PhD in Education

Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa offers a doctoral program in Education through its Doctoral School, available in Polish or English for the entire period of study, delivered full-time over eight semesters. The choice between Polish and English as the language of instruction is made by the candidate at the recruitment stage. Education at the Doctoral School is designed to prepare PhD students for the doctoral degree, and through the program, graduates are expected to achieve learning outcomes in knowledge, skills, and social competencies in line with Level 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework. The program concludes with the submission of a PhD dissertation. Doctoral study in education generally combines coursework in research methodology with independent research carried out under the supervision of an academic advisor, culminating in original findings presented as a dissertation. Depending on their research interests, doctoral candidates in education might work on topics spanning pedagogy, curriculum development, educational policy, lifelong learning, or the broader sociology of education. Graduates of doctoral programs in education commonly go on to academic positions at universities, research roles within educational policy bodies or government agencies, or senior positions within schools, cultural institutions, and educational organizations where advanced research training is valued. A PhD is generally a prerequisite for university-level teaching in the field. Based in Częstochowa, Jan Długosz University structures this doctoral program around a full eight-semester, full-time format, giving candidates the flexibility to complete their studies in either English or Polish depending on their preference at the point of application.