PhD students meet every four to six weeks to attend a “research colloquium” (6 ECTS credits per semester), coordinated by Professor Zsolt Lavicza and usually held on a Friday afternoon and a Saturday morning.
The PhD in Education at the Linz School of Education is a "structured doctoral degree program"
Students in the doctoral degree program not only learn to independently conduct research, they also expand and deepen their professional expertise in educational sciences by completing current research at a PhD level.
The whole program is embedded in a continuous support structure consisting of three main elements: Research colloquium, personal support and signing a Memorandum of Understanding, as well as additional courses and events.
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PhD in Education
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Duration
6 semesters
ECTS
180 Credits
Language
English / German
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What Makes This PhD in Education Program Special
Research Colloquium
The "research colloquia" include a combination of workshops focusing on research methods, seminars on key topics in educational research, and presentations by international guest professors (for example, Professor Jürgen Baumert from Berlin during the 2018/2019 Winter Semester). Students unable to attend individual research colloquia (on account of, for example, conducting field research in another country) can take part in an audio-visual format.
Students in the program come from different European countries, as well as from around the world. The program’s working languages are English and German.
The "Research Colloquium" offered at the beginning of your studies has been designed to help you develop a sound research proposal. After a minimum of one year, you will be required to present your proposal during the colloquium and obtain faculty approval.
Personal Support and Declaration of Intent
Each student is required to select an academic supervisor at the Linz School of Education (and, if applicable, a second supervisor, at another university. International students can, for example, select a second supervisor at a university in their respective home country). The student and the supervisor will sign a 'declaration of intent' designed to outline the student's needs, prerequisites, intermediate steps, and support services in detail.
Additional Selection of Courses
In addition to the research colloquium, students are required take additional courses in the amount of 17.5 ETCS credits. These can be courses/lectures offered at the Johannes Kepler University Linz, courses completed at other international universities, or summer school programs offered by recognized universities or scientific associations.
Guest presentations and lectures by international experts will supplement the “research colloquia”. Should a particular expert’s subject area be related to your dissertation, you can arrange to meet with the guest lecturer for an individual supervision meeting.
"Letter of Intent" generally include a commitment to attend international conferences and present your research, the background of your research, and findings and in turn receive feedback as well as additional input from conference attendees.
A PhD in "Digital Transformation in Learning"
Earn additional credentials and qualifications through the PhD partnership program between the JKU and IT:U
Learn more about digital transformation and new educational approaches in higher education! This unique partnership between the JKU and IT:U allows you to acquire additional expertise in academic instruction.
Stefanie Lindstaedt and Stefan Koch
Career Prospects
Graduates of the PhD in Education (PhD) can pursue an academic career, work at research institutions, in the field of educational administration, or at other post-secondary educational institutions.
Additional Information
- EU citizens are not subject to paying tuition fees.
- Non-EU citizens are subject to paying tuition fees in the amount of € 726.72 per semester.
The average cost of living in Linz is approximately € 400 per month at the student dorm "Raab-Heim".
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