HYTKJAT Doctoral Studies (30+ cr)

Doctoral studies (30 ECTS credits) include the following modules:

1) Discipline-Specific Studies 15 ECTS credits, which consists of the following mandatory studies:

• Doctoral Seminar 10 ECTS credits
• Research Methods 5 ECTS credits
  

2) General Researcher Skills 5 ECTS credits, which consists of the following mandatory studies:

• Research Ethics 2 ECTS credits
• Open Science 1 ECTS credit
• Scientific Communication 2 ECTS credits

3) Working Life Competence 3 ECTS credits

4) Optional Studies 7 ECTS credits

After completing a doctoral degree in the fields of humanities or social sciences, the doctoral student

• has mastered research skills and
• • knows the research that is central to their topic and can relate their own research problem and the results of their research to it
  • is familiar with the relevant theoretical and methodological issues in their field of research
  • is able to apply what they have learned and create new scientific knowledge
  • can act responsibly, ethically and in accordance with good scientific practice
• is able to engage in deep critical and analytical thinking and the creative problem solving and decision making that go with it
• has mastered scientific communication and interaction
• has the ability to carry out independent research and perform demanding expert tasks

In addition, depending on the content of the courses or study units they select, for example, the student

• has good networking and collaboration skills and is able to work in a variety of working environments, such as research projects
• is able to articulate the contribution of their knowledge to society and contribute to the societal impact of their research