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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Conditions of admission

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



General information on the admission exam

The Faculty of Arts at Trnava University in Trnava (hereinafter “TU”) plans to admit approximately 5 students to the doctoral program in the 2027/2028 academic year, subject to the amount of allocated budgetary funds and the fulfillment of the basic and additional admission requirements.

The appropriate application form must be used to apply for the program.

A basic requirement for admission to the doctoral program (PhD degree) is the completion of a second-cycle university degree.

The Faculty of Arts at TU reserves the right to make any necessary changes and updates in order to improve the admissions process, in accordance with Section 69(6) of Act No. 300/2025 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended.

Applicants must submit an electronic application. Applicants who completed a lower level of study prior to the 2026/2027 academic year must attach a scanned copy of a certified diploma supplement and their Master’s degree diploma to the application. Applicants who will complete a lower-level degree in 2027 must submit their application electronically along with a current certificate of enrollment. Applicants who are taking the entrance exam must submit officially certified documents (Master’s degree diploma and diploma supplement) in person upon check-in on the day of the entrance exam.

The admissions process for applicants begins on the date their application is received. The application must include the required attachments (proof of payment of the admission fee, a certified Master’s degree, or proof of school attendance, a resume, outline of a project, and a list of publications or other extracurricular activities).

Applicants who are admitted on the basis of a competitive selection process must submit officially certified copies of their transcripts within two days of successfully passing the state examination.

The faculty does not require a medical certificate from the applicant. If necessary, it may take a disability into account during the admissions exam; the applicant must attach to the application a certificate of disability and a recommendation regarding the format of the exam.

Applicants may submit multiple applications to the faculty. A new application must be submitted for each study program, and the €40 fee must be paid again for each application.

Applicants who have completed a lower level of study abroad must submit recognized educational documents in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 422/2015 Coll. The receipt for payment of the admission fee (in the amount of €40) must be affixed to page 3 of the application form. The fee is non-refundable if the applicant does not take the entrance exam. The admissions committee determines the minimum score required for admission to the program.



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    01.12.2026 - 30.04.2027

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted: 40
Additions
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  • (electronic form)
  • proof of payment (electronic form)
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: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €
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 via 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

Account name: University of Trnava in Trnava

Address:

Faculty of Philosophy
University of Trnava
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918 43 TRNAVA

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Detail of the study program

 
 
Study in Slovakia and receive a scholarship of €5,000 per academic year. More information

Detail of the study program

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