Doctoral studies
The aim of the doctoral education is to gove the doctoral students scientific schooling and a profound knowledge of economic history, so that they become independent and creative researchers.
The doctoral students shall learn how to critically and independently assess economic-historical research tasks and contribute to the development of research by producing a doctoral thesis. The doctoral student is expected to acquire knowledge of social scientific and historical methods and theories, but is also expected to develop pedagogical skills. This prepares for further challenges in research and education, but also in public or private administration, mass media, museums, archives or libraries.
The doctoral programme is equivalent to four years of full-time study, including courses (75 academic credits) and research for the doctoral thesis (165 academic credits). This leads to a doctoral degree.
Syllabus
Courses during the doctoral programme
The 75 credit course component comprises 37,5 credits compulsory courses and 37,5 credits optional courses. 7.5 credits is the equivalent to 5 weeks full-time studies. The courses are divided into three sections where A and B are compulsory. Occasionally some of the courses will be offered in collaboration with other departments or universities.
Course section A
Doctoral thesis preparation and 15 credits introduction to research
- Introductory course with thesis PM, 7,5 credits
- Participation at the Higher seminar 7,5 credits
Course section B
22,5 credits theory and method courses
- Qualitative Methods, 7,5 credits
- Quantitative Methods, 7,5 credits
- History and Theory of Science, 7,5 credits
Course section C
37,5 credits of courses
Courses provided in cooperation with The Swedish Postgraduate School in Economic History (SPSE) or other departments and units at Uppsal University. Examples of recurring courses:
- Key Problems in Economic History, 7,5 credits (SPSE)
- Economic Theory, 7,5 credits (Stockholm University)
- Academic teacher training course, 7,5 credits (Uppsala University)
To be awarded a doctoral degree, the doctoral student must achieve passing grades in all courses of 75 credits and have successfully presented a doctoral dissertation defended in a public defense.
