Development of Doctoral Thesis (DN_196)
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the sequential development of the doctoral thesis, to promote a results-oriented, interdisciplinary approach to research, preparing social sciences researchers who are competitive in the international environment.
Prerequisites
Master's degree in one of the sub-branches of social sciences, research skills, and analytical academic experience. Passed doctoral entrance examination (presentation of scientific idea, the project plan of the doctoral thesis).
Learning outcomes
The doctoral student formulates an analytical framework appropriate to his social sciences subfield, defines the most current scientific theories and methodology, gaining a cross-disciplinary insight into social science research as a whole and the interaction of different fields.
Create scientific research work in the chosen sector, incl. determine the work strategy, create a research design, select and systematize special literature, collect and sequentially arrange the material, choose an appropriate theory and method, formulate conclusions. Independently choose and classify appropriate methods and organize a large-scale independent research work, the result of which is the development of the first version of the doctoral thesis and the expansion of the boundaries of knowledge in accordance with international criteria. Illustrate the results of the research both orally and in writing, both in extended and short form, according to the level of prior knowledge of the specific audience. Demonstrate a critical evaluation of the research, argumentation, justify the conclusions and maintain a collegial discussion, communicate and cooperate at the local and international level on current research issues in the field of the relevant scientific field.
Critically evaluate the results of independent work and correct them, taking into account the instructions of colleagues, thesis supervisor and academic staff. Formulate, present the relevance and innovativeness of research by creating and participating in relevant sub-sectors, as well as interdisciplinary project consortia, including international ones. Organize independent work in the relevant field of science, analyze and critically evaluate the project of scientific work, as well as communicate professionally about your field of scientific work. To implement modern, original, interdisciplinary research in the chosen field of science.
