Study programme code

RASLD.YK

MER study programme code

80547

version code

RASLD/10.YK

School / college

YK - School of Governance, Law and Society

Study programme title in Est.

Sotsioloogia

study programme title in Engl.

Sociology

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

social sciences

Study programme subgroup

Sociology and cultural studies

Nominal study period (in semesters)

8

Access conditions

Magistrikraad or an equivalent qualification;
Admission examination: show more...
initial research proposal for the PhD thesis and interview

Degrees conferred

filosoofiadoktor (sotsioloogia)

Study programme aims and objectives

- To create opportunities for acquiring the highest scientific qualification in sociology; show more...

- To support developing of knowledge and skills to act as an independent professional expert;
- To create conditions for independent academic work in teaching and research in universities or research institutions.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has broad knowledge and systematic overview of sociological research fields, methods and theoretical perspectives show more...

- is able to orient in scientific sociological literature, is able to find the necessary information, to critically evaluate, analyze and synthesize the information
- is able to plan and conduct professional international scientific and development activities based on the principles of ISA (International Sociological Association) code of ethics and to critically analyze and evaluate the results
- is able to participate in international professional and social discussion, to present research findings and affect social decision-making processes
- is able to critically analyze the prevailing norms of society
- has competence to work as a research fellow, lecturer and expert

Graduation requirements