Degree offered: Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology and Social Anthropology (PhD)
Graduation requirements: total 56 credits including coursework, consultation, comprehensive examination, dissertation and its defense.
THE PHD PROGRAM
The Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology offers a doctoral program is accredited by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York (US) for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department.
It does not have separate sociology and anthropology tracks; both disciplines are integrated into a common program. Funding is for three years and the dissertation must be defended within five years from the comprehensive examination.
The department encourages empirical research using a wide variety of methodologies but expects theoretically informed approaches which embrace a broad intellectual agenda. We especially welcome projects that promote
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the integration of sociological and anthropological perspectives as well as methodologies;
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comparative approaches to the theory and practice of development, state, law, culture, migration, work
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civil society, inequalities, the city and urban processes.
Please also see general requirements at: http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/requirements
Eligibility & application to the Doctoral Program
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements, applicants to the PhD program should solicit letters of recommendation from three professors who are familiar with their work, as well as a three-page (double-spaced) research proposal.
The proposal should address the main research questions, sources and methodology and place the topic in the context of previous research in the field. A short bibliography (one page) on the topic should be included. Candidates should have an MA or equivalent in a social science discipline. Background in sociology and/or anthropology is a definite advantage.
Structure of the Doctoral Program
The first year of the program focuses on coursework and preparation for the comprehensive examination to be passed at the end of the academic year. The examination covers the major fields of the proposed research. A detailed dissertation proposal is part of the examination requirements. The dissertation research is carried out during the second year following the successful comprehensive examination and an oral defense of the proposal. Students are encouraged to seek external support for their research. The third year is spent in residence at CEU while writing the dissertation and attending PhD seminars.
Information for Prospective Students : http://www.ceu.hu/admissions
Application form: https://apply.embark.com/Grad/CEU/65/
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