LITTO_LITFT Specialisation in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Ph.D.) (40+ cr)
Study level:
Postgraduate studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2026-2027, 2027-2028
Elective studies:
No
Description
The target degree in the Sport and Exercise Sciences specialisation (Ph.D.) is Doctor of Philosophy (in Sport Sciences).
The doctoral degree requires postgraduate studies in accordance with the curriculum as well as a doctoral dissertation. At least half of the minimum number of credits for doctoral studies must be discipline specific studies.
The degree consists of:
- the study module LITJAT Postgraduate Studies (40 ECTS),
- LTKJ9000 Doctoral Dissertation.
Learning outcomes
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Structure
Select all (25+ cr)
- Detailed description
Postgraduate studies
40+ crLITJATSelect all (25+ cr)Discipline specific skills
Select min. 20 crCompulsory discipline specific studies
Select all (6 cr)Compulsory discipline specific advanced studies
Select min. 10 crCompulsory theory of science
Select 3–5 cr- Any course unit
Optional discipline specific studies
Select min. 0 cr
Transferable skills
Select all (5+ cr)Research methodology
Select min. 1 cr- Any course unit
Communication studies
Select min. 2 cr- Any course unit
Optional studies
Select min. 0 cr