History

The program aims at a comprehensive scientific training of experts who will be able to place land and national history in a broader Central European or global context. The program emphasizes professional and methodological preparation and thematizes serious problems, which are investigated in the research at the Institute of History, Faculty of Arts, MU.

“History is a guide to understanding our presence”

The doctoral study is clearly focused on the development of the scientific and academic potential of students, culminating in a dissertation as an independent research performance, which is based not only on the original elaboration of a selected topic, but also corresponds to adequate theoretical and methodological postulates of modern historical thinking.

In doctoral studies, students are led to independent work, which must be reflected both in their own doctoral work and in active participation in professional activities (publications, active participation in conferences and research projects).

Practical training

The course of doctoral studies can be supplemented by practice, which has the character of consultations and gaining experience in the environment of scientific research institutions. The development of knowledge and skills takes place both within study stays abroad, and at home, on the premises of cooperating institutions.

Graduates of the doctoral study program can apply the acquired qualification in various areas and institutions. As trained researchers with the right to independent research activities, they can work at universities, scientific institutes, museums and libraries. Due to their broad perspective and ability to put information into context, they can also work in the media and publishing houses, they are also used outside the boundaries of the field of history in management positions and public relations in the public and private spheres.

Deadline for submitting applications: January 1 - April 30

Deadline for submitting documents for the admission procedure: May 15

Documents for the admission procedure:

• signed CV;
• list of publishing activities;
• doctoral thesis project.

Documents for the admission procedure must be inserted into the e-application (rubric “Documents”) by 15 May. Applicants are required to include their full name and application number on all attached documents.

The entrance examination takes the form of an oral discussion over the doctoral project. At the entrance examination, applicants submit their diploma thesis for inspection.

Notice: A poof of completion of a Master’s degree programme (officially certified copy of the diploma, in the case of education obtained abroad also the so-called recognition) shall be submitted by the accepted applicants upon enrolment in the studies. For the entrance examination, a proof of completion of a Master’s degree programme is not required.

Criteria for evaluation

The applicants can obtain a maximum of 100 points. The minimum number of points for passing the exam is 40. The applicants are assessed in the following areas:

• dissertation project (max. 50 points);
• expert knowledge (max. 20 points);
• language skills (max. 10 points);
• previous experience in research (max. 20 points).