Charles University

Overview

The PhD in Historical Sociology at Charles University equips researchers with the skills necessary to investigate long-term social processes and the impact of historical transformations on modern societies. Students will cultivate advanced theoretical and methodological expertise, enabling them to conduct in-depth analytical and comparative research in the field.

What you'll study

The doctoral programme is designed to provide a comprehensive academic experience that includes advanced training, research supervision, and structured academic activities. Your study plan will be tailored in collaboration with your supervisor and will typically encompass coursework, doctoral seminars, research practice, and dissertation preparation.

Research themes may include:

• Modernization and social change
• Globalization tendencies and their social impacts
• Integration and disintegration processes
• Continuity and discontinuity in social development
• Religious and cultural pluralism
• Interconnections between global and local dynamics

Doctoral training and dissertation work will involve:

• Participation in doctoral seminars and research discussions
• Methodological training focused on historical-sociological research design
• Development of a dissertation project, including proposal, research plan, and implementation
• Ongoing supervision and progress evaluation according to Charles University doctoral regulations
• Final dissertation submission and defence as required by the programme

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the general admission criteria for a PhD programme at Charles University. Specific grading thresholds and standardized testing requirements are not detailed in this programme record; therefore, it is advisable to consult with the faculty for precise criteria.

Career prospects