Level:  doctoral academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Philosophy – doctoral degree (ph.d.)

The Doctoral study program in Philosophy is designed to acquire candidates with theoretical and methodical knowledge in order of using them for individual research work in Philosophy. Since Philosophy as a scientific discipline that explores our overall interests in world, it also acquires candidates with knowledge and abilities to research the most universal issues concerning various scientific and social disciplines. Besides qualifying candidates for research work, the purpose of the Doctoral study program in Philosophy is to also expand critical thinking, and to acquire workforce capable of conducting authentic, scientifically and socially relevant research studies, so that the latest research results are to be used for developing science and society overall. The Doctoral study program in Philosophy is oriented towards qualifying candidates for conducting individual research work. The program is designed to explore diverse and specific theoretical, methodological and practical philosophical issues and approaches with reference to the traditional and contemporary philosophy.

The main objectives of the Doctoral degree program in Philosophy are: • To acquire candidates with fundamental knowledge in Philosophy • To qualify candidates to individually conduct and supervise research study works within the spheres of Philosophy, and within various associated disciplines • To expand critical abilities and to qualify candidates to individually resolve theoretical and practical issues concerning Philosophy • To rise the awareness of the importance of research work, critical approaches towards theoretical explanations and research results, exploring capabilities of Philosophy as a science, and searching the truth • To join national and international research projects • To cultivate academic and professional workforce necessary for the growth and popularization of Philosophy

After graduating from the Doctoral degree program in Philosophy, the candidate will be acquired with meticulous knowledge concerning the fundamentals of Philosophy, including the Final Paper Project, and shall receive a Ph.D. in Philosophy. The candidates will be qualified to individually conduct and supervise research work in not only spheres of Philosophy, but in other related disciplines as well. The candidate will also be competent for serving in competent educational institutions, schools, culture, administration, publishing, etc.

An entrance conditions for enrollment in a follow-up Doctoral study program are the completion of study in a Master’s study program (300 ECTS credits), the average grade of 8.00 during Bachelor and Master’s study programs, or at least five published research studies in magazines of national and international recognition. The knowledge of at least one foreign language is mandatory as well. Rules for entrance examinations and admission are set in connection with the Faculty of Philosophy Statute. A student applying for a Doctoral study program with a Master’s degree from a different study group will have to take the differential exam if necessary.

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