Doctoral Programme in Education Sciences

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Education science (0111)

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Research lines

Psychology, Education and Development
Didactics of Language and Literature
Admission to Doctoral Programme (pending Approval/Submission of Doctoral Thesis Project)
Mathematics Education
Research in Physical and Sports Education
Didactics of the Experimental Sciences and Sustainability Education
Diagnosis, Evaluation and Psychoeducational Intervention
Research in Music Education and the Plastic Arts
Research in Education: Theoretical, Historical and Socio-Educational Aspects
Erasmus+ Incoming
Curriculum, Planning and Training for Equity in the Knowledge Society
Thesis Writing
Doctoral Programme Admission (Presentation/Approval of Doctoral Thesis Project Pending)
Pending proof of the Complementary Training established by the Academic Committee of the Doctoral Programme

Admission information

Specific admission requirements

Admission to doctoral programmes requires a minimum of 300 ECTS credits in official university studies, of which at least 60 must be at Master’s level.
If access to the doctoral programme depends on the recognition of the possession of a specific Master’s degree, this fact may be specified.