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Doctor of Philosophy Programme
Philosophy

As of winter semester 2014/2015 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding doctoral programme please consult this page »

Faculty	Faculty of Philosophy and History
Duration/ ECTS-Credits	6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits
Academic Degree	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Qualification Level	Doctorate (Third Cycle)
Mode of Study	Full-Time
Study Code	C 094 xxx | C 794 540 xxx
Curriculum	Information on the Curriculum (2009W) *
Admission Requirements	Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent

* Information on the Curriculum (2009W)

• University of Innsbruck Bulltetin June 2014, Issue 36, No. 543 (Withdrawal of degree programme)
• University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 10 2009, Issue 33, No. 170
• English version of the Curriculum

Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examination regulations

The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.

Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »

Requirements

Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent:

• Master's Programme Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy and History
• Master's Programme Philosophy at Faculties of Catholic Theology
• Magister Programme Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy and History
• Diploma Programme Philosophy at the Faculty for Human Sciences
• Diploma Programme Philosophy at Faculties of Catholic Theology
• Teacher Training Programme with Diploma Thesis - Subject Psychology and Philosophy
• Teacher Training Programme with Diploma Thesis - Subject Philosophy, Education and Psychology
  

Criteria for the determination of equivalence:

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Philosophy requires a university (diploma or) master's degree in a thematically relevant field. Master's or diploma degrees awarded by universities of applied sciences ("Fachhochschulen") are considered on an individual basis.

In the event that equivalence has been established in principle but with certain qualifications missing for full equivalence, supplemental examinations may be required. These examinations must be completed during the doctoral degree programme.

Modules and Dissertation

Compulsory Modules 36 ECTS-Credits	Dissertation 120 ECTS-AP
Reflection on Methods  2 ECTS-Credits Generic Skills 10 ECTS-Credits Interdisciplinary Forum for PhD Candidates 4 ECTS-Credits Reflection on Research  5 ECTS-Credits The Humanities and Society  2 ECTS-Credits Seminars for PhD Candidates in Philosophy 8 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defence  5 ECTS-Credits	The dissertation is a piece of scientific work which – in contrast to a diploma or master thesis – serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic has to be chosen from the field of philosophy. In addition, interdisciplinary topics are possible. The student has to propose a team of supervisors, consisting of at least two people (dissertation committee), and to nominate one of them as the supervisor mainly responsible. It is permissible to propose supervisors (with the exception of the main supervisor) from subject-related fields. In justifiable exceptional cases it is possible for students to propose only one supervisor. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors in writing to the Director of Studies. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal.
Elective Module 24 ECTS-Credits
One elective modules must be chosen.

Qualification Profile and Skills

The central educational objectives of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Philosophy include systematic understanding of the research discipline and of related methods. Through their submission of an original piece of scientific work, graduates of this programme are required to make their own contribution to research which widens boundaries of knowledge and conforms to the evaluation standards of international experts. As qualified junior scientists, graduates of the Doctoral Programme in Philosophy are able to organize scientific forums, discuss findings from their special areas with colleagues, students as well as experts and present and explain these findings to an academic as well as a non-academic audience.

Expected Learning Outcomes for the Doctorate

Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.

Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities

The Doctor of Philosophy Programme Philosophy serves to educate and train philosophers for research and teaching positions at universities and associated institutions as well as highly qualified junior professionals for other higher occupational position

Contact and Information

Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d