Charles University

Social Ecology is an interdisciplinary PhD programme at Charles University that connects social sciences with environmental and natural-system research. Students develop research skills to study how societies, economies, education, and policy shape—and are shaped by—human and environmental systems.

• Level: PhD (doctoral) programme
• Discipline focus: Social ecology; interdisciplinary research on society–environment relationships
• Interdisciplinary fields: sociology, economics, political science/international relations, pedagogy, statistics, and related natural and social sciences
• Delivery: Doctoral study with supervision and research-based training (details may vary by faculty)
• Credits: Not specified in the provided record
• Language of instruction: Not specified in the provided record (English language knowledge is assessed during admission)
• Tuition fees: Not specified in the provided record
• Application & start: Not specified in the provided record (please check the faculty/Charles University admission calendar)

Programme Structure

• Doctoral research and supervision: Students develop a dissertation project under the guidance of an authorised supervisor from the Board of Studies’ approved list.
• Research proposal development: The entrance procedure includes a discussion of the submitted dissertation project proposal.
• Methodological and disciplinary training: Training supports work across social and environmental sciences, including research methods and analytical approaches relevant to the student’s topic.
• Dissertation: Completion requires producing a doctoral dissertation based on original research and meeting programme/faculty requirements (exact format and milestones are set by the faculty).

Note: The current record does not list semester-by-semester modules. For the most accurate curriculum map (courses, seminars, and milestones), please consult the programme website and the faculty’s doctoral regulations.

Documents to prepare (typical for doctoral admissions): dissertation project proposal, proof of prior degree(s), and the supervisor-related documentation required by the faculty. Exact document lists and deadlines are not included in the provided record—please confirm with the Charles University faculty admissions page.

Work Permits

After completing your studies in the Czech Republic, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study residence/work arrangement, depending on your individual situation and the current rules in force at the time of application.

• Eligibility depends on graduation: you must have successfully completed your programme and meet the residence requirements set by the Czech authorities.
• Timing: applications are typically submitted after graduation and within the permitted period defined by the relevant Czech immigration regulation.
• Work authorisation: the post-study arrangement may allow you to work in the Czech Republic while you search for employment or meet conditions for further residence.
• Rules can change: requirements, documentation, and permitted activities may be updated by Czech authorities.

Important: This information is general guidance. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, check the Czech Ministry of the Interior and the Charles University international office guidance for graduates.