Overview

The subject Educational Work at Umea University is closely linked to the pedagogical professional activity in preschool, school, teacher education and informal learning. Key areas of knowledge include, for example, student development, learning, knowledge formation, teaching methods, learning environments and the work, conditions and professional development of pedagogical professionals.

Features

Our doctoral students are often conected to a research school, where they can take part of doctoral courses and meet other doctoral students within the field of educational science.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Writing Science

Philosophy of Science

Research Ethics

Educational Work

Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Positions open throughout the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 19 other PhDs in Education in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted for studies at third-cycle level the applicant is required to meet the general entry requirements and the specific entry requirements that the board of the Faculty of Science and Technology Board has prescribed, and shall be considered as otherwise possessing that required to benefit from the studies.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Umeå

7125 - 11770 SEK /month

Living costs

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