PHDPhD (doctoral) School of Sociology [Social Science]
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| 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 or MSc degree in the field of social sciences. In case of other master degrees: individual consideration. Documents to submit with application:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in English. 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. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. In most cases you can request 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. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English Certification of English knowledge (both written and oral): B2 If the applicant can prove that they completed their former education entirely in English by submitting a notarized attestation and a detailed academic transcript, no proof of language knowledge will be required throughout the admission process Please note that – as part of the entrance exam – applicants must participate in a MS Teams interview or attend a prearranged interview (in Hungary in person) organized by the Faculty. |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A letter of recommendation in English from a qualified supervisor is welcome. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Applicants must upload a motivation letter in English that introduces themselves and outlines their reasons for applying, including their motivations, interests, and goals related to the programme. The letter should be between 1,500 and 8,000 characters. Entrance exam description: Optional documents to submit with application:
List of supervisors and proposed research topics: Supervisors & proposed research topics for the Sociology specialization After evaluating the applications, applicants with a complete application package will be notified after the nomination deadline about the exact time and date of their online interviews. All documents need to be provided in English. |
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Overview
The aim of this programme is to ensure the existence of a new generation of scholars dedicated to the social sciences, and especially sociology, and to prepare them thoroughly for the acquisition of the doctoral degree and for independent academic research and teaching at the postgraduate academic level. The doctoral school offers three programmes: Sociology, International Studies, and Interdisciplinary Social Research. The programmes follow international educational standards in the social sciences and have produced graduates who work as highly qualified research experts, university teachers, and training specialists in both theoretical and practical approaches to the various fields of social policy practice at a high level that is also recognized internationally.
This programme is recommended for applicants who are interested inpursuing a career as, for example a university professor, social researcher, scientific expert, political analyst, political expert, social policy analyst, media expert, or international policy expert (see the Career section below for more details on further employment opportunities). The Doctoral School welcomes all students, lecturers and research topics, and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic or cultural background, political views, disability, gender identity, self-expression or sexual orientation.
This programme enables students to observe and examine social phenomena and their interrelationships in their cultural and historical contexts, in their economic and social embeddedness, and in the diversity of their possible methodological approaches. Students must demonstrate their ability to conduct individual research leading to innovative solutions, to present their findings internationally according to the standards of scientific communication and to apply their results for the benefit of society.
Tracks/Specializations:
- Sociology
- International Studies
- Interdisciplinary Social Research
Strength of programme:
- Compatibility with international social science doctoral programmes
- Interoperability with other programmes and educational levels
- Research-oriented education and training
- Interdisciplinarity
- Combining quantitative and qualitative methods
- Intensive personal professional care with students
- International relations and opportunities for shorter study abroad
Head of Doctoral School
Zsombor BÓDY, Professor
Entry requirements:
MA or MSc degree in the field of social sciences. In case of other master degrees: individual consideration.
Documents to submit with application:
- MA/MSc degree
- List of university courses taken (transcript of records)
- CV
- Motivation letter in English
- Research work plan
- 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)
- Language certificate (if the applicant has one)
- Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
Oral
Entrance exam location:
Online
Entrance exam description:
Applicants need to submit their MA/MSc degree, transcript of records, CV, motivation letter, research plan, and reference work. All documents need to be provided in English.
IF the degree meets the eligibility criteria, the following step is the oral interview, which will be conducted online. The recruiting committee will decide upon admission.
Optional documents to submit with application:
- List of publications – optional
- Copy of awards in professional competitions – optional
- Letter of recommendation – optional
- Statement of supervisor – optional
List of supervisors and proposed research topics:
Supervisors & proposed research topics for the Sociology specialization
Supervisors & proposed research topics for the International Studies specialization
Supervisors & proposed research topics for the Interdisciplinary Social Research specialization
Preparatory year available:
No
Specialisation year available:
No
Link:
studyinhungary.hu/institution/eotvos-lorand-university-66.html
Contact person:
International Office, Eszter Borbála Bagi
E-mail: international@tatk.elte.hu
Programme structure
Click below to find out more about the structure for each specialization:
- Sociology PhD Programme
- International Studies PhD Programme
- Interdisciplinary Social Research PhD Programme
Career opportunities
The programme 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 approaches) 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
- Media expert