Expertise in the Area of Research (5 - 10cr)

Objective

Objectives:
• Historical knowledge, present situation regarding the empirical area
• Cross-disciplinary knowledge of the area and related research
• Shaping the topic of the thesis into lectures and instruction packages already prior to the defence and/or
• Popularising the area of the thesis and disseminating it to public forums (newspaper articles, interviews)

Accomplishment methods

The student’s articles, research reports, and other written productions can also be counted as doctoral study attainments, provided that they demonstrate and increase the postgraduate’s expertise in the field. Credits for them are given as stated below. The number of credits depends on e.g. the length of the paper, the level of the seminar, and the intensity of work done in a working group.
• a presentation at an international seminar 3–6 cr.
• a presentation at a national seminar 3–6 cr.

Lecturing, popularisation, and master’s thesis supervision related to the student’s topic or methodology studies can also be counted as doctoral study attainments, provided that they demonstrate and increase the student’s expertise in the field. Credits for them are given as stated below.
• popularisation of scientific results 1–2 cr.
• instruction and supervision of master’s theses 1–5 cr.

You may also complete the studies by attending courses arranged by ULapland’s Doctoral School, other disciplines, or other parties according to a separate agreement.