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PhD Global and Transregional Studies (Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies, BGTS) at Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Programme overview

Full-time English-language doctoral programme of the Cluster of Excellence SCRIPTS (Contestations of the Liberal Script), covering social sciences, area studies and history. It focuses on contemporary controversies about liberal orders from a historical, global and comparative perspective.

Faculty: Department of Political and Social Sciences  |  Department: Dahlem Research School  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; Promotion (doctorate)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

Mostly independent thesis research, plus content-oriented survey courses, research methods colloquia and multidisciplinary skills workshops. Candidates present their research regularly at colloquia and conferences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An exceptionally strong university degree in political science, international relations, sociology, economics, law or a related discipline. Applications open around December each year; about 10 places.

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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