PhD in Security studies

Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa offers a doctoral programme in Security Studies at its Doctoral School in Poland, running eight semesters in full-time mode, with the language of education, Polish or English, chosen by the candidate at the recruitment stage and applying for the entire period of study. The Doctoral School prepares students for the award of the Doctoral Degree. Through coursework, research training, and supervised academic work, students develop learning outcomes in knowledge, skills, and social competencies aligned with Level 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework, the country's benchmark for the highest tier of academic qualification. Education at the school ends with submission of a PhD dissertation, the outcome of an extended period of original research. Security studies as a discipline typically covers security policy, crisis management, international relations, and the legal and institutional frameworks that govern national and international security. Doctoral candidates in this field are expected to produce independent research that contributes new analysis or evidence to debates on security threats, governance, and policy responses, often combining theoretical grounding with empirical or case-based investigation. Graduates of doctoral programmes in security studies commonly pursue careers in academia, government administration, international organisations, and policy research institutes, where the ability to conduct rigorous, dissertation-level research is valued. The eight-semester structure gives candidates a sustained period to develop, research, and defend a dissertation while completing any required coursework at the Doctoral School.