PhD studies programme
PhD in Political Science is the highest level of political science studies aiming to train political scientists and develop the political science field in Lithuania. The PhD in Political Science process consists of doctoral studies, focused scientific research, and preparation of a PhD thesis. Political science doctoral studies are conducted following the study programme approved by the VU TSPMI Council and the Rector of Vilnius University. A doctoral student shall study at least three study courses. The courses are divided into compulsory and optional. In addition, TSPMI doctoral students are participating in a regularly held doctoral colloquium.
The Logic of Social Science Research
A compulsory course for doctoral candidates at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science. It aims to introduce the fundamental epistemological, ontological and methodological debates in the social sciences.
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A compulsory course for doctoral candidates in the field of political science and sociology. The objective of the course is to introduce basic quantitative and qualitative methods in the social sciences and to provide the key skills for their practical application.
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An optional course for doctoral candidates in political science. This course is focused on the analysis of public policy and administration.
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An optional course for doctoral candidates in political science. This course is focused on the study of key authors in classical and contemporary political theory.
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An optional course for doctoral candidates in political science. This course focuses on analysing contemporary political regimes, their typology and change.
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An optional course for doctoral candidates in political science. This course is focused on the purpose, institutional set-up, experience and evolution of international cooperation organisations on the European continent (the European Union, the Council of Europe, NATO, the OSCE and other sub-regional organisations).
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An optional course for doctoral candidates in political science. This course focuses on the analysis and application of international relations theories and methodological debates in political science.
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An optional course for doctoral candidates in political science. This course focuses on the sociological analysis of politics.
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