Psychology
Doctoral degree in full-time or combined form. The language of instruction is Czech.
The programme can be studied only as a single subject with a specialization (Developmental psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational psychology, Educational Psychology, General psychology, Social psychology or Work psychology).
Admission to Doctoral degree programmes in 2024/2025 (beginning: Autumn 2024)
Submission deadline until midnight 30 April 2024.
What will you learn?
The Doctoral Programme in Psychology educates future researchers and academic workers in the field of psychology with the available specializations being social, developmental, general, pedagogical, or organizational psychology. The focus is put on deepening the students’ knowledge of theory in said psychology disciplines that can be used both in research and in solving problems in psychological practice. Students acquaint themselves with the latest theoretical approaches, they acquire a critical stance regarding theoretical concepts and empirical research, they learn the methods necessary to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data. Students are to gain the abilities and skills needed to independently scientifically reflect upon issues in psychology as well as the ability to work in research teams, be it in purely psychological or interdisciplinary collaboration.
“Psychological research as a way to understanding.”
Practical training
During one's studies, it is compulsory to complete a three-month-long stay at an academic institution or at an institution concerned with applied research abroad. Another required work experience is partaking in teaching psychology students and in research projects at the Department and other academic institutions
Further information
Career opportunities
The qualification gained by the graduates of this programme can be put to use in academia and in research institutes. However, graduating from this Doctoral Programme does not qualify one to enter the psychology profession; it is not a substitute for obtaining a Master’s Degree in psychology.
Admission requirements
No information available
Study options
Single-subject studies with specialization
In the single-subject studies, the student deepens knowledge in the concrete focus of the degree programme and chooses one specialization. The specialization is stated in the university diploma.
Supervisors
- doc. Mgr. Lukas Blinka, PhD.
- prof. PhDr. Ivo Čermák, CSc.
- doc. Mgr. Steriani Elavsky, Ph.D.
- doc. Mgr. Stanislav Ježek, Ph.D.
- doc. Mgr. Lenka Lacinová, Ph.D.
- prof. PhDr. Petr Macek, CSc.
- doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Macháčková, Ph.D.
- doc. PhDr. Šárka Portešová, Ph.D.
- doc. MUDr. Jan Roubal, Ph.D.
- prof. Mgr. Tomáš Řiháček, Ph.D.
- doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Šerek, Ph.D.
- doc. Mgr. Anna Ševčíková, Ph.D.
- doc. Mgr. Radovan Šikl, Ph.D.
- prof. PhDr. David Šmahel, Ph.D.
- prof. PhDr. Tomáš Urbánek, Ph.D.
- doc. PhDr. Martin Vaculík, Ph.D.
- prof. PhDr. Zbyněk Vybíral, Ph.D.
Study information
| Provided by | Faculty of Social Studies | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of studies | Doctoral | |
| Mode | full-time | Yes |
| combined | Yes | |
| distance | No | |
| Study options | single-subject studies | No |
| single-subject studies with specialization | Yes | |
| major/minor studies | No | |
| Standard length of studies | 4 years | |
| Language of instruction | Czech | |
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