Doctoral Programme in Psychology

Degree title:
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), Doctor of Philosophy
Degree program type:
Doctor's Degree
Credits:
30+ cr
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

In the Doctoral Programme in Psychology, the aim of the degree may be to

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), or
  • Doctor of Philosophy

The doctoral degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum (30 ECTS credits) as well as a doctoral dissertation.

Learning outcomes

After completing a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programme in Psychology, the student
  • has a thorough understanding of their own area of research and its development, as well as related theoretical and methodological perspectives
  • can independently apply scientific research methods and generate new scientific knowledge in their own field of research
  • has relevant scientific communication skills to network and participate in scientific discussions in their field, and understands the principles of scientific publishing
  • has a broad understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge and the social relevance of research, and can work to promote the societal impact of research
  • can evaluate ethical aspects at all stages of research and act in accordance with the principles of responsible research conduct
  • has acquired relevant professional competence to act in demanding expert positions and to cooperate in national and international contexts

Structure

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    • Psychology (Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology))

      30+ cr
      PSYTO_PSYOS
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      • Doctoral Studies
        30+ cr
        PSYJAT
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        • Discipline Specific Skills (mandatory)
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        • Research Competence and Methodological Skills (mandatory)
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          • Research Ethics (mandatory)
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          • Theory of Science/Philosophy of Science (mandatory)
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          • Open Science (mandatory)
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          • Research Methods and Other Research Competence (mandatory)
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        • Communication Skills (mandatory)
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          • Studies in Scientific Communication (mandatory)
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          • Other Studies in Communication Skills
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        • Other Professional Expertise and Transversal Skills (mandatory)
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      • Doctoral dissertation
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    • Psychology (PhD)

      30+ cr
      PSYTO_PSYFT
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      • Doctoral Studies
        30+ cr
        PSYJAT
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        • Discipline Specific Skills (mandatory)
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        • Research Competence and Methodological Skills (mandatory)
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          • Research Ethics (mandatory)
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          • Theory of Science/Philosophy of Science (mandatory)
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          • Open Science (mandatory)
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          • Research Methods and Other Research Competence (mandatory)
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        • Communication Skills (mandatory)
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          • Studies in Scientific Communication (mandatory)
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          • Other Studies in Communication Skills
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        • Other Professional Expertise and Transversal Skills (mandatory)
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      • Doctoral dissertation
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