Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Doctoral, full degree studies
Nominal duration	8 semesters (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD
Course code	Social Science

Entry qualification

Master diploma (or higher) MA degree in any of the social sciences. In case of other master degrees: individual consideration. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Ukraine.

Language requirements	English Minimum level of language proficiency: B2 CEFR B2; IELTS: 6; TOEFL 72

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. • Motivation letter – obligatory • CV – obligatory • List of university courses taken (academic records) – obligatory • Research plan – obligatory • Reference work: length no more than 6000 words, an earlier work done by the applicant (e.g.: workshop work, shortened version of a thesis or published scientific paper) – obligatory • Statement by the supervisor, that they accept the role of supervisor/tutor until the end of the student’s doctoral studies – obligatory • List of publications – optional

More information	elte.hu/en/doctoral-school-of-sociology

Overview

Program description:
The aim of the programme is to ensure the existence of new generation of scientists dedicated to sociology and social Sciences, their thorough preparation for acquiring the PhD qualification and for carrying out independent academic research and lecturing activities at post-graduate academic level.

This program is recommended to applicants are interested in finding employment as a University Professor, Social Researcher, Scientific Expert, Political Analyst, Political Expert, Social Policy Analyst, Media Expert.

Tracks/Specializations:

•Sociology
•International Studies

Program leader
Tamás Rudas
Head of Doctoral School, Professor

Entry requirements:
MA/MSc degree in Social Sciences

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
Electronic

Entrance exam description:
Applicants need to submit their Master-level degree, CV, Motivation letter, Research plan, List of publications (optional)
IF the degree meets the eligibility criteria, the following step is the oral interview (skype). The recruiting committee will decide upon enrollment.

Contact:
International Office, Zsófia Barczi-Kuri
E-mail: international@tatk.elte.hu

For the statement of supervisor: doktori@tatk.elte.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Link:
studyinhungary.hu/institution/eotvos-lorand-university-66.html

Programme structure

Sociology PhD Programme
International Studies PhD Programme

Career opportunities

The program aims to provide this in conformity with the international educational standards in social sciences, meeting formal and content requirements; as well as providing highly qualified research experts and university teachers in the future, and training specialists (of both theoretical and practical approach) for the different fields of social policy practice at a high level, recognized at an international scale.

Job examples:
University professor
Social researcher
Scientific experts
Political analyst
Political expert
Social policy analyst
Political expert
Media expert