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Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Speech and Language Pathology

The following major subjects are included in the Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Speech and Language Pathology

 

Special criteria for admission to the Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Speech and Language Pathology

In addition to the general criteria for admission to a doctoral programme at Åbo Akademi University, a grade of no less than 4 (or magna cum laude approbatur) on the preceding thesis (Master’s thesis or equivalent) is required. If your thesis is given a grade lower than 4 (or magna cum laude approbatur), the proposed supervisor must submit a written recommendation on your behalf.

The research plan should be written according to the instructions in the individual study plan (ISP). You will find the ISP and further information at Apply for a doctoral study right.

The research studies within the Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Speech and Language Pathology (30 credits) should support the dissertation work. The doctoral researcher plans their studies together with their supervisors and/or head of subject. The studies may be completed at Åbo Akademi University or at another university.

 

Study plan for the Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Speech and Language Pathology

The Doctoral degree includes:

  • Research studies (25 credits)
  • Course in philosophy, Doing Research in Human Sciences (5 credits)
  • Doctoral dissertation (thesis)

If you choose to complete your Licentiate degree, this includes:

  • Research studies (25 credits)
  • Course in philosophy, Doing Research in Human Sciences (5 credits)
  • Licentiate thesis

A Doctoral degree taken after a Licentiate degree only includes the Doctoral dissertation (thesis).

In the individual study plan (ISP), you must state the year in which you plan to complete your degree. The estimated time needed for a doctoral degree (full-time studies) amounts to 3-4 years. If you deviate from this schedule, you must provide an explanation for doing so.

 

Alternative studies for the Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Speech and Language Pathology

GROUP 1

A maximum of 20 credits may be earned in this group
  • Research seminars (max. 5 credits)
  • Supervision competence (Supervising a Master’s thesis) (1-3 credits)
  • Evaluation competence (Reviewing a Master’s thesis) (1-3 credits)
  • Other research related tasks (e.g. correction of the entrance examination) (1-2 credits)
GROUP 2

A maximum of 20 credits may be earned in this group
  • Academic teaching experience (own teaching) (credits in accordance with the scope of the course)
  • Presentation skills (conferences)
    • Presentation (4 credits)
    • Poster (2 credits)
    • Participation only (1 credit)
  • Scientific publishing (per review publications not included in the thesis)
    • Main author (6 credits)
    • Co-authors (2 credits)
    • Book reviews (2 credits)
GROUP 3

A maximum of 20 credits may be earned in this group
  • Scientific writing and subject specialisation (essay and report), number of credits at the discretion of the examiner
  • Subject specialisation (reading course), e.g. 2 credits for a maximum of 300 standard pages
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Apply for a doctoral study right

Here you will find instructions on how to proceed when applying for a study right within an ÅAU doctoral programme

Facts on the Graduate School at Åbo Akademi University

The Graduate School at Åbo Akademi University is an umbrella unit for Åbo Akademi doctoral programmes. The purpose of the Graduate School at Åbo Akademi

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Doctoral studies

Doctoral studies at Åbo Akademi University are organised in the form of doctoral programmes. A faculty may have several doctoral programmes and a single doctoral