Human Sciences, PhD

Short description: 

The Doctoral School of Human Sciences encompasses four disciplines, making it unique in Hungary: Philosophy, Education, Psychology, and Sociology (the latter is currently not available for our international students). The aim of the program is to provide students with theoretical knowledge about the knowledge-based society from a Human Studies perspective. Students have the opportunity to attend courses related to all disciplines.

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The Philosophy program includes the following areas:

• Philosophy of Mind

• Consciousness Studies

• The Problem of the Self in Contemporary Philosophy of Mind

• Phenomenology

• Philosophy of Language

• Wittgenstein and Heidegger on Language

• Introduction to Film Theory

• Film as Philosophy

• Ancient Philosophy, with a special focus on theology in the Hellenistic and Roman periods

• Modern Philosophy

• Bioethics

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The Education discipline provides research opportunities regarding:

• Teaching information literacy for primary or secondary school pupils

• The impact of institutional factors in church-run schools

• Service learning in higher education

• Development of problem-solving skills during studies

 

The Psychology discipline offers the following topics for research:

• Research on the social psychology of decision-making

• Development of psychometric tests for various fields of psychology

• Research on the psychology of language

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Are you considering applying for this program?

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• More info about Accommodation and Cost of living are also available on our website.

• If you still have any questions, feel free to Contact us!

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