted. The admissions committee decides on the acceptance of the application.
Additional information
FF TU offers its students accommodation, the services of the university library, departmental libraries, a range of specialised classrooms and departments such as video presentation classrooms, multimedia classrooms, a multifunctional auditorium, a PhD students' office, a Communication Centre, a central IT system, a Modular Academic Information System, a University Pastoral Centre, psychological counselling services, a university canteen, and a number of other support services.
Conditions for international students
Applicants who have completed a lower level of studies abroad shall submit proof of equivalence of studies at secondary schools abroad pursuant to Act No.422/2015 Coll. on the recognition of documents on education and on the recognition of professional qualifications and on the amendment and supplementation of certain acts.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Iveta Schusterová, PhD., Department of Psychology, tel. +421 33/5939 361,
email: iveta.schusterova@truni.sk
The Faculty of Arts of the University of Trnava in Trnava (hereinafter referred to as TU) plans to admit approximately 5 students to doctoral studies in the academic year 2024/2025, depending on the amount of allocated budget and the fulfilment of basic and other admission conditions.
The appropriate type of application form must be used for the study.
The basic condition for admission to doctoral studies (PhD. degree) is the completion of the second cycle of higher education.
The Faculty of Philosophy of TU reserves the right to make changes and updates in order to improve the quality of the admission procedure, in accordance with Section 57 (5) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on higher education as amended by later regulations.
Applicants should submit a completed application form to the address of the Faculty's seat: Faculty of Arts, University of Trnava, Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava. Candidates who have completed lower degree studies before the school. 2023/2024, they will send an application form, a diploma and a diploma from the Master's degree. Candidates who will graduate from lower secondary school in 2024 will send their application form together with a current certificate of attendance. Applicants who are taking the entrance examination will present the officially certified documents (diploma and M.A. certificate) in person at the presentation on the day of the entrance examination.
The applicants who are taking the entrance examination will be asked to submit the official documents (diploma and M.A. certificate) in person at the presentation on the day of the entrance examination.
The admission procedure for a candidate begins on the day of receipt of his/her written application. For this reason, an applicant who submits his/her application electronically is obliged to submit it in written form, duly documented (proof of payment of the admission fee, certified M.Sc. diploma,...).
Applicants who will be admitted on the basis of a selection procedure will send certified copies of their certificates within two days after successful completion of the state examination.
The faculty does not require confirmation of the applicant's medical condition. If it is necessary to take a disability into account in the admission examination process, the applicant must attach a certificate of disability and the recommended form of examination to the application form.
Applicants may also submit multiple applications to the College. For each study programme it is necessary to submit a new application and pay the fee of 35,- € again.
Applicants who have completed a lower degree abroad shall submit nostrified documents of education in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 422/2015 Coll. A receipt for the payment of the admission fee (in the amount of € 35.-) must be affixed to the 3rd page of the application form. In case of non-attendance at the entrance examination, the fee is not refundable. The Admissions Committee decides on the points required for admission.
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Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 950 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 950 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 35 €
E-application form: 35 €
Billing information
Payment details
Banka: státnína pokladnica
IBAN: SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228
Variable symbol: generated VS for payment for the applicant = applicant's personal number without the letter R generated through the electronic application form, or without the symbol if the applicant sends the application form only by post
Specific symbol: 10002
Additional data: IBAN SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228 - SWIFT SPSRSKBA
Address:
Faculty of Arts
University of Trnava
Hornopotočná 23
918 43 TRNAVA
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Last update: 29.04.2024 10:12