Doctoral College in Humanities and Social Sciences
Welcome to the Doctoral College in Humanities and Social Sciences. The doctoral college offers activities for doctoral students within twelve research education subjects, located at three different schools.
The purpose of a Doctoral College in Humanities and Social Sciences is to provide doctoral students with a broad research and educational environment, in addition to the research environment in the subjects. The Doctoral College supports doctoral student's networks, with a social and academic community where academic exchange can occur between subject areas.
The work is led by the Vice Dean, in consultation with the Committee for Research and Research Education (KFF).
Activities arranged by the Doctoral College
- One-time annual admission for doctoral students in September
- A selection of courses focusing on generic skills
- Seminars/workshops
Seminars spring term 2025
- Workshop on writing skills and strategies in the Humanities and Social Sciences, 13 May on campus. For information about registration, see the link above or e-mail.
- Career paths after PhD, 2 April on campus. For information about registration, see the link or e-mail.
Courses
HS Doctoral College comprises the following courses. The courses are given in English, every third semester.
- Philosophy of Science (7.5 credits), autumn term 2025, spring term 2027
- Qualitative Method (7.5 credits), spring term 2026, autumn term 2027
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods (7.5 credits), autumn term 2025, spring term 2027
- Quantitative Methods of Analysis (7.5 credits), spring term 2025, autumn term 2026
- Research Ethics and Good Reseach Practice (5 credits), autumn term 2025, spring term 2027
- Research Communication in Practice (4 credits), spring term 2026, autumn term 2027
- Research Communication, Researcher's Role in Society (3.5 credits), spring term 2026, autumn term 2027
- Systematic Literature Reviews, (7.5 credits), spring term 2025, autumn term 2026
The courses can be combined with modules that provide subject-specific contents (under development). See also the university page for doctoral courses.
Contact information
If you have questions about the Doctoral College, or about research education within the faculty in general, please do not hesitate to contact the Vice Dean (contact details below) or the Faculty Office (forskning-forskarutbildning@oru.se).
