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Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
Cost: Free
Language of Instruction: English, Estonian
Field of Study: Social Sciences, Business and Law 
Conferred Degree: PhD (Demography)

The Doctoral Programme in Government and Politics PhD is designed for future researchers, academics, and top-level specialists who seek to conceptualize and study politics, governance, and welfare state developments in a rapidly changing, multi-level world. The programme combines strong theoretical training, methodological diversity, and close integration with international top-level research.

Educated social workers are in demand across the public, private, and non-profit sectors in various fields, including social welfare, education, the justice system, and healthcare. You can also become an entrepreneur - achieve success through social entrepreneurship or, after completing your studies, find a meaningful professional role that contributes to society. As the field is still relatively young, there is an ongoing shortage of adequately trained specialists to carry out this highly important and rewarding work. Join us and begin your studies at the School of Governance, Law and Society of Tallinn University!

The Sociology PhD programme is for curious minds who want to understand how interpersonal relationships, social groups, institutions, and cultural norms shape societies. You will gain the highest scientific qualification in sociology, mastering advanced research methods to conduct independent research, critically analyze prevailing societal norms.