PhD in Education Charles University Faculty of Education

Characteristics of the Studies: Doctoral studies are conceived as a preparatory program for scholars and researchers whose creative endeavors contribute to the development of theory and research in the field of education sciences. The program aims preferably to enhance their relevant expertise, disseminate relevant research findings and trends in the field of education, and cultivate methodological competencies of doctoral students. The general focus of the study program offers students the chance to get acquainted more deeply with the pedagogical disciplines. The focal point of the doctoral study is a doctoral dissertation/thesis, defined as an original scholarly work whose findings enrich the respective field of study within the broader context of developing the discipline. Due to the nature and content of the study, the applicant may consult the theme, the structure of the project, and possibilities for its processing with potential supervisors of doctoral studies.

Program without specialization.

The graduates of the doctoral program "Education" are experts in the area of education who cultivates the ability to apply theoretical equipment in a creative way during the course of study. They are knowledgeable, methodologically, and linguistically equipped for individual and team scientific work in education and related social sciences. They can be employed in particular as a scientist, university educator, teacher at higher professional schools, as an expert or manager in separate educational provisions, and as a conceptual or analytical expert in public administration institutions. The acquired competencies allow them to work professionally in a wide range of professions where he/she uses profound professional and methodological knowledge, critical thinking, and professional insight.