The PhD program in Social Sciences is a research-based program that aims in extending the boundaries of knowledge in the discipline of Social Sciences, contributing to the fulfillment of the Department’s/University’s vision and mission, and enabling the establishment of the Department/University in the regional and international scene. Based on their advance knowledge and research skills concerning their particular domain of interest, PhD students with the guidance of their academic supervisors are expected to be productive members of the respective research society and within the field of Social Work, by extending the boundaries of what is already known.
The goals of the program are to:
The courses are taught in Greek.
(Students are eligible to submit their PhD Thesis work in English, based on their supervisor’s guidance).
The intended learning outcomes of the PhD program in Social Sciences are delineated below. Students and Graduates of our PhD should be in position to:
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Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
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Graduate Masters Level Courses |
30 |
Graduate Masters Level Courses |
30 |
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Semester 3 |
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Semester 4 |
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PHDSW901-Collection and Analysis of Research Data I |
10 |
PHDSW903 - Collection and Analysis of Research Data II |
10 |
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PHDSW902 - Graduate Seminar I |
20 |
PHDSW904 - Graduate Seminar II |
10 |
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PHDSW906 - Comprehensive exam |
10 |
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Semester 5 |
ECTS |
Semester 6 |
ECTS |
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PHDSW905 - Design of Research Proposal |
10 |
PHDSW908 - Research Phase I |
10 |
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PHDSW907 - Defense of Research Proposal |
20 |
PHDSW909 - Research Phase II |
10 |
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PDHSS910 - Dissertation Writing Phase I/ Publications |
10 |
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Semester 7 |
ECTS |
Semester 8 |
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PHDSW911 - Research Phase III |
10 |
PHDSW914 - Research Phase V |
10 |
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PDHSS912 - Research Phase IV |
10 |
PHDSW915 - Dissertation Writing Phase III/ Publications |
10 |
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PDHSS913 - Dissertation Writing Phase II/ Publications |
10 |
PHDSW916 - Defense of Doctoral Dissertation |
10 |
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Application Form: Click HERE to fill in online and download (pdf)
Admission to the doctoral program is done after the announcement of doctoral positions by the Department, followed by an application by the interested applicant. Eligible applicants must hold a university degree, Bachelor’s or Master’s, granted by an institution recognized in the country where it operates. Applicants who do not hold their first degree at the time of application, but will hold such a degree before the commencement of the graduate program, are also eligible to apply but must submit a letter from their University’s Registrar verifying that they are indeed eligible to graduate. The decision on their admission does not become official until the degree has been successfully produced.
Admission’s Evaluation Procedure
All applications for admission are evaluated by the Doctoral Program Committee. All applicants satisfying the admissions requirements are invited for a personal interview by the Doctoral Program Committee. The criteria for the evaluation of the candidates are the following:
After completing the evaluation process, the Doctoral Program Committee submits to the Council of the Department a Program Admission Evaluation Report on its decision. This report includes a justified suggestion of the Committee on the acceptance/rejection of the candidate’s application, possible conditions for admission, transfer credits, and research area. If appropriate, the Committee may suggest in this report the Research Advisor and the members of the Research Advisory Committee.
Frederick University academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.
The program is structured in eight semesters of 30 ECTS credits each. The first two semesters (60 ECTS) correspond to graduate Masters level courses. The minimum duration of the program is (a) six semesters (180 ECTS) for students enrolled in the program who hold a relevant Masters level qualification, and (b) eight semesters (240 ECTS) for students who do not hold a relevant Masters level qualification. Students with prior graduate level studies may apply for a transfer credit evaluation.
A doctoral student is awarded the doctoral title after a successful completion of the requirements specified in the program structure. These requirements include the successful completion of the following:
Proof of English language proficiency, such as the TOEFL (minimum grade 90), the IELTS (minimum grade 6.5), or other equivalent language examinations. Candidates, who have completed an undergraduate or graduate program where the instruction language was English, satisfy the proof of English language proficiency requirement.
FULL PROGRAM TUITION FEES :
| DISCOUNTED FEES - €/ECTS | FOR FULL TIME STUDY (60 ECTS)- € |
| 67.00 | 12060 |
In PhD programs, discounted fees apply to all students that fall within the Research Promotion Initiative of the University. Further special discounts leading up to 90% tuition funding are also in operation for specific departments. In cases where doctoral studies are supported by external funding, tuition fees may be fully subsidized and salaries may also be provided. For details please refer to specific calls for doctoral studies issued by the Schools/Departments
| On campus students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Registration Fee | €25 per registration |
| Student Activity Fee | €20 per semester |
| Technology Fee | €20 per semester |
| Late Registration Fee | €25 |
| Transcript Fee | €5 per additional copy |
| Incomplete Make-up | €25 |
| Graduation Application Fee | €55 |
| Exam Waiver Fee | €25 |
| Second Examination Fee | €80 |
| Transfer Credit Evaluation | €40 |
| Distance Learning students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Semester Registration & Technology Fee | €100 per semester |
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