Doctoral Programme in Education and Psychology (3-4 yrs)
University of Jyväskylä · Jyväskylä, Finland
About the programme
The doctoral program in education and psychology provides in-depth familiarization with the chosen research topic leading to the dissertation and with the key theories, research methods, and scientific knowledge production in the field of study.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- University of Jyväskylä (University)
- Location
- Jyväskylä
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Psychology
About Psychology
How people think, feel and behave, as a science and as a helping profession.
Where it leads
Clinical psychologist · Psychotherapist · UX researcher · HR specialist · School psychologist
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