Overview

This Subject Matter Education programme offered by Umea University focuses on the study of learning and teaching in relation to specific disciplinary content, examining how subject knowledge is formed, communicated, assessed, and developed in educational settings. It supports research in mathematics, science, and technology education, addressing subject-specific teaching practices, learning environments, professional development, and educational conditions.

Key Facts

The academic environment combines educational science perspectives with disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary approaches. Training enables the ability to investigate subject-specific educational challenges, develop evidence-based insights into teaching and learning, and conduct original research that contributes to the improvement of educational practice, policy, and knowledge development while incorporating perspectives on sustainability, equality, and inclusion.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Learning and Teaching
Knowledge Formation
Subject-Specific Didactics
Assessment Systems
Learning Environments
Professional Development
Educational Practices

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

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Umeå, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

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90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Meet the general eligibility requirements for third-cycle studies.
Hold a second-cycle degree or have completed at least 240 ECTS credits, including 60 ECTS credits at second-cycle level.
Be considered capable of successfully benefiting from doctoral education.
Have at least 90 ECTS credits in the chosen disciplinary subject and its didactics (mathematics, science, or technology).
Hold a degree that includes a degree project.
Applicants with equivalent knowledge and qualifications may also satisfy the specific entry requirements.
Exemptions from the general eligibility requirements may be granted in exceptional cases where special reasons exist.

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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

Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Umeå

Sweden

7125 - 11770 SEK / month

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