General information about research training
The course of study leading to the doctoral degree qualifies for research activities at a high academic level and for other work in society where a high level of scientific insight is required.
The research training consists of a coursework component and a research work. The research work is written up as a dissertation which can be either a monograph or a collection of several minor works. The dissertation is evaluated by an evaluation committee. After approval of the committee a trial lecture is held, and the dissertation is defended in public.
The doctoral degree programme is organised so that it can be completed within a three-year full-time research education period.
UiA provides research training within the following doctoral programmes:
Faculty of Engineering and Science/PhD programme in Engineering and science
- Specialisation in Engineering Sciences
- Specialisation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Specialisation in Mathematical Sciences
- Specialisation in Natural Sciences
Faculty of Fine Arts/PhD programme in Fine Arts
- Specialisation in Art in Context
- Specialisation in Popular Music Performance
Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences/PhD programme in Health and Sports Sciences
- Specialisation in Health and Sports Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Education/PhD programme in Humanities and Education
- Specialisation in Linguistics
- Specialisation in Literary Studies
- Specialisation in Religion, Ethics, History and Society
- Specialisation in Education
Faculty of Social Sciences/PhD programme in Social Sciences
Specialisation in Global Development and Planning
Specialisation in Information Systems
Specialisation in Public Administration
Specialisation in Sociology and Social work
School of Business and Law/PhD programmet at the School of Business and Law
- Specialisation in International Business
Administration
The faculties are responsible for the doctoral programmes. The faculties of UiA are organised in different ways, but each faculty has PhD programme committee(s) which decide about matters concerning PhD programmes and are led by a PhD programme director. All the faculties have administrative coordinators who guide PhD candidates in administrative and practical matters.