Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences (Vaasa campus)

There are two major subjects included in the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences (Vaasa campus):

• Social Policy
• Developmental Psychology

 

Special criteria for admission to the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences (FPV)

The research plan should be written according to the instructions found at Apply for a doctoral study right.

 

Study plan for the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences (FPV)

The Doctoral degree includes:

• Research studies (40 credits)
• Doctoral dissertation (thesis)

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

• Research studies (40 credits)
• Licentiate thesis

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

The estimated time needed for a doctoral degree (full-time studies) amounts to 3-4 years.

 

Doctoral studies in the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences, with a major subject in Social Policy

Doctoral studies in the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences, with a major subject in Social Policy (40 credits) includes:

• Doctoral studies in social policy (20 credits) (e.g. doctoral studies courses or literature studies)
• Methodology (10 credits)
• Other multidisciplinary studies (10 credits)

Studies that can be included in studies for a doctoral degree:

• Participation in research seminars (5 credits) (at least 2/3 of the seminars and at least three of your own presentations)
• Participation in doctoral courses in social policy (5 credits) (including a concluding report)
• Participation in conferences (5 credits) (at least 3 national or international conferences, including presentations and/or involvement in making conference arrangements as well as a concluding report)
• Teaching (5 credits) (at least 160 hours of teaching and a report)

 

Doctoral studies in the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences, with a major subject in Developmental Psychology

Doctoral studies in the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences, with a major subject in Developmental Psychology (40 credits) includes:

• Research studies in developmental psychology (20 credits)
• Elective studies (20 credits)