Doctoral Programme in Linguistics

Study programme code SPRVIT-DR

ECTS credits 180

Admission requirements

Master degree in linguistics or in an equivalent field. Students with an international master degree may also be eligible to admit to the programme, without any demand of being proficient in Norwegian or any other of the Scandinavian languages.

General description and profile of the programme

The programme aims to develop the students´ qualifications in research and scientific work within the subject linguistics. The programme will give students a high level of both theoretical insight and methodological awareness and bring them to the frontline research in their field. The programme consists of an independent research work and a training component. The independent research will be carried out under supervision in order to ensure quality and actuality.
The training component aims to give students an in depth aspect in the PhD programme based on the courses, both theoretically and methodically. Students will during courses, seminars and conferences familiarize themselves with scientific thinking and practice based on current and problem-oriented research.
The programme is a 3-year programme of 180 ECTS credits. The training component consists of minimum 30 ECTS credits of ½ year duration and runs parallel to the independent research work. PhD courses will be given on a regular basis and according to the students´ requirement.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes

On sucessful completion of the programme, the student should
- be able to carry out an independent research on an international PhD level
- be a qualified scholar able to complete projects, supervise and participate in the general research discussion.

Teaching methods

Independent research, lectures, seminars, discussions and presentations.

Assessment methods

Passed course participation will be assessed by the course responsible, who will hand out a course diploma. The total training component will be assessed by the PhD-committee after a recommendation from the supervisor.

The doctoral dissertation will be assessed by a commission composed according to the university´s regulations.

Contact person

Professor Helge Omdal, e-mail: helge.omdal@uia.no