Doctoral studies in the subject Educational Work educate researchers who can build on their knowledge about professional pedagogical practices and the pre-existing requirements of these. These researchers must also be able to contribute to the formation of knowledge in terms of method and theory for practice-related studies in Educational Work. The professional pedagogical practices referred to include institutional education from the levels of preschool to higher education.
The programme is offered by the School of Teacher Education in cooperation with other schools at the University that work within the field of teacher education.
Research - School of Teacher Education
Admission
Admission to the programme is open only in connection to advertised doctoral student positions, normally once every other year. These positions are posted on Vacant Positions at Dalarna University.
Vacant positions at Dalarna University
Besides a professional teacher’s degree and a master’s degree (or the equivalent), you also need a minimum of two years’ teaching experience. Another entrance requirement is good knowledge in both Swedish and English.
Doctoral Courses
A doctoral degree comprises a course component of 75 credits, of which the following 45 credits are for compulsory courses:
- Introduction to Research in Educational Work, 7.5 Credits
- General Principles of Academic Work: Introductory Course, 7.5 Credits
- Scientific Methods, 7.5 Credits
- Intellectual challenges – designing and communicating a research project, 3 Credits
- Research and Educational Practice – Theoretical Perspectives, 7.5 Credits
- Research and Educational Practice – Communication, Knowledge and Collaboration, 7.5 Credits
- Academic Writing and Speaking in English, 4.5 Credits
The licentiate degree comprises a course component of 45 credits, of which the following 37.5 credits are for compulsory courses:
- Introduction to Research in Educational Work, 7.5 Credits
- General Principles of Academic Work: Introductory Course, 7.5 Credits
- Scientific Methods, 7.5 Credits
- Research and Educational Practice – Theoretical Perspectives, 7.5 Credits
- Research and Educational Practice – Communication, Knowledge and Collaboration, 7.5 Credits