Doctoral Programme in Communication, Media and Theatre, 240 cr

Students enrolled in the Doctoral Programme in Communication, Media and Theatre may work towards either a scientific or an artistic postgraduate degree.

Upon completion of the doctoral programme, you will have gained a broad-based understanding of the societal, theoretical, conceptual and methodological approaches relating to communications, media and theatre and of their relationships with the different and changing practices of communication and performance.

While working towards your degree, you will not only become thoroughly familiar with your field of research and its societal significance but also learn to apply the methods of scientific research independently and critically and utilise your specialist expertise while working with research groups and networks. In addition, you will develop an in-depth understanding of communications, media or theatre and build the expertise to pursue a professional career in your field both inside and outside academia. You will have the knowledge and skills to engage in independent and creative thinking in your own field of research and the ability to disseminate scientific knowledge and interact with the international scientific community. In addition, you will become familiar with the methods of collecting research data, the principles of research ethics, the latest research and national and international trends in your field, as well as teaching and instructional practices.

Doctoral students who are awarded the degree of Doctor of Arts (Theatre and Drama) are required to demonstrate a mastery of knowledge relating either to the art of acting (or a part thereof) in different theatrical environments or university-level education in the field. The required level of knowledge can be achieved by exploring methods based on artistic practices, engaging in artistic activity and employing different artistic approaches with a strong societal, theoretical or philosophical dimension. The goal of the doctoral programme is to produce new professionals and operational methods in the field of theatre and drama in interaction with the broader society and changing societal structures and thereby promote the impact and importance of theatre in Finland and abroad.

The doctoral programme is closely aligned with the University’s strategic research focus on topical social phenomena and on supporting pioneering and multidisciplinary approaches in research.

Doctoral Programme in Communication, Media and Theatre

A doctoral student may earn his/her degree in one of the following disciplines:

humanistic fields

• Cultural Studies
• Music Research
• Communication Studies
• Theatre and Drama Research

sociological fields

• Journalism
• Media Education
• Media Studies

artistic field

• Theatre Work (acting)
  

Students will have the option to earn a licentiate degree as an intermediate step towards the doctoral degree.

Doctoral degree

A doctoral degree consists of doctoral studies (40 credits) and a doctoral dissertation (200 credits) as follows:

1. General Academic Competences (min. 10 credits)

- research skills

- scientific expertise

- communication skills

- pedagogical skills

Mandatory units: research ethics (available online)

2. Discipline- and field-specific studies (min. 25 credits)

- competencies relating to a specific field of research

- competencies relating to a specific discipline

Mandatory units: multidisciplinary postgraduate seminar.

Doctoral dissertation (recommended scope 200 credits)

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Doctoral dissertation

Planning doctoral studies (personal study plan)

Gaining credit points in doctoral studies