Study location	Hungary, Pécs
Type	Doctoral, full degree studies
Nominal duration	8 semesters (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PHD
Course code	Arts and Humanities

Entry qualification	Master diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get 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.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Entry qualification: • Postgraduate diploma (or higher) (MA or MSc in a relevant field) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Applicants who are still conducting their studies at the time of application must submit an official letter from their institution indicating the date of graduation. Students cannot enroll at the Program until they have successfully completed their studies at the Master’s level. The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs: • Preliminary Research Proposal (2-3 pages long)* • Curriculum Vitae in English • Completed Application Form (available on the website) • Official Copies of (Degree) Certificates • Certified Translations in English • Transcript of Records in English • List of Publications (if any) and other scientific, or related professional activities • Copy of the photo-page(s) of your passport • Medical certificate, Vaccination card and HIV test • Motivation letter, • Official copy of the following language exam certificates: TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 66 points (www.ets.org/toefl) IELTS: Overall Band Score: 6 (www.ielts.org) Cambridge ESOL: C1 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org) TELC: C1 level (www.telc.net/en.html) ECL: C1 level (www.ecl-test.com/) or a written document certifying an advanced command of English Preliminary Research Proposal* A 2-3 page written statement of the research design that includes an explanation of the purpose of the study and outlines the research methodology. It should consist of the following parts: • The intended title of the dissertation • The aim of the underlying research as well as the clearly stated motivation for the research • Literature review, i.e. review of the state of the art in the literature • List of references Before preparing your research plan and sending your application, it is strongly recommended to contact a preferred supervisor who is able to help you elaborate your research project. You may find potential supervisors on our website: psychology.pte.hu/departments

More information	international.pte.hu/study-programs

Overview

The program offers graduates in psychology, biology, medicine and other social sciences the opportunity to broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge to achieve new scientific results. Courses will cover, but will be not limited to, topics such as social cognition and social representation, psychophysiological measurements, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.
The study program consists of two separate blocks (Semesters 1-4, Semesters 5-8). During the first block, doctoral students master advanced research skills and take theoretical courses which help them to elaborate their own research plans and design their experiments. At the end of the 4th semester, students’ knowledge and research progress is assessed by a complex examination, which is a prerequisite for continuing doctoral studies. In the second block, intensive interaction between students and their supervisors is encouraged. Students are expected to focus mainly on their research, but also participate in teaching activities in order to prepare for a carrier in an academic environment. Research results have to be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences. A doctoral thesis must be submitted not later then the end of the 8th semester. After a succesful thesis defence, the applicant will be awarded a PhD degree in psychology.

Programme structure

EXAMPLES OF SUBJECTS DURING THE STUDIES
1st semester
Current topics of psychology I. (Cognitive background of person perception)
Emerging domains of psychology I (Social representation)
Methods of psychological research I. (Computer aided experiment design)

2nd semester
Frontiers in Research Methodology I. (Qualitative research methods in social psychology)
Emerging domains of psychology II. (Body representation)
Methods of psychological research II (Narrative psychology)

3rd semester
Methods of psychological research III. (Advanced statistics)
Current topics of psychology II. (Social identity and minorities)
Emerging domains of psychology III. (Organizational socialization and organizational culture)

4th semester
Emerging domains of psychology IV. (Behavioral and physiological ascpects of emotion)
Methods of psychological research IV. (Psychophysiological and EEG studies)
Frontiers in Research Methodology II. (Methods of eye-tracking)

5th semester
Research seminar I.
Research and teaching practice I.

6th semester
Research seminar II.
Research and teaching practice II.

7th semester
Research seminar III.
Research and teaching practice III.

8th semester
Research seminar IV.
Research and teaching practice IV.