Doctoral Programme of the Department of Language and Communication Studies
Degree title:
Doctor of Philosophy
Degree program type:
Doctor's Degree
Credits:
30+ cr
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Coordinating organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Description
Doctoral studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences stress the ability to conduct research independently, the ability to complete and report an extensive research project, and the ability to present and defend the research in a public examination. Doctoral education prepares the doctoral student to be an expert in the chosen field and provides the doctoral student with analytic thinking, problem-solving, communication and information technology skills.
In a doctoral programme of the Department of Language and Communication Studies, the specialisation may be applied linguistics, communication, English, Finnish, Finnish sign language, German language and culture, intercultural communication, journalism, Romance philology, Russian language and culture or Swedish. The applicant must choose the specialisation during the application phase.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation.
The licentiate degree consists of a licentiate thesis and additional postgraduate studies.
In a doctoral programme of the Department of Language and Communication Studies, the specialisation may be applied linguistics, communication, English, Finnish, Finnish sign language, German language and culture, intercultural communication, journalism, Romance philology, Russian language and culture or Swedish. The applicant must choose the specialisation during the application phase.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation.
The licentiate degree consists of a licentiate thesis and additional postgraduate studies.
Learning outcomes
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
Structure
Select all (30+ cr)
Specialisation
Select 1 pcs. (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Specialisation in English Language
30+ crKIVTO_EKIOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
Select all (15+ cr)General Researcher Skills
Select all (5+ cr)Open Science
Select min. 1 cr
Optional Studies
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Journalism
30+ crKIVTO_JOUOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
Select all (15+ cr)General Researcher Skills
Select all (5+ cr)Open Science
Select min. 1 cr
Optional Studies
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Intercultural Communication
30+ crKIVTO_KVVOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
Select all (15+ cr)General Researcher Skills
Select all (5+ cr)Open Science
Select min. 1 cr
Optional Studies
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Romance Philology
30+ crKIVTO_RFIOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
Select all (15+ cr)General Researcher Skills
Select all (5+ cr)Open Science
Select min. 1 cr
Optional Studies
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Swedish Language
30+ crKIVTO_RUOOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
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Optional Studies
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in German Language and Culture
30+ crKIVTO_SAXOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
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Optional Studies
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
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Specialisation in Applied Linguistics
30+ crKIVTO_SKTOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
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Optional Studies
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Finnish Sign Language
30+ crKIVTO_SVKOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
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Optional Studies
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Specialisation in Finnish Language
30+ crKIVTO_SKIOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
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Optional Studies
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Specialisation in Russian Language and Culture
30+ crKIVTO_VENOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
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Select min. 1 cr
Optional Studies
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit
- Detailed description
Specialisation in Communication
30+ crKIVTO_VIEOSSelect all (30+ cr)- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crHYTKJATSelect all (30+ cr)Discipline-Specific Studies
Select all (15+ cr)General Researcher Skills
Select all (5+ cr)Open Science
Select min. 1 cr
Optional Studies
Select min. 7 cr- Any course unit