Archaeology
The aim of the doctoral study is education for independent scientific and research work in the field, which includes both the development of creative activities in methodology and theory, as well as deepening empirical skills in archaeology. The student will acquire excellent knowledge of archaeological sources, master archaeological theory at a high level and be able to apply field, laboratory and other research methods, including advanced mastery of formalized procedures and modern technologies. During their studies, doctoral degree candidates will successfully complete a research project that will bring new knowledge to the field and will culminate in a dissertation. Strong emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary approach and developing cooperation with related disciplines.
Conditions for admission to study
A condition for admission to the doctoral study program is a completed master's degree in the same or related specialization, general knowledge of archaeology or related disciplines and a successful acceptance interview. During the interview, applicants present the intention of their dissertation project and their current research and/or their own publication activities. The project is submitted in writing (3 to 5 pages, A4 format) and contains a justification for the selected topic, theoretical background, approaches and the methods in which it will be completed, including relevant literature and sources. Furthermore, applicants must submit a published work (or a manuscript with justification of their own approaches) and a list of their own professional and research activities hitherto. Applicants must prove that they are familiar with the selected issue and relevant academic domestic and foreign literature and sources related to the topic. The Admissions Committee assesses the applicant’s readiness for doctoral studies on the basis of the submitted project and an oral interview with the applicant.
Study plan
Information on study (e.g. a general course structure, lists of mandatory and elective courses, their contents and alignments) is available in the study plan. More details can be found at the web of the Department of Archaeology (https://kar.zcu.cz/en/study.php#phd).