Overview

This Educational Sciences programme offered by Södertörn University focuses on the study of education as a field examining how knowledge, culture, and values are developed, preserved, and transformed within educational institutions. It supports research into teaching practices and learning processes, considering how these are shaped by social, cultural, and political contexts.

Key Facts

The academic environment is multidisciplinary, integrating subjects such as education, Swedish, media and communication studies, comparative literature, theory of practical knowledge, history, and history of ideas. Training emphasises critical perspectives on contemporary multicultural and multilingual societies, linking research closely to teaching practice and enabling the analysis of educational systems, institutions, and professional contexts.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Swedish
Education
Media and Communication Studies
Comparative Literature
Theory of Practical Knowledge
History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Calls for applications are open from mid-January to mid-February; the doctoral programme and employment period begin on 1 September of the year

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Education View 15 other PhDs in Education in Sweden

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree or 240 ECTS credits including 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent qualification required
Specific entry requirements vary by subject and are defined in the relevant programme syllabus
All application documents, including certificates and transcripts, must be submitted through the official application system

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral students.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

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