Programme stucture
Programme structure
Programme structure
The PhD-programme is a three-year study that builds on a five-year Master's degree or other equivalent education. The programme consists of a coursework component of at least 30 credts and a doctoral thesis estimated to 2,5 years full-time work.
The coursework and the doctoral thesis are completed in parallel, but we strongly recommend that you complete the coursework component as early as possible. The coursework component must be completed and approved before you hand in your doctoral thesis.
Coursework component
Coursework component
The coursework component of the PhD-programme in Language and Linguistics consists of three elements:
- Advanced studies in theories of science and ethics, 10 ECTS credits
- Advanced studies in theory and method, 10 ECTS credits
- Discipline-related element,10 ECTS credits
Advanced studies in theories of science and ethics are primarily offered as the course KULT8851 – Theories of Science which is offered by the PhD-programme in Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture.
When it comes to advanced studies in theory and method as well as the discipline-related element, the Faculty offers the courses:
Read more about PhD courses at the Faculty of Humanities
Candidates are otherwise encouraged to find relevant courses nationally or internationally, in cooperation with their supervisor and the Head of the PhD-programme.
External courses
PhD-candidates at the Faculty of Humanities may also attend courses at other institutions both nationally and internationally. In order to include these courses in the coursework component, the plan must be preapproved by the main supervisor and the Head of the PhD-programme. The candidate is also responsible for documenting the completion of the courses.
Research schools
As a PhD-candidate you may also participate in different research schools depending on your field and project.
Read more about the national research schools