• regular/part time/self study - Info Pack

Educational and scientific preparation of PhD students in the field of criminal proceedings is the main objective of scientists, able to generate new theoretical knowledge, to analyze legislations, to assess their practical application and to participate in improvement of criminal justice.

One of the main tasks in the training process is related to practical importance and application of the scientific works of PhD students.  The building of skills of doctoral students to examine matters of criminal process requires thorough knowledge, correct orientation in the current research information and judicial practice and the capability to perform a comparative analysis with foreign laws.

Doctoral students in criminal process are trained in the traditional forms of doctoral studies:  Regular, part-time and a self-study.

Competencies of Graduates:

- Ability to identify scientific issues arising from the development of Criminal Procedure Law, both in theory and in practice as a starting point for research;
- Ability to master the scientific style of presentation (oral and written) and to state their thoughts in coherent, logical and comprehensive way;

- Ability to describe and communicate their research and accurately, clearly and concisely to formulate the basic theses and their possible applications;

-  To modify and create learning plans and programs in accordance with the objectives and tasks under specific teaching subjects in Criminal Procedure Law in higher education and current societal needs;

- Drawing and reading specific applications, diagrams, etc.., which illustrate, interpret and analyze the results in his study;

- Conscientiously citing foreign research work and follow the rules of scientific ethics, creatively refers to research of other scientists;

-  A strict adherence to the requirements for publication of scientific articles, reports, reports, studies, etc.;

-  To establish professional contacts with colleagues and scientists from different countries and to generate interest to their  studies; to be involved in international scientific exchange;

- Creative and constructive acceptance of critical notes and basing on them in further scientific pursuits and research;

- To develop, improve and implement the scientific achievements of the theory in Criminal Procedure Law in judicial practice;

- Proficiency in classic and innovative methods and technologies of teaching in higher education, to addressing psychological and communicative skills necessary for the formation of a creative personality of the teacher and accordingly improve their teaching practice and skills;

- Formation of skill to detect interactions, relationships and trends in studied problems and use them in their research;

- Self-orientation in contemporary scientific problems, selecting those areas in which doctoral student should enhance.

- The training should comply with the content of their  research.

Curriculum

In the curriculum of every PhD student is included training in special methodological and language skills, which is realized through individual work and participation in related courses and the dissertation seminars.

Each PhD student and the tutor prepare an individual learning plan, which is discussed in Department of Public Law and approval deciding upon approval by Faculty Council.

Compulsory Courses

1. Criminal procedure law - an examination;
2. Training in the foreign language - an examination.
3. Project preparation and management - an examination

Electives

1. Criminal Law - paper/publication
2. Criminalistics - paper/publication
3. Protection of Human Rights - paper/publication
4. Alternative Dispute Resolution - paper/publication
5. International legal cooperation in criminal matters- paper/publication
6. Victimology - paper/publication

Graduation:
- Taking exams included in the individual plan of the doctoral student
- Defence of the doctoral thesis.

Examinations passed by the PhD students are determined by the individual plan for preparation  in accordance with the regulations existing and depends on the profile of their master's degree.