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The Programme
for the Degree of PhD (ph.d.) in Social Science at the University of Oslo
is new from August 2003. Below you find English translation of parts of the
programme plan for the
programme offered by TIK. Please contact ph.d.-responsible at TIK (E-mail) if you need any further
information in English.
Mandatory
Three course activities are mandatory:
1. PhD seminar (a) and (b) Writing workshop (5 credits)
The TIK PhD-course
The TIK course consists of three parts:
2a. Theory and History
2b. Science and Technology Studies
2c. Innovation studies
Credits =10. Conditioned on active participation during course and the submission of one essay discussing curriculum from at least two of the courses.
3.
Philosophy and Methodology of the social sciences. Course of the Faculty of
Social Sciences.
The course is normally given by the faculty within two intensive weeks every
second Spring.
Credits = 5. Conditioned on active participation during the course and the submission
of one essay.
Optional
A minimum of further 15 credits are accomplished through participation in other
PhD-courses and presentations of papers etc. on international seminars, workshops,
and conferences.
The courses can be:
* Part of The Oslo Summer School
in Comparative Social Science Studies
* NORFA-courses or
* other PhD courses at universities in Norway or abroad.
The course will be selected by the student and the supervisor adjusted to the topic and theme of the dissertation. Credits: Credits and the criteria for approval will follow the rules of the chosen course. (NB: As a rule of thumb a one week PhD course followed by an approved essay equals 5 credits).
Presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc.