of Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science
Profile of Educational and Scientific
Programme (ESP)
of the third level of higher education,
subject area 033 «Philosophy»
1 – General Information |
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Full name of HEI and structural unit |
State University of Trade and Economics Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science |
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Higher education cycle |
Third (educational and scientific) cycle |
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Higher education degree |
Doctor of Philosophy |
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Field of study |
03 «Humanities» |
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Subject area |
033 «Philosophy» |
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Forms of obtaining education |
Full-time form / Part-time form |
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Educational qualification |
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy |
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Diploma qualification |
Academic degree – Doctor of Philosophy Field of study – 03 «Humanities» Subject area – 033 «Philosophy» |
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The scope of the educational and scientific programme |
240 ECTS credits |
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Availability of accreditation |
Accredited, the certificate
of accreditation of the educational programme was granted on June
23, 2022 |
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Cycle / level |
QF for EHEA – third cycle, EQF for LLL – 8 level, NQF of Ukraine – 8 level |
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Prerequisites |
Master's degree The entrant's possession of the competencies and mastery of the learning outcomes defined by the standard of higher education in the subject area 033 "Philosophy" for the second (Master's) level of higher education (verified by entrance tests). |
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Language(s) of instruction |
Ukrainian |
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Duration of the educational programme |
4 years |
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2 - Educational and Scientific Programme Aim |
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Prepare a highly qualified, competitive, integrated into the European and global scientific and educational space specialist with the “Doctor of Philosophy” degree in the field of humanities; develop postgraduate students' research skills in the subject area due to a deeper understanding of the history of philosophy, cause-and-effect relationships, the essence of the philosophical way of thinking; provide consulting support in the performance of original scientific research aimed at obtaining new scientific knowledge, preparation and defense of a thesis. |
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3 - Educational and Scientific Programme Characteristics |
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Area of interest |
Object of activity: complex problems and research projects in the field of philosophy, the effectiveness of the research and solutions for the progress of philosophical science; methodological approaches and methods of scientific and philosophical research, strategies of interdisciplinary research. Learning goals: acquiring the ability to produce new ideas, to solve complex problems in the field of philosophy and humanities, which involves a deep rethinking of existing and the creation of new integral knowledge and improvement of professional practice. Theoretical content of the interest area: a complex of ideas, concepts, categories, theories, principles, methods, concepts, approaches, strategies of philosophy as a fundamental way of cultural reflection; functioning and transformation of intellectual practices. Methods, techniques and technologies: methodological approaches of modern philosophy, modern methods of teaching philosophy, modern digital technologies. Tools and equipment: communication equipment, information tools used in professional activities. |
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Orientation of the educational programme |
The educational and scientific programme is focused on acquiring knowledge, abilities and skills in the field of philosophy, training specialists capable of solving complex tasks of research and innovation in the field of philosophy and humanitarianism, by rethinking existing and producing new knowledge. The practical component is integral to studying the universal foundations of philosophical thinking, acquiring the skills of a teacher's professional activity, and improving the professional practice of a scientist-philosopher. |
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The main focus of the educational programme |
The educational and scientific programme is focused on the training of qualified philosophers who possess the categorical-conceptual and analytical-research apparatus of philosophy, knowledge of the theory of philosophy and the practice of applying knowledge in scientific and practical activities. Acquired competencies can be applied in scientific-analytical, social-organizational, consulting and public activities. The novice researcher receives full support in working out the research topic and preparing a practical and theoretical/methodological strategy. |
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Programme features |
The educational component of the programme provides for 48 ECTS credits, of which: • 36 ECTS credits for compulsory educational components, including 3 ECTS credits of scientific and pedagogical practice; • 12 ECTS credits are provided for mastering optional educational components, which strengthen the cycle of professional training. The selective part of the program enables the right to choose academic disciplines, taking into account the individual needs of postgraduate students. The scientific component of the programme involves carrying out scientific research under the supervision of a scientific advisor with appropriate registration and public defense of the obtained results in the form of a thesis. This component of the program covers 192 ECTS credits and is drawn up in the form of an individual plan of a postgraduate student's research work. |
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4 – Graduate Employability and Further Learnability |
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Employment suitability |
Positions according to the national classifier of professions in Ukraine: 111, 1110 - legislators, 112 - senior officials of state authorities, 1120 - senior officials of state authorities, 1120.1 - senior officials of state executive bodies, 1120.2 - senior officials of local state authorities, 114 - senior officials of public and self-governing organizations, 1141 - senior officials of political organizations, 1142.1 - senior officials of employers and trade unions, 1143 - senior officials of academies of sciences and public organizations in the social and cultural sphere, 1 143.1 - senior officials of national academies operating on the basis of self-government, etc.). 1229.1 - senior employees of the apparatus of central state authorities, 1229.3 - senior employees of the apparatus of local bodies of state power and local self-government, 1229.4 - heads of units in the field of education and industrial training, 1237 - head of scientific research units and units for scientific and technical training of production and other managers, 1238 - project and program managers, 148 - managers (administrators) in education, health care and social sphere, 231 - teachers of higher education institutions, 2310.1 - professors and associate professors, 2310.2 - other teachers of higher education institutions, 2359.1 - other professionals in the field of education and training, 2443 - professionals in the field of philosophy, history and political science, 2443.1 - researchers (philosophy, history, political science), 2443.2 - philosophers, historians and political scientists. Places of employment. Positions in departments and laboratories of scientific institutions, specialized departments of universities. Relevant workplaces (scientific research and management) of enterprises, institutions and organizations, state and local authorities, public organizations. |
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Further learning opportunities |
- educational and scientific programmes at the 8th level of the NQF of Ukraine in related fields of scientific knowledge; - educational programmes, research grants and scholarships (including abroad) containing additional educational components. - obtaining the scientific degree of Doctor of Sciences. |
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5 - Teaching and Assessment |
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Teaching and learning |
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Assessment |
Educational component of the programme. The system of control of postgraduate students' mastery of the courses of the educational and scientific programme consists of current and final types of control. The current control is aimed at obtaining operational data on the level of knowledge of postgraduate students and the quality of the developed competencies. It involves the application of a complex of assessment methods: oral questioning, test control, implementation of project tasks, etc. The final control of knowledge is in the form of an exam/credit and is conducted as a form of assessment of the level of assimilation of theoretical and practical material by a postgraduate student in a particular academic course. Scientific component of the programme. Evaluation of the scientific activity of postgraduate students is carried out on the basis of quantitative and qualitative indicators characterizing the preparation of research papers, participation in scientific conferences, preparation of separate parts of a thesis in accordance with the approved individual plan of scientific work of the postgraduate student. Postgraduate students' reports based on the results of the implementation of the individual plan of scientific work are approved every six months at the meeting of the departments and the academic council of the faculty with the appropriate recommendation. |
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6 - Programme Competences |
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Integral competence |
The ability to produce new ideas, solve complex problems in the field of philosophy, apply the methodology of scientific and pedagogical activity, as well as conduct own scientific research, the results of which have scientific novelty, theoretical and practical significance. |
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General competences (GCs) |
GC1. The ability to generate new ideas (creativity). GC2. The ability to identify, pose and solve problems. GC3. The ability to work in an international context. GC4. The ability to develop and manage projects. GC5. The ability to solve complex problems of philosophy on the basis of a systematic scientific worldview and a general cultural outlook in compliance with the principles of professional ethics and academic integrity. |
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Special (professional) competences (SCs) |
SC1. The ability to perform original research, achieve scientific results that create new knowledge in philosophy and related interdisciplinary areas and can be published in leading scientific publications in philosophy and related fields. SC2. The ability to orally and in writing present and discuss the results of scientific research in Ukrainian and foreign languages, a deep understanding of foreign language scientific texts in the direction of research. SC3. The ability to apply the methods of philosophical and interdisciplinary research, to identify their heuristic possibilities and limits, to use relevant research tools. SC4. The ability to carry out scientific and pedagogical activities in higher education institutions. SC5. The ability to analyze, systematize and summarize the results of interdisciplinary scientific research in the field of philosophy, to assess the current state and trends in the development of philosophy. SC6. The ability to identify, pose and solve problems of a research nature in the field of philosophy, to evaluate and ensure the quality of performed research. SC7. The ability to reveal the essence of philosophical knowledge and apply this knowledge in professional and social activities, the presence of a culture of thinking. |
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7 – Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) |
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PLO1. Have advanced conceptual and methodological knowledge in philosophy and at the border of subject areas, as well as research skills sufficient to conduct scientific and applied research at the level of world achievements in philosophy, obtain new knowledge and implement innovations. |
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PLO2. Freely present and discuss with specialists and non-specialists the results of research, scientific and applied problems of philosophy in national and foreign languages, provide the results of research in scientific publications in leading scientific periodicals. |
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PLO3. Effectively apply the knowledge of the basic provisions of theoretical and practical philosophy, the history of world and national philosophical thought, as well as the main directions and leading trends in modern world philosophy in professional activities. |
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PLO4. Formulate and test hypotheses; use appropriate evidence to substantiate conclusions, in particular, the results of theoretical analysis, applied research, available literary data; analyze the researched problem taking into account the broad intellectual and sociocultural contexts. |
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PLO5. Plan and carry out theoretical research in philosophy and related interdisciplinary areas using modern tools, critically analyze the results of own research and the results of other researchers in the context of the entire complex of modern knowledge regarding the researched problem. |
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PLO6. Deeply understand the general principles and methods of philosophical sciences, as well as the methodology of scientific research, apply them in one's own research in the field of philosophy and in teaching practice. |
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PLO7. Apply modern tools and technologies for searching, processing and analyzing information, in particular, statistical methods of analyzing large volumes of data with a complex structure, specialized databases and information systems. |
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PLO8. Develop and implement scientific and innovative projects that make it possible to create new holistic knowledge and professional practice and significant scientific problems of philosophy, taking into account social, economic, environmental and legal aspects. |
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PLO9. Organize and carry out the educational process in the field of philosophy, its scientific, educational-methodical and regulatory support, to apply effective methods of teaching academic courses. |
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PLO10. Work with modern bibliographic and reference databases, as well as scientometric platforms (Scopus, Web of Science, Web of Knowledge, Astrophysics, RubMed, Mathematics, Ringer, Agris, GeoRef, etc.). |
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8 - Resource Support for Programme Implementation |
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Staffing support |
The implementation of the educational and scientific programme is provided by lecturers who have the scientific degrees “Candidate of Science”, “Doctor of Science”. Well-known scientists and leading practitioners are involved in conducting scientific seminars and open lectures. |
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Material and technical support |
Postgraduate students are fully provided with material resources for study and research. At their service:
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Informational support, teaching and learning materials |
The information, educational and methodological support of the educational programme for training specialists in the subject area 033 "Philosophy" meets the licensing requirements, has relevant content, is based on modern information and communication technologies:
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9 - Academic Mobility |
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National credit mobility |
According to the agreements on cooperation between SUTE and institutions of higher education of Ukraine, scientific institutions. |
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International credit mobility |
Within the scope of cooperation agreements between SUTE and institutions of higher education in France, Great Britain, Poland, Germany, within the framework of which partner exchange and training of postgraduate students is carried out. Studies in the KA1 direction with obtaining credits at the universities of member countries of the Erasmus+ Programme. |
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Training of foreign applicants for higher education |
Foreign students of higher education are guaranteed all rights and freedoms, in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine and the University Charter. |
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List of Educational and Scientific Programme (ESP)
components and their logical sequence
Course code |
Components of the educational programme (academic disciplines, course projects (works), practical training, qualification examination, graduation thesis) |
Amount of credits |
Final control form |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Compulsory Components (CCs) |
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CC 1 |
Foreign language for academic purposes |
3 |
Exam |
CC 2 |
Philosophical worldview of the XXI century |
3 |
Exam |
CC 3 |
Scientific text |
3 |
Exam |
CC 4 |
Methodology of scientific research |
3 |
Exam |
CC 5 |
Pedagogy of higher education |
3 |
Credit |
CC 6 |
Information technologies in scientific research |
3 |
Credit |
CC 7 |
Intellectual property in scientific and research sphere |
3 |
Credit |
CC 8 |
Philosophy and methodology of science |
3 |
Exam |
CC 9 |
Scientific seminars (Social Epistemology) |
3 |
Credit |
CC 10 |
Scientific seminars (Theory of social practices) |
3 |
Credit |
CC 11 |
Scientific seminar on the thesis topic |
3 |
Credit |
CC 12 |
Scientific and pedagogical training |
3 |
Credit |
Total amount of compulsory components: |
36 |
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Optional Components (OCs) |
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OC 1 |
Public speaking |
3 |
Credit |
OC 2 |
Commercialization of intellectual property |
3 |
Credit |
OC 3 |
Mathematical modeling in scientific research |
3 |
Credit |
OC 4 |
Statistical methods of analysis and forecasting |
3 |
Credit |
OC 5 |
International statistics |
3 |
Credit |
OC 6 |
Archives and records management |
3 |
Credit |
OC 7 |
Scientific seminars (Theory and practice of argumentation) |
3 |
Credit |
OC 8 |
Scientific seminars (Philosophy of personality) |
3 |
Credit |
OC 9 |
Scientific seminars (Philosophy of economics) |
3 |
Credit |
OC 10 |
Another optional educational component in agreement with the academic supervisor |
3 |
Credit |
Total amount of optional components: |
12 |
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Total scope of the educational component of the educational and scientific programme |
48 |
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Thesis delivery (scientific component) |
156 |
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Presentation of the Thesis research results and Attestation |
36 |
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Total scope of the educational and scientific programme |
240 |

