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PhD / Doctorate Full Time

Doctoral Programme in History

at Tampere University · Tampere, Finland

Duration

4 years

Intake

Spring

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Doctoral Programme in History leads to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of History. It focuses on independent research in historical analysis of social and cultural phenomena. Tampere University says most dissertations concentrate on the history of modernisation, urbanisation and civil society, as well as international interaction and the history of everyday life in Finland and Europe.

The programme is 240 ECTS credits and is planned to take four years. It is organised around a personal study and supervisory plan. The degree includes required doctoral studies and a doctoral dissertation that must be defended in public. The programme consists of general academic competences, discipline- and field-specific studies, and the dissertation. An optional Licentiate of Philosophy is also possible.

Tampere University says graduates are prepared for research and demanding expert assignments in Finland and abroad. The programme also aims to develop theoretical and methodological skills, knowledge of research traditions, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary research community.

Modules

  • General academic competences
  • Discipline- and field-specific studies
  • Doctoral Dissertation

Career outcomes

  • researcher
  • demanding expert assignments
  • administration
  • education
  • civil society
  • supervising students
  • leading research groups

How this course compares

  • Tampere University has 4 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Doctoral Programme in History at Tampere University?

It takes 4 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Spring.

Are there scholarships at Tampere University?

Yes — 4 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

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