Overview
The Social Work programme leading to a doctoral degree at Lund University comprises a total of 240 credits divided into a course component of 75 credits and an academic thesis of 165 credits.
Features
- The education is completed with the public defense of the doctoral thesis.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A doctoral student is employed to fulfill the requirements of the doctoral programme, and is also expected to contribute and take active part in the research environment at the School of Social Work.
- Doctoral students may teach or do administrative work up to 20% of the employment, also depending on the department’s requirements.
- Swedish as well as English are used as languages in the programme, during courses, seminars and meetings.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
The university is constantly recruiting new PhD students. Check the university’s website for application deadlines.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work View 4 other PhDs in Social Work in SwedenAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- 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
- Admission of doctoral students takes place every other year and, in individual cases, after announcement of a vacancy for a doctoral position in a specific research project.
- Applications are accepted only following a vacancy announcement.
- All admitted doctoral students receive a salary so there is no need to apply for scholarships.
Tuition Fee
For you to be enrolled as a doctoral student, funding is required for your entire education.
Living costs for Lund
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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