Doctoral programme of the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Degree title:
Doctor of Social Sciences
Degree program type:
Doctor's Degree
Credits:
0 cr
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Doctoral studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences emphasize the ability to conduct independent research, the ability to complete and report an extensive research project, and the ability to present and defend the dissertation in the public defense. Society needs new scientific knowledge as well as academic experts. Doctoral education prepares doctoral candidates to be experts in the chosen field of research. In addition it provides them with skills of analytic thinking and problem-solving and builds up communication and information technology skills required in information society.
In a doctoral programme of the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, the specialisation may be cultural policy, development studies, philosophy, politics (political science), social work, sociology or social and public policy. The applicant must choose the specialisation when applying to the Doctoral Programme.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the postgraduate studies required in the syllabus as well as a dissertation.
The Doctor of Social Sciences (D.Soc.Sc.) degree presupposes the postgraduate studies required in the syllabus as well as a dissertation.
The licentiate degree (YTL) consists of a licentiate thesis and additional postgraduate studies.
In a doctoral programme of the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, the specialisation may be cultural policy, development studies, philosophy, politics (political science), social work, sociology or social and public policy. The applicant must choose the specialisation when applying to the Doctoral Programme.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the postgraduate studies required in the syllabus as well as a dissertation.
The Doctor of Social Sciences (D.Soc.Sc.) degree presupposes the postgraduate studies required in the syllabus as well as a dissertation.
The licentiate degree (YTL) consists of a licentiate thesis and additional postgraduate studies.
Learning outcomes
After completing the doctoral degree in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences, the student
- demonstrates a profound mastery of his/her field, its development as well as research methods and is able to produce new information independently and creatively.
- understands the multidimensional character of scientific knowledge.
- works ethically and according to good scientific practice.
- is able to develop, implement and independently lead cooperation and projects in multilingual and multicultural environments.
- is familiar with research funding practices and is able to take advantage of them.
- shows good command of both scientific communication and interaction skills as well as networking skills in various operational environments.
- is able to promote the societal impact of the research activities.
- is able to take advantage of his/her expertise in employment.
- demonstrates a profound mastery of his/her field, its development as well as research methods and is able to produce new information independently and creatively.
- understands the multidimensional character of scientific knowledge.
- works ethically and according to good scientific practice.
- is able to develop, implement and independently lead cooperation and projects in multilingual and multicultural environments.
- is familiar with research funding practices and is able to take advantage of them.
- shows good command of both scientific communication and interaction skills as well as networking skills in various operational environments.
- is able to promote the societal impact of the research activities.
- is able to take advantage of his/her expertise in employment.
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Specialisation in Philosophy
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Filosofian opintosuunta (FT)
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