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Degree programme, curriculum year 2020–2021

Doctoral Programme in Philosophy, 240 cr

Tampere University
Learning outcomes

After completing the doctoral programme, students

- can conduct scientific research independently

- have profound understanding of their field of study and are aware of the current debates and discussions in this field

- have a wide grasp of the approaches in their field of study and are able to apply and modify the theories and research methods of a specific discipline

- can discuss the social effectiveness of their field and the significance of their own research

- know their own field to such an extent that they can understand, follow and advance research and scientific development in it, as well as act as experts in a variety of different and changing environments

- have command of good scientific practice, know philosophy of science and can apply both to research

- can source and identify reliable information for research purposes and know the conventions of data management

- can think and reason independently, critically, constructively and share the results of research both orally and in writing

- understand the demands of professional research and know how to act as an active member in the international scientific community

Content description

The aim of the Doctoral Programme in Philosophy is to thoroughly familiarize students with Philosophy, in particular with the subject of their independent dissertation, which also gives them experience in conducting research in their field. At the University of Tampere, the current fields of expertise are the research of human reason (including knowledge, mind and language), social philosophy, metaphysics (including social ontology) as well as history of philosophy from early modern and modern philosophy till twentieth century traditions.

Creating national and international networks and making use of them in research practices is an important part of the postdoctoral education in philosophy. The doctoral programme in Philosophy – which has close national and international connections – ensures that its graduates are equipped with sufficient general working life skills and that they can work in co-operation with other disciplines as well as are capable of conducting high-quality research in philosophy and providing instruction on the basis of their research. Graduates from this programme are employed in research, teaching, public relations and the publishing sector, and as experts required to conceive broad contexts (e.g. as specialists in science administration).
Academic year
2020–2021
Degree titles
Doctor of Philosophy
Credits
240 cr
Degree programme type
Doctor's Degree
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Campus
City centre campus
Classification
999999 Other Education, Level Unknown
Fields of study
  • Humanities
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jani Hakkarainen