Philosophy

The general objective of the study program Philosophy consists of systematic and intensive work on a particular, highly specialized philosophical topic. The topic areas include the history of philosophy, ethics, epistemology, ontology, logic, etc. The methods focus on conceptual and discursive analysis, adequate interpretation of relevant studies and explanation of their consequences, historical perspectives of the topic. The overall conception emphasizes the self-reliance of the study and the originality of the proposed solutions.

“To understand and contribute to knowledge.”

Practical training

During their study, students of the doctoral program are obliged

(a) to publish article even in the international environment,

(b) realize a least one international study stay (or to have active research participation at some international grant project),

(c) fulfill (limited) teaching duties at the department.

If needed, students also help with the organization of conferences/workshops of the department.

Further information

https://filozofie.phil.muni.cz/studium/doktorske-studium-filozofie

Our graduates can be employed in academia (researchers, teachers), i.e. at universities and research institutions, mostly in humanities and related fields.

They can be employed in a gamut of job positions in which critical, methodological and systematic thinking is needed, both in an academic and non-academic environment.

The knowledge and skills gathered from the study can be used e.g. in organizations critically working with texts and documents, using grant mechanisms, etc.

Some skills can be utilized even within conceptual or managerial activities.

The admission procedure to doctoral study programmes at the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is two-round. In the first round, the documents submitted in advance are assessed. The second round takes the form of an oral interview. Only those applicants who succeed in the first round are invited to the second round.

Deadline for submitting applications: January 1 - April 30

Deadline for submitting documents for the admission procedure: until 15 December

Documents for the admission procedure (1st round):

• signed CV;
• list of publishing activities (if any);
• attached copies of publications (paper or electronic), whether published, accepted or under review; in the absence of publications, provide a copy of the thesis; due to the character of doctoral studies, preference is given to candidates who are able to publish well;
• any evidence of above-average academic performance or relevant awards;
• doctoral thesis project of about 5 pages (plus 1-2 pages of literature);
• motivational letter in which the applicant states why they want to study the field of Philosophy and why they have chosen the Department of Philosophy, FA MU.

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 (2nd round) takes the form of an oral discussion over the doctoral thesis project.

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

1st round: success limits 60 points (out of 100).

2nd round: success limits 70 points (out of 100) .