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Interdisciplinary Social Science – (Ph.D.)
Institute of Philosophy and Sociology (PAN)
Graduate School for Social Research
| Application Deadline: | Non Polish applicatnts April 16, Polish applicants June 12 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 2,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Warsaw / Poland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English Polish | ||
Location of Institute of Philosophy and Sociology (PAN)
Students conduct studies according to their own choice of courses. Courses of lectures and seminars available in the given academic year are listed in the School Catalogue. Students select courses by completing the online registration form by the published deadline. . With the written agreement of the Dean of the school students may - where necessary for their studies - take courses outside GSSR/CSS.
The majority of courses offered are taught in English. The remainder are taught in Polish
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Students applying and accepted directly to the PhD programme may if they wish choose to follow all the MA programme requirements in their first year and so obtain a British MA as the first part of the PhD programme.
Some otherwise well-qualified applicants to the PhD programme whose level of preparation is in some respects not quite sufficient for entry to doctoral studies may nevertheless be accepted to the PhD programme on condition they satisfy the requirements of the MA programme before continuing to the second year of doctoral studies.
All doctoral students in any year of the PhD programme are entitled to take and obtain credit for courses offered in the MA programme, but those accepted directly to the PhD programme need not take any MA courses if they do not wish to.
At present the PhD programme lasts four years - the maximum period for such a programme normally allowed by Polish law (limited additional time is permitted for students interrupting their studies f or various reasons). In consultation with the students a reform of the programme is now underway, as a result of which students will spend only two of their four years as doctoral students attending taught courses, devoting the remaining two years entirely to research.
In the first two years of the PhD programme students will be expected to take 5 courses per year with a minimum average mark of 3,5. Six credits will be awarded per 30 hour course. Courses can be chosen from those taken also by students following the MA programme, or from additional courses offered solely for PhD students. Students may also audit courses (i.e. attend but not for credit).
In the third and fourth years of the PhD programme students need not take any courses. However, if they choose to do so in order to maintain a broader range of interests than strictly encompassed by their PhD topic, they may take further courses for credit.
In the third and fourth years of the PhD programme students will be expected to complete at least 20 credit points per year (more than 20 to count as 20). Ten credit points may be gained:
* by publications and/or;
* by teaching activities and/or;
* by attending conferences and summer schools and/or;
* by taking additional courses (see above).
Students will also be expected to join a research project (10 credit points per year)
A part- time option is also available.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Any graduate of a Polish or foreign higher education institution with the degree of magisterium or its equivalent may apply to doctoral studies at the Graduate School for Social Research (GSSR). Students who have not yet been awarded the magisterium degree or equivalent may be conditionally accepted to the programme. The Director of the School will specify the maximum period for which a student may enjoy conditional status before presenting proof of award of the necessary degree.
Admission to the GSSR depends only on the applicants' academic qualifications, research skills, and their command of English or Polish (for Polish candidates of English). However admission is not determined by the subject background of the candidate
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-POLISH CANDIDATES
Knowledge of English (or Polish) language is one of the basic conditions for admission to the doctoral studies at GSSR. During the individual interviews each candidate has to display a level of knowledge of the English (or Polish) language allowing them to conduct research and take part in classes held in one of those languages.
LANGUAGE TESTS AND EXCEPTIONS (ONLY FOR POLISH CANDIDATES)
Polish candidates have to pass a test of language abilities in English. The tests of language abilities for Polish candidates will take place in the Staszic Palace at Nowy ´Swiat 72. Polish candidates who have a degree in English or who deliver at least one of the certificates listed in the section below (Proficiency in English)are exempt from the language examination.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 500 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 173 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 61 |
Accreditation
Successful students receive the PhD diploma of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Polish Academy of Sciences
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