Doctor of Philosophy Programme Philosophy
2009W
As of winter semester 2014/2015 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding doctoral programme please consult this page »
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Duration/ECTS-Credits
6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Admission Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent
Faculty
Faculty of Philosophy and History
Qualification Level
Doctorate (Third Cycle)
Study Code
C 094 xxx | C 794 540 xxx
* Information on the Curriculum (2009W)
- University of Innsbruck Bulltetin June 2014, Issue 36, No. 543 (Withdrawal of degree programme)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 10 2009, Issue 33, No. 170
- English version of the Curriculum
Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent:
- Master's Programme Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy and History
- Master's Programme Philosophy at Faculties of Catholic Theology
- Magister Programme Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy and History
- Diploma Programme Philosophy at the Faculty for Human Sciences
- Diploma Programme Philosophy at Faculties of Catholic Theology
- Teacher Training Programme with Diploma Thesis - Subject Psychology and Philosophy
- Teacher Training Programme with Diploma Thesis - Subject Philosophy, Education and Psychology
Criteria for the determination of equivalence:
Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Philosophy requires a university (diploma or) master's degree in a thematically relevant field. Master's or diploma degrees awarded by universities of applied sciences ("Fachhochschulen") are considered on an individual basis.
In the event that equivalence has been established in principle but with certain qualifications missing for full equivalence, supplemental examinations may be required. These examinations must be completed during the doctoral degree programme.
Modules and Dissertation
| Compulsory Modules 36 ECTS-Credits | Dissertation 120 ECTS-AP |
|---|---|
| Reflection on Methods 2 ECTS-Credits Generic Skills 10 ECTS-Credits Interdisciplinary Forum for PhD Candidates 4 ECTS-Credits Reflection on Research 5 ECTS-Credits The Humanities and Society 2 ECTS-Credits Seminars for PhD Candidates in Philosophy 8 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defence 5 ECTS-Credits | The dissertation is a piece of scientific work which – in contrast to a diploma or master thesis – serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic has to be chosen from the field of philosophy. In addition, interdisciplinary topics are possible. The student has to propose a team of supervisors, consisting of at least two people (dissertation committee), and to nominate one of them as the supervisor mainly responsible. It is permissible to propose supervisors (with the exception of the main supervisor) from subject-related fields. In justifiable exceptional cases it is possible for students to propose only one supervisor. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors in writing to the Director of Studies. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. |
| Elective Module 24 ECTS-Credits | |
| One elective modules must be chosen. |
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 68.4 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 25.0 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 5.3 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum cirteria | 1.3 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
March 2019
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
