Degree programme objectives
The doctoral programme "Theory and History of Law" is focused on academic education in the fields of legal methodology, legal history, Roman law, legal theory and philosophy of law. The student will have a wide scope for his/her own specialization.
Study plans
Admission ProceduresAdmission Procedure for Doctoral Programs – Academic Year 2026/2027 (Start: Autumn 2026)Submission deadline until midnight 31/5/2026
- Information on entrance examinations designed for this degree programmeThe entrance examination shall consist of two parts. An applicant whose dissertation project has been awarded a minimum of five (5) points shall be eligible to proceed to the oral part of the entrance examination. The oral part of the entrance examination shall be conducted on a single day within the period from 15 June to 25 June 2026. Applicants shall be notified of the particulars of the oral examination by electronic mail no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date.
- Evaluation criteria valid for the applicants applying for a place on this degree programmeThe criteria and the parts of the entrance examination are specified in the conditions for admission https://www.law.muni.cz/dokumenty/65865
Studies
- Objectives
The doctoral programme "Theory and History of Law" is focused on academic education in the fields of legal methodology, legal history, Roman law, legal theory and philosophy of law. The student will have a wide scope for his/her own specialization.
- Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, the graduate is able to:
- theoretical and practical mastery of methodological approaches in their field
- communicate about their field in at least one world language
- actively participate in a foreign conference
- publish in a reputable international journal
- design and implement a grant project in their field
- teaching in Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes
- Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Some graduates will continue their scientific work as university teachers and researchers. Others will use their knowledge in their legal practice.
- Practical Training
The doctoral study "Theory and History of Law" is focused on academic education. However, some practical skills (e.g. working with archival sources) will be developed in the "field".
- Goals of Theses
The dissertation is an original scientific work containing the results of research carried out on the basis of an approved individual study plan. In terms of content, the text must demonstrate a high level of mastery of the subject assignment, including its theoretical and methodological context. The text must also demonstrate the doctoral student's ability to work with relevant domestic and foreign academic literature, archival sources and to independently formulate and argue complex expert opinions.
The usual length of a thesis is between 150 and 300 standard pages including the title page, Czech and English abstract, table of contents and list of sources. Detailed conditions for the format and editing of dissertation theses are set by the Dean of the Faculty and the Board of Doctoral Studies in the form of an internal regulation.
Basic information
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