Overview

The PhD Learning and Education programme from Aarhus University covers a multidimensional research area, ranging from educational research to interdisciplinary approaches (such as sociological, historical, anthropological, psychological, and philosophical perspectives) to learning and education. Projects under the program are mostly, though not exclusively, empirically based, and must be grounded in more fundamental theoretical and/or theoretical questioning and methodological reflexivity.

The program also includes projects with an intervention-oriented approach. Ranging from politics of education, school management and internationalisation to processes of becoming among pre-schoolers and special education, epistemological and philosophical approaches to education and learning, history of education, and studies of migration, intercultural diversity and minority education, this program covers a range of themes and perspectives on learning and education, within and beyond Denmark.

Examples of employment after graduation:

Many graduates will pursue university research careers within the fields related to their PhD projects. Others find employment in the public educational sector, other public institutions, NGO’s or in the private sector. The program also enables graduates to respond to professional responsibilities that include, evaluation, administration, policy work and research design related to different aspects of education.

Programme Structure

Research facilities available:

AU Library, Emdrup, at the Danish School of Education holds the main national collection in the fields of pedagogy, education, didactics, pedagogical psychology, children's and youth literature and literature on children's reading.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English, Danish

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Educational Psychology

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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

IELTS

6.5

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83

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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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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal information
Curriculum Vitae
Academic background
Financing - indicate sources and amounts of possible financial support, if any. Also, please see the "Financing and prospective supervisors" section above.
Plan of study
Project description for open calls (½-4 pages) - describe your ideas and research plans for your project.
References
Motivation

Tuition Fee

Documented funding is a prerequisite for admission. You can apply as a self-financed student or for scholarships/fellowships in connection with your application

Living costs for Aarhus

6639 - 10051 DKK /month

Living costs

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