Overview

The School, Education, Society and Culture programme at the University of Helsinki welcomes teachers, education leaders, reformers, and policymakers who are interested in applying specific educational theories and research methods to meet the challenges of practice within a framework of equality and social justice in education.

The goal of the Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society and Culture (SEDUCE) is to enable its doctoral students to acquire the expert knowledge to carry out research in the areas of education, school, teaching, and learning.

The programme is multidisciplinary and focuses on various research fields of the educational sciences, for example, education from early education to adult education and work research, home economics, craft studies, special education, multicultural education, and subject education.

Programme Structure

The goal of the Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society and Culture (SEDUCE) is to enable its doctoral students to acquire the expert knowledge to carry out research in the areas of education, school, teaching, and learning. The programme is multidisciplinary and focuses on various research fields of the educational sciences, for example, education from early education to adult education and work research, home economics, craft studies, special education, multicultural education, and subject education.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

40 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Area & Cultural Studies

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications must meet the minimum requirements set for supervisory arrangements (see selection criteria). Application must include a supervision contract, signed by the applicant, responsible academic and supervisors

Remember to also check any remuneration protocol. Unless your supervisor is a full-time employee at University of Helsinki, he/she may expect remuneration for their supervision work. Supervision fee can be paid for one supervisor outside University of Helsinki. If supervision fees have been agreed upon, it must be indicated in the contract.
If you have not yet graduated, you need to have all the studies (incl. thesis) required for the degree you apply with completed, graded and registered by the end of the relevant application period. This must be confirmed in a free-of form certificate by an official representative (e.g., Student Services Office) of the university awarding the degree. No exceptions are made to this rule.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Helsinki

975 - 1584 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.