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Theory and History of Journalism
Learning objectives of the study programme
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To provide the student with significant theoretical knowledge in the field of media and mass communication research methodology.
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To enable the student to engage in independent, creative research, publishing and teaching activities in the field of media studies as a researcher or university teacher.
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Develop in the student competencies related to a holistic approach to current issues in media and communication.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
knowledge
V1The student has knowledge of current issues in media and mass communication research
V2The student is familiar with quantitative and qualitative media research methods
V3The student has knowledge of the methodology of media research, knows the procedures of scientific work
skills
Z1The student can identify new media research questions and design, validate and implement new research and working practices
Z2Can formulate conclusions both orally and in writing, which can be presented to lay and professional audiences
Z3Is able to apply appropriate methods in media research
Z4Can think critically, independently and analytically and take a flexible approach to solving scientific questions
Z5Is able to function in an international professional discourse and to study and present the results of his/her research in a world language
competence
K1Can apply his/her knowledge and skills in independent and creative research work
KK2Can design a meaningful project, contribute to its implementation and work as part of a team within the project
K3Can independently and critically search, sort and analyse information, approaching it in an interdisciplinary manner
K4Knows how to assess the ethical and societal aspects of research work
Prospects of graduates
Graduate Profile
The graduate of the PhD programme in Theory and History of Journalism has a comprehensive knowledge of media and communication theories, both traditional and recent. He/she is able to critically reflect and independently apply them in a variety of current philosophical-socio-political intersections. Both theoretically and through his own competent research, which meets the highest qualitative requirements for the process and outputs of scientific research. For this purpose, he has knowledge of various current research methods and practical experience with them. He or she is able to substantiate his or her findings in written and oral form, including at international level. At the same time, he or she is able to make his or her knowledge and findings accessible to the general public in an interesting and comprehensible way, thus contributing to the practical applicability of social science outputs. He or she has studied in the context of the pursuit of a dialogue between reason and faith in the spirit of the Catholic intellectual tradition.The graduate can work in basic research (independent and team research), as well as in the field of education (especially as a university teacher) or in applied research in related scientific fields, in the non-governmental sector, etc.
The graduate can also work in the field of education (especially as a university teacher) or in applied research in the non-governmental sector, in the field of applied research in the field of social sciences.
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The college indicates the occupations for which the graduate is prepared at the time of graduation and the potential of the degree program in terms of graduate employment:
Occupations where graduates of the study programme can be employed according to the statistical classification of occupations (SK ISCO-08_2020):2310003 University Assistant,2641008 Publishing Editor,2642001 Journalist, Journalist,2642002 Editorial Manager,2642003 Editorial Manager,2642004 Editor-in-Chief,2642005 Publicist,2642009 Commentator,2642006 Reporter,2642008Reporter,2422016 Specialist in the field of development of science, research and innovation.
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Relevant external stakeholders who provided a statement or concurring opinion on the alignment of the qualification with the sector-specific requirements for the profession:
This is not the case for regulated professions.
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TheORY AND HISTORY OF JOURNALISM
- a second degree (master's, engineering or doctoral);
- a commitment to respect the Catholic spirit of the university and faculty;
- successfully pass an entrance examination in the form of an oral interview on the chosen dissertation topic (the applicant chooses from the topics listed on the Faculty's website in the section Admissions for Doctoral Programs), the applicant's motivation and prerequisites. The interview also includes a short verification of the level of English language proficiency (in particular, the applicant briefly introduces the topic of his/her planned dissertation).
The minimum number of points for passing the entrance exam is 6 (out of 10).
Deadline for the entrance exam (oral interview): Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Additional information
More at https://www.ku.sk/fakulty-katolickej-univerzity/filozoficka-fakulta/uchadzac/prijimacie-konanie/prijimacie-konanie-2025-2026.html
Conditions for international students
Bidders are on a level playing field
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Counselling Centre, Catholic University, Hrabovská cesta 1, 034 01 Ružomberok, poradna@ku.sk, or psychologickaporadna@ku.sk
The application form must be accompanied by:
a) confirmation of payment of the fee;
b) a structured CV of the applicant;
c) a list of published professional and scientific works (if the applicant has published anything so far);
d) in the case of applicants for the PhD study programme SYSTEMATIC PHILOSOPHY, also:
- a project of the dissertation (approaching the topic) in the scope of max. 1000 words,
- a list of at least 10 texts (books, state, articles) that are related to the selected topic of the dissertation and the candidate has read them;
e) in the case of candidates for the doctoral study programme HISTORY also:
- dissertation project (approaching the topic) in the range of 6 - 10 standard pages, which includes the objectives of the work, the outline of the work, a list of sources and literature on the topic of the work, explains the topicality of the research, the theoretical and methodological background of the issue, the procedure for the implementation of the project, the practical benefits of the research,
- a list of the literature studied on the selected topic in the range of 3-4 standard pages (does not have to be identical to the list from the dissertation project), which the candidate will be able to discuss competently with the committee;
f) in the case of candidates for the PhD programme in THEORY AND HISTORY OF JOURNALISM, also:
- a dissertation project (approaching the topic) in the scope of max.
- a list of at least 10 texts (books, states, articles) that are related to the selected topic of the dissertation and have been read by the candidate;
- samples of publishing activity: it can be professional (e.g. seminar paper, thesis), scientific (e.g. studies) or journalistic.
- samples of publications (e.g. thesis, thesis, thesis, thesis).
The following should be submitted to the Study Department (preferably at the time of application, if possible):
a) certified copies of the documents of graduation (master's/engineering/doctoral diploma, supplement to the diploma and certificate of state examination), while applicants who have been issued the documents of graduation by the Faculty of Arts of KU (they have completed the required studies at the Faculty of Arts of KU) do not need to submit them;
b) in the case of applicants who have obtained the required higher education abroad, also a decision on the recognition of the foreign document of education for the purpose of studying in the Slovak Republic.
Information about the further process in the admission procedure will be sent to applicants by electronic or paper mail.
Deadline for verification of the fulfilment of the admission conditions: until 16 June 2025
Written decision on the result of the admission procedure will be sent to applicants no later than 30 days after verification of the fulfilment of the admission conditions. The written decision shall be delivered to the applicants in their own hands.
An applicant may submit:
EITHER an electronic application
- via e-prihlaska.ku.sk;
- such an electronic application is not printed, signed, or sent to the faculty's postal address.
OR a paper (not electronic) application
- such a paper (not electronic) application, most often on the form SEVT, is sent to the following address:
Catholic University of Ružomberok
Faculty of Arts, Study Department
Hrabovská cesta 1B
034 01 Ružomberok
Attention! If the applicant submits the application via portalvs.sk, the application must also be sent in paper form to the address of the faculty. In this case, the fee for the material support of the admission procedure is 35 €. We therefore recommend using e-prihlaska.ku.sk, not portalvs.sk.
In case of further questions, you can contact
Study Department, Faculty of Arts, KU - studijne.ff@ku.sk
Form of entrance exam
oral interview
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Apply the application for study
31.05.2025
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Performance of the entrance exam
10.06.2025 - 10.06.2025
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Additions
- CV
- proof of payment of the fee
Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1080 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 35 €
E-application form: 30 €
Billing information
Bank: State Treasury
Account: 7 000 224 399/8180
IBAN: SK70 8180 0000 0070 0022 4399
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