Study programme code

PSPSD.LT

Study programme administrator

Katrin Kullasepp

MER study programme code

80548

version code

PSPSD/11.LT

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Psühholoogia

study programme title in Engl.

Psychology

Language of instruction

Estonian, English

Study level

Doctoral studies

doktoriõppe valdkond

Social Sciences

ECTS credits

240

Study domain

Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Study programme group

psychology

Study programme subgroup

Psychology

Nominal study period (in semesters)

8

Access conditions

- Master Degree in psychology or an equivalent level of academic education. show more...

- Potential superviser must have the PhD in psychology and be active researcher in the field of psychology at least past 5 years.
- Doctoral project has to be presented (about 5 pages) and signed by potential superviser.
- Entrance exam: a) discussion about the doctoral project; b) estimation of candidate´s CV and publications.

Degrees conferred

filosoofiadoktor (psühholoogia)

Study programme aims and objectives

-To create premises for acquiring the highest scientific qualification in psychology; show more...

- To support the development of competence for working as an independent specialist in different areas of psychology that presuppose deep knowledge in psychology;
- To support the development of new generation of researchers, academicians, and specialists;
- To create premises for acquiring high level qualifications in psychology that are needed for composing psychological expertices, councel, and consult in different areas

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- knows new trends in psychology and deep knowledge in the field of doctoral theses show more...

- understands the role and meaning of psychology in a broad contex of social sciences
- is able to analyze and critically evaluate different studies,
paradigms, theories and models of psychology
- is capable to plan and organize R&D activities, critically analyze and evaluate results
- is competent in teaching psychology and supporting the students' learning process
- is able to present results of scientific research in scientific communication
- is able to introduce specific psychology related knowledge in the larger context of the society and culture, participate in discussions in the society and affect social decision processes
- knows ethical and professional standards int the field of practical psychology
- is able to prepare and perform international research projects
- knows the deep knowledge of research methods, new trends and theories in psychology

Graduation requirements