Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027
Calls for applications are open from mid-January to mid-February; the doctoral programme and employment period begin on 1 September of the year.
Language
English
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
Disciplines
Education
Overview
This Educational Sciences programme offered by Södertörn University focuses on the study of education as a field examining how knowledge, culture, and values are developed, preserved, and transformed within educational institutions. It supports research into teaching practices and learning processes, considering how these are shaped by social, cultural, and political contexts.
Key Facts
The academic environment is multidisciplinary, integrating subjects such as education, Swedish, media and communication studies, comparative literature, theory of practical knowledge, history, and history of ideas. Training emphasises critical perspectives on contemporary multicultural and multilingual societies, linking research closely to teaching practice and enabling the analysis of educational systems, institutions, and professional contexts.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Swedish
- Education
- Media and Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Theory of Practical Knowledge
- History
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree or 240 ECTS credits including 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent qualification required
- Specific entry requirements vary by subject and are defined in the relevant programme syllabus
- All application documents, including certificates and transcripts, must be submitted through the official application system
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
There are no tuition fees for doctoral students.
Living costs
Stockholm, Sweden
1,384-2,469 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.