Study location	Hungary, Szeged
Type	Doctoral, full degree studies
Nominal duration	8 semesters
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. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English or Hungarian. Academic Records in English/Hungarian or certified translation. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English B2/intermediate or equivalent international English language proficiency exam

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. Diplomas and transcripts (diploma supplements) Proof of English proficiency At least two letters of reference Recommendation by a prospective supervisor, or preliminary agreement of a prospective supervisor to work with the candidate: can be provided but is not mandatory Research plan (5000 – 9000 characters) A motivation letter (1500 – 4000 characters). Please write different motivation letters for each programme you are interested in. CV List of academic publications.

More information	u-szeged.hu/..udy-programmes/education-phd  edu.u-szeged.hu/phd/?q=en

Overview

The PhD Programme in Education at the University of Szeged comprises of seven training programmes (Learning and Instruction; Social and Emotional Education; Educational Assessment; Technologies in Education; Health Education; Psychological Questions of Development and Education; and Content Pedagogy).

The PhD programme consists of eight semesters. The first four semesters are dedicated to advanced studies and training in research skills. This concludes with a Comprehensive Examination, where PhD students present a detailed plan of the dissertation with research and publication tasks already accomplished (e.g. literature review, or study design) and to be competed. The second phase of four semesters, focused on research and writing the dissertation, commences with passing the Comprehensive Examination.

For a detailed description of the programmes and the programme components, see www.edu.u-szeged.hu/phd/?q=en

Programme structure

Altogether 240 credits
Phase 1, training and research (120 credits): courses (50–90 credits), research (40–60 credits), publications (0–30 credits), teaching (0–20 credits).
Comprehensive examination.
Phase 2, research and dissertation (120 credits): research (40–60 credits), publications (60–80 credits), teaching (0–20 credits)

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD Programme in Education typically engage in research and development in the field of Education or take teaching positions in higher education.