Overview

The foundation of doctoral studies consists in writing a dissertation and completing the compulsory and selected elective courses, which correspond to the basic specialisation of the studies of archaeology at the FA USB:

Archaeology of Prehistory and Early Middle Ages,
Medieval and Postmedieval Archaeology,
Environmental Archaeology,
Archaeological Theory and Method.

In a joint "School of Doctoral Studies in Archaeology" with the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen and the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, the student also has the option of other courses offered by the respective institutes.

Graduate profile

Graduates will gain skills and knowledge through education in archaeology at a level comparable to doctoral degree programmes of a similar orientation at other domestic and foreign universities. The aim of the Archaeology programme from the University of South Bohemia is to provide a comprehensive education in the field of archaeology so that graduates are capable of independent scientific work in the Czech Republic and abroad.

Graduates are mature and professional researchers able to work in the academic sphere and other professional institutions in the Czech Republic and abroad. They will be able to perform independent scientific work both methodologically and theoretically, lead scientific projects independently and lecture at universities. They will also be equipped with sufficient language skills to work at foreign institutions.

Programme Structure

The basis of doctoral studies is the completion of compulsory courses with an emphasis on independent scientific work, both in the form of dissertation preparation and other activities, especially publications, presentations at international conferences or involvement in the pedagogical activities of the Institute of Archaeology of the Faculty of Arts USB. It is also an obligation to complete a study stay of at least 1 month at a foreign university or other scientific workplace, or to participate in a foreign research project.

An integral part of the study plan is the completion of compulsory elective courses of thematic focus. Within their framework, each student is obliged to complete 3 basic methodological courses out of a total of 4 offered (block A), covering the basic specializations of archaeology studies at the Faculty of Archaeology - prehistory, medieval, theoretical and environmental archaeology. In each course, the emphasis is on teaching the latest methodological trends of a given chronological or thematic area. Another obligation is to take an exam in two world languages from the faculty-wide offer (block C). Students will then choose at least two other courses, provided by the University of South Bohemia, as well as partners from the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen and the Institute of Archaeology of the CAS in Prague, which will complement their education within the given specialization (Block B).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budweis, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Archaeology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application requirements:

a detailed curriculum vitae,
information on the applicant´s professional experience,
a list of publications,
a proposition of the PhD project and a bibliography of source materials for the research,

an officially certified copy of the master´s degree diploma.

Admission interview:

The interview shall test the applicant´s factual and methodological knowledge in their field of study, explore their understanding of what it means to study at the required level of scholarship as well as the applicant´s motivation, resilience, and ability to work independently. Additionally, the PhD proposal included in their application will be discussed.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

500 CZK / year

≈ 500 CZK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

500 CZK / year

≈ 500 CZK / year

Living costs

Ceské Budejovice

Czech Republic

11440 - 18500 CZK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The scholarship at the USB Faculty of Arts is awarded to students of doctoral programmes who study in full-time form of study and have not exceeded the standard length of study (all periods of previous unsuccessful studies in doctoral study programmes are included in the period study).

Students studying

a) in the first year of study are granted a scholarship of CZK 9,000 per month

b) in the second year of study are granted a scholarship of CZK 9,500 per month

c) in the third year of study are granted a scholarship of CZK 10,000 per month

d) in the fourth year of study are granted a scholarship of CZK 10,500 per month

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Scholarships Information

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