HYTKJAT Postgraduate Studies (40+ cr)
Study level:
Postgraduate studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Elective studies:
No
Description
Doctoral studies (40 ECTS credits) include the following modules:
1) Discipline-Specific Studies 20 ECTS credits, which consists of the following study units:
- HYTJ1000 Doctoral Seminar 10 ECTS credits
- Studies in the Discipline 5 ECTS credits
- Research Method Studies 5 ECTS credits
2) Researcher Skills Studies 5 ECTS credits, which consists of the following study units:
- Research Ethics Studies 2 ECTS credits
- Open Science Studies 1 ECTS credit
- Academic Writing Studies 2 ECTS credits
3) Optional Studies 15 ECTS credits
Learning outcomes
After completing a doctoral degree in the fields of humanities or social sciences, students
- master research skills
- are familiar with the central research and academic discourse relevant to their own research topic
- demonstrate command of their field of research, including its development as well as theoretical and methodological starting points
- are able to produce new, research-based scientific knowledge
- understand the multidimensional character of scientific knowledge and recognise the global responsibility of research activities
- are able to evaluate ethical questions at the various phases of the research process and work ethically and according to the responsible conduct of research
- have acquired abilities to manage research projects
- master academic communication as well as interaction and networking skills in different operating environments
- are able to evaluate and promote the societal impact of research activities
- have developed a readiness to work in demanding expert tasks and engage in international cooperation
Structure
Select all (25+ cr)
Discipline-Specific Studies
Select all (20+ cr)Studies in One's Own Field of Research
Select min. 5 cr- Any course unit
Research Methods Studies
Select min. 5 cr
Researcher Skills
Select all (5+ cr)Research Ethics Studies
Select min. 2 crOpen Science Studies
Select min. 1 crAcademic Writing Studies
Select min. 2 cr
Optional Studies
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit