PSYJ1100 Doctoral dissertation (0 cr)

Conducting scientific research under the guidance of the supervisors. Reporting one’s own research in the dissertation and defending the dissertation in a public defense. For more information on dissertation requirements, see separate guidelines.

• have knowledge of the stages of a research process, be able to independently and ethically apply scientific research methods and generate new scientific knowledge, and consistently present their research using good academic language
• be able to relate one's own research to previous scientific research in the field using relevant and up-to-date references and justified theoretical perspectives
• be able to clearly report and synthesize research findings and draw justified conclusions, and synthesize previous research with their own research findings
• be able to critically evaluate research, its reliability and societal significance as well as related ethical issues
• demonstrate independence as a researcher

Modes of completion: Independent work under the guidance of the supervisors

Language(s): Finnish, Swedish, English

Assessment criteria: A pass requires a dissertation that is approved by the Faculty Council. For more information on the evaluation criteria for doctoral dissertations, see separate guidelines.