Candidates who started the PhD programme prior to the Autumn semester 2015 should follow the old programme structure. Candidates who started the programme prior to the Autumn semester 2018 should follow this programme structure.
Programme elements
- The required Faculty courses - introduction to the PhD programme, philosophy of social science, research ethics and researcher skills, 10 credits
- Elective courses in research methods and theory, 10 + 10 credits
- Design Seminar
- Midway Assessment
- Trial Public Defense
Recommended course of study
| 3. år | Elective methods courses | Elective theory courses | Trial public defense | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. år | Midway assessment | ||||
| 1. år | Design seminar | The required Faculty courses | |||
Obligatory seminars
The seminars are obligatory for all PhD candidates
- Design Seminar
- Midway Assessment
- Trial Public Defense
The required Faculty courses - introduction seminar, philosophy of social science, research ethics and researcher skills
Scope: 10 credits
All PhD candidates must attend an introduction seminar and pass mandatory courses in philosophy of science, research ethics and researcher skills, read more about the required Faculty courses here.
Elective courses in research methods
Scope: 10 credits
All candidates must complete PhD courses equivalent to at least 10 credits in Research Methods for the Social Sciences. Any course taken at an external institution (outside of the University of Oslo) must be pre-approved.
Elective courses in theory
Scope: 10 credits
At least 10 credits should consist of courses on topics specific to Political Science, or on topics that are particularly relevant to the thesis. All courses taken externally must be pre-approved.