Slavic Studies

The program deepens students’ disciplinary and methodological knowledge across several thematic areas of the Slavic linguistic, literary, and cultural domain and develops the ability to apply this knowledge creatively in both research and practice. It focuses on the theoretical and methodological foundations and research methods of comparative linguistics and literary studies, as well as on innovative processes in the studied Slavic languages or specific language groups. Particular attention is given to literary-historical, literary-theoretical, and literary-critical reflection on the continuity of development and on literary correlations within the relevant social and ethno-cultural areas.
Upon completion of the program, students are proficient in scientific methods of basic and applied research, are able to independently identify and interpret research problems, and can organize their own scholarly project activities in an innovative and original manner. They demonstrate highly specialized competences and a thorough knowledge of the principles and core foundations of a Slavic studies–oriented discipline in its interpretative and relational complexity, argumentative coherence, and explanatory value, including interdisciplinary research in broader Slavic and non-Slavic contexts.
The program fosters independent, critical, and analytical thinking, which students apply dynamically in the formulation and resolution of complex research tasks, with an emphasis on their societal relevance. Students master procedures of scholarly argumentation and debate, appropriately select and use forms and means of research metacommunication for publishing results in competitive environments, and present their work independently to the academic community and the wider cultural public in Slovakia as well as at relevant international forums.
More detailed information about the study program is available at the web https://fphil.uniba.sk/en/study/study-programmes/doctoral-studies/slavic-studies/.
The study program is primarily conceived as preparation for research professionals in the field of Slavic studies. Graduates are also prepared to engage in academic teaching.
Based on the knowledge and skills acquired, graduates are qualified for professional practice both in Slovakia and abroad, particularly in the following positions:
- independent research scholar at institutes of the Slovak Academy of Sciences,
- academic teaching staff at higher education institutions (in Slovakia and abroad),
- research staff at higher education institutions (in Slovakia and abroad),
- professionals in cultural, social, and educational institutions (in Slovakia and abroad),
- independent research scholars in international research teams,
- staff members of Slovak diplomatic missions and international (non-governmental) organizations.

Prospects of graduates
The study program is primarily conceived as preparation for research professionals in the field of Slavic studies. Graduates are also prepared to engage in academic teaching.
Based on the knowledge and skills acquired, graduates are qualified for professional practice both in Slovakia and abroad, particularly in the following positions:
- independent research scholar at institutes of the Slovak Academy of Sciences,
- academic teaching staff at higher education institutions (in Slovakia and abroad),
- research staff at higher education institutions (in Slovakia and abroad),
- professionals in cultural, social, and educational institutions (in Slovakia and abroad),
- independent research scholars in international research teams,
- staff members of Slovak diplomatic missions and international (non-governmental) organizations.

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