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Structure and progression of the PhD programme

The PhD program has a standard duration of three years and consists of an educational component and a doctoral thesis. Candidates receive close follow-up and academic supervision, and we encourage stays abroad.

  • Learning outcomes
    • Learning outcomes: Knowledge, skills and competences.
  • Educational component
    • The educational component comprises 30 ECTS credits and consists of a combination of elective and compulsory courses and activities.
  • Courses and seminars
    • Overview of training opportunities for PhD candidates at the Faculty of Humanities.
  • Supervision
    • Assignment of supervisor, expectations regarding supervision, and the supervisor-supervisee relationship.
  • PhD thesis
    • Requirements and guidelines for the doctoral thesis.
  • Study and research abroad
    • Various support schemes and exchange agreements.

Regulations and programme plan

It is important that you familiarize yourself with the regulations governing researcher training at the Faculty of Humanities.

Midway assessment

The purpose of the midway assessment is for PhD candidates to receive an assessment of the status of their project and whether the project is on track for completion as planned.

Progress reports

All PhD candidates are required to submit an annual report to the person responsible for the PhD programme at their department. The deadline is 15 December.

You will be contacted prior to the reporting deadline regarding what to report and how to do so.

Failure to submit a report will result in the loss of your place in the programme.

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