Doctoral College in Humanities and Social Sciences
Welcome to the Doctoral College in Humanities and Social Sciences. The doctoral college offers activities for doctoral students within twelve research education subjects, located at three different schools.
The purpose of a Doctoral College in Humanities and Social Sciences is to provide doctoral students with a broad research and educational environment, in addition to the research environment in the subjects. The Doctoral College supports doctoral student's networks, with a social and academic community where academic exchange can occur between subject areas.
The work is led by the Vice Dean, in consultation with the Committee for Research and Research Education (KFF).
Activities arranged by the Doctoral College
- One-time annual admission for doctoral students in September
- A selection of courses focusing on generic skills
- Seminars/workshops
Courses
HS Doctoral College comprises the following courses. The courses are given in English, every third semester.
- Philosophy of Science (7.5 credits), spring term 2024, autumn term 2025
- Qualitative Method (7.5 credits), autumn term 2024, spring term 2026
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods (7.5 credits), spring term 2024, autumn term 2025
- Quantitative Methods of Analysis (7.5 credits), autumn term 2023, spring term 2025
- Research Ethics and Good Reseach Practice (5 credits), autumn term 2024, autumn term 2025
- Research Communication (3 x 2.5 credits), autumn term 2024, spring term 2026
- Systematic Literature Reviews, (7.5 credits), autumn term 2023, spring term 2025
The courses can be combined with modules that provide subject-specific contents (under development). See also the university page for doctoral courses.
Contact information
If you have questions about the Doctoral College, or about research education within the faculty in general, please do not hesitate to contact the Vice Dean (contact details below) or the Faculty Office ().
