Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences (4 yrs)
Tampere University · Tampere, Finland
About the programme
The Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences provides you with versatile abilities to successfully perform expert tasks that require extensive and in-depth understanding of the interaction between society and individuals, and to work in academic research and teaching positions in Finland and abroad.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- Tampere University (University)
- Location
- Tampere
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Cognitive Science, Geography, Psychology
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