Systematic Philosophy
The graduate knows the scientific methods of research in philosophy, is able to follow the current state of research in philosophy, productively build on it and publicly present new knowledge in scientific language. The basic area on which his/her scientific work primarily focuses is SYSTEMATIC PHILOSOPHY. The graduate of the field will acquire: The methodology of scientific work, the ability to integrate his philosophical investigations into a broader social and cultural framework and to find substantive links with other special scientific disciplines, especially with the humanities and with theology, a purposeful consideration also of value, ethical, ecological, social, legal and, last but not least, religious and spiritual aspects of the issue, presenting its results, demonstrating in them a sense of truth, scientific correctness, originality, novelty, philosophical intuition, as well as the capacity for methodological reflection.
Prospects of graduates
The scope and depth of the graduate's knowledge and practical, especially pedagogical and scientific skills, entitles him/her to achieve the scientific-pedagogical rank of "Associate Professor" (doc.) or "Professor" (prof.), or the scientific rank of "Doctor of Science" (DrSc.) after a certain pedagogical practice in the field and after further scientific research and presentation of findings in scientific publications. The acquired education broadens the graduate's opportunities to work independently in research in various scientific research and interdisciplinary teams. At universities, especially at faculties of social sciences and humanities, he/she can work as an assistant professor in philosophy or in a related field. A graduate of the field works scientifically, brings his/her own solutions in the field of systematic philosophy or history of philosophy, and presents the results of his/her research in a dissertation that meets the content and formal criteria of a scientific monograph.
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The selection procedure is based on the previous study results, the professional examination and the professional interview on the applied dissertation topic, taking into account the results of the previous education. Applications from graduates of the study programme or related study programmes will be accepted. The admissions committee decides on the acceptance of the application.
Additional information
FF TU offers its students accommodation, the services of the university library, departmental libraries, a range of specialised classrooms and departments such as video presentation classrooms, multimedia classrooms, a multifunctional auditorium, a PhD students' office, a Communication Centre, a central IT system, a Modular Academic Information System, a University Pastoral Centre, psychological counselling services, a university canteen, and a number of other support services.
Conditions for international students
The admission requirements for foreigners, foreign students or students who have completed their secondary studies abroad are the same as for students who have completed the degree in the Slovak Republic and are citizens of the Slovak Republic. Applicants who have completed a lower level of studies abroad shall submit nostrified documents of education in accordance with the provisions of Decree No 207/1993 Coll.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Iveta Schusterová, PhD.
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, TU
iveta.schusterova@truni.sk
The Faculty of Arts of the University of Trnava in Trnava (hereinafter referred to as TU) plans to admit approximately 5 students to doctoral studies in the academic year 2025/2026, depending on the amount of allocated budget funds and the fulfilment of basic and other admission requirements.
The appropriate type of application form must be used for the study.
The basic condition for admission to the doctoral studies (PhD. degree) is the completion of the university studies of the second degree.
The Faculty of Philosophy of TU reserves the right to make changes and updates in order to improve the quality of the admission procedure, in accordance with Section 57 (5) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on higher education as amended by later regulations.
Applicants should submit a completed application form to the address of the Faculty's seat: Faculty of Arts, University of Trnava, Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava. Candidates who have completed lower degree studies before the school. 2024/2025, they will send an application form, a certificate and a diploma from the Master's degree. Candidates who will graduate from lower secondary school in 2025 will send their application form together with a current certificate of attendance. Applicants who are taking the entrance examination will present the officially certified documents (diploma and M.A. certificate) in person at the presentation on the day of the entrance examination.
The applicants who are taking the entrance examination will be asked to submit the official documents (diploma and M.A. certificate) in person on the day of the entrance examination.
The admission procedure for a candidate begins on the day of receipt of his/her written application. For this reason, an applicant who submits his/her application electronically is obliged to submit it in written form, duly documented (proof of payment of the admission fee, certified M.Sc. diploma,...).
Applicants who will be admitted on the basis of a selection procedure will send certified copies of their certificates within two days after successful completion of the state examination.
The faculty does not require confirmation of the applicant's medical condition. If it is necessary to take a disability into account in the admission examination process, the applicant must attach a certificate of disability and the recommended form of examination to the application form.
Applicants may also submit multiple applications to the College. For each study programme it is necessary to submit a new application and pay the fee of 40,- € again.
Applicants who have completed a lower degree abroad shall submit nostrified documents of education in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 422/2015 Coll. A receipt for the payment of the admission fee (in the amount of € 40.-) must be affixed to the 3rd page of the application form. In case of non-attendance at the entrance examination, the fee is not refundable. The Admissions Committee decides on the points required for admission.
Form of entrance exam
The admission procedure for doctoral studies includes an entrance examination.
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01.12.2024 - 30.04.2025
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Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 950 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 950 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €
Billing information
Account number: 7000241228/8180
Variable symbol for PhD: generated electronic application number without the letter R, resp. Last name and first name
Specific symbol: 10002
Additional data:
IBAN: SK3581800000007000241228
SWIFT: SUBASKBX
Address:
University of Trnava
Faculty of Philosophy
Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava
IČO 31825249
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Last update: 18.10.2024 10:36