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PhD Erziehungswissenschaft (Educational Science) (Dr. phil.) at Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University, Germany

Programme overview

Doctoral programme giving advanced knowledge and scientific competence to pursue independent research questions in educational science and pedagogy, and to prepare candidates for a successful doctorate. Leads to Dr. phil.; 30 credit points.

Faculty: Faculty of Educational Science  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

A structured study programme agreed individually with supervisors; credits can be earned through courses, conference contributions, publications, teaching or interdisciplinary qualifications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Acceptance as a doctoral candidate and fulfilment of the entry requirements of the faculty's doctoral regulations (Promotionsordnung); then apply for enrolment.

Intake: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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