Researchers at the Doctoral Programme on Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research (KEVEKO) conducts research on multi-disciplinary aspects in a culturally diversified environment.
Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research - KEVEKO, Ph. D.
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KEVEKO provides high quality and comprehensive doctoral education under the guidance of distinguished professors and supervisors. Research support and various funding opportunities to internationalize various researches form the pillar of KEVEKO for a knowledge based professional programme.Research themes of KEVEKO:
- Comparative and international studies of education and the integration of global, national and local policies in educational governance.
- Studies of educational policies and educational trajectories, e.g. studies of equity and equality in education as well as educational selection.
- Studies of higher education policies and changing functions and positions of university institutions.
- Studies of lifelong learning and working life including schooling and competence of adults.
- Studies of special education, disabilities and immigration of youth.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 240 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Participation in supervisor’s guidance and the seminars of the Doctoral Programme
- Current theoretical questions in the field of
- Methodological studies
- Studies of research ethics
- Studies of scientific writing
- General skills of expertise
English Language Requirements
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Academic Requirements
- Research plan (see the instructions on the website of the Faculty).
- Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, see the instructions on the website of the Faculty).
- A motivation letter (reasons for applying for doctoral studies in the University of Turku, Faculty of Education)
- A copy of degree certificates and transcript of study records (see the instructions on the website of the Faculty)
- Certification of language skills
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Living costs for Turku
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Funding
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