Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Saint Petersburg State University of Economics”

The postgraduate programme for training scientific and academic teaching staff in the field of «5.4.2. Economic Sociology» includes research and educational components, as well as final assessment. Postgraduate students complete the programme according to an individual research activity plan and an individual study plan. Research (scientific research) activities are carried out in order to prepare a dissertation for defence. The number of fee-paying places (15) is indicated for the group of scientific specialities «5.4. Sociology». Places are allocated through a competitive selection process.