Doctoral Degree – Факултет безбедности

Doctoral degree studies are available to:

Candidates who have completed the master's degree studies or integrated studies and earned at least 300 ECTS credits with a GPA of at least 8 (eight) at the basic graduate and master's degree studies;
Candidates who have completed the master's degree studies and earned at least 300 ECTS credits and who have achieved the following academic results: at least three original academic papers published in journals of national importance or one paper published in an international magazine acknowledged by the Ministry of Science of The Republic of Serbia;
Candidates who have obtained an MA degree, if they do not register a doctoral degree thesis, in accordance with the article 128 of the Law on Higher Education;

This programme aims to provide contemporary knowledge in the field of security studies, a firmer grasp of theoretical and research possibilities and, therefore, an objective and critical examination of security phenomena and issues.

It should also develop academic skills and competences for theoretical and research work, concurrent with the development of and accomplishments in the field of security world-wide. These include:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the issues the science of security deals with
Conducting complex individual research activities and solving theoretical and practical problems in the field of security
Critical evaluation of the scope and results of research in the field of security

After the successful completion of this programme, the candidates are awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Field of Security.

Doctoral Studies – Study Curriculum

N°	TP	COURSES	Semester	N° of Classes		ECTS
N°	TP	COURSES	Semester	Total	Per Week	ECTS
1.	C	Studies of Contemporary – Security Aspects	I	45	3	5
2.	C	Contemporary Security Studies with Security Systems Theory	I	45	3	4
3.	O	Optional module – Security	I	60	4	6
4.	O	Study Research	I	150	10	15
5.	O	Optional Module – Defense	II	60	4	6
6.	O	Optional Module – Human and Social Resources Management	II	60	4	6
7.	O	Optional Module – Civil Protection and Environment Protection	II	60	4	6
8.	C	Study Research	II	120	8	12
		TOTAL:		600	40	60
2^nd YEAR
1.	C	Special Optional Course	III	60	4	6
2.	C	Methodology of Security Concept Research	III	60	4	6
3.	O	Study Research	III	180	12	18
4.	C	Writing and Defense of the Doctoral Thesis Project	IV	300	20	30
		TOTAL:		600	40	60
3^rd YEAR
1.	C	Study Research and the Writing of the Doctoral Thesis	V & VI	600	40	60
		TOTAL:		600	40	60
TOTAL:				1800	120	180
MODULE'S OPTIONAL COURSES
1.	O	Security Policy and Security Strategies Studies	I	60	4	6
2.	O	Communication Aspects of Security	I	60	4	6
3.	O	Contemporary Systems of Collective Defense	II	60	4	6
4.	O	Geopolitical Aspects of National Defense	II	60	4	6
5.	O	Organisational Behavior in Security Studies	II	60	4	6
6.	O	Education Management in the Field of Security	II	60	4	6
7.	O	Environmental Risk and Disaster Management	II	60	4	6
8.	O	Development, Conflicts and the Environment	II	60	4	6

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