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Programme structure

The educational component of the Political Science programme option amounts to 30 credits. The recommended course of study below applies to candidates admitted after the autumn of 2018.

Recommended course of study

3. yearElective methods coursesElective theory coursesSTV9060 Trial public defense

 

Work on the dissertation

2. yearSTV9050 Midway assessment
1. yearSTV9040 Design seminarThe required faculty courses

Course of study for those who were admitted between 2015 - 2018

Structure for those who were admitted between 2015 - 2018.

Course of study for those who were before 2015

Structure for those who were admitted before 2015.

Programme structure

Required seminars

The seminars are required for all PhD candidates. 

Required faculty courses

10 credits

All PhD candidates must attend an introduction seminar and pass mandatory courses in philosophy of science, research ethics and researcher skills. Read more about the required faculty courses.

Elective courses in research methods

10 credits

All candidates must complete PhD courses equivalent to at least 10 credits in Research Methods for the Social Sciences. Any course taken at an external institution (outside of the University of Oslo) must be pre-approved.

Elective courses in theory

Scope: 10 credits

At least 10 credits should consist of courses on topics specific to Political Science, or on topics that are particularly relevant to the thesis. All courses taken externally must be pre-approved.


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