Doctor of Philosophy Programme Italian Law/Dottorato di ricerca in materie giuridiche
Curriculum (2012W)
Double Degree Programme of the University of Innsbruck with the Università degli Studi di Padova.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Duration/ ECTS-Credits
6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Language
German
Admission Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Information on the Curriculum (2012W)
As of winter semester 2024/2025 this programme is no longer open to new entrants.
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 26th 2024, Issue 78, No. 877 (closing of the study programme)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 14 2012, Issue 26, No. 273
- Regulation of the Admission's Procedure for the double degree Programme Italian Law at the University of Innsbruck and the Università degli Studi di Padova
- English version of the Curriculum (valid from 01.10.2012)
Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent:
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the doctoral degree programme.
Modules and Dissertation
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Modules 40 ECTS-Credits | Dissertation 110 ECTS-Credits |
| Research and Theoretical Core Competences10 ECTS-Credits Core Competences for the Legal Profession5 ECTS-Credits Research and Core Competences in Fields Other Than the Field of Thesis Topic10 ECTS-Credits Research and Core Competences in Drafting the Tesis Concept5 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defense10 ECTS-Credits | The dissertation is a scientific piece of work which – in contrast to a diploma or master‘s thesis – serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic must be chosen from one or more of the following fields: Roman Private Law; Italian Constitutional Law Including Constitutional Theory und General Theory of the State; Italian Private Law Including Italian Private International Law Italian Civil Procedure; Italian Commercial Law, Italian Law of Negotiable Instruments and Principles of Italian Intellectual Property Law; Italian Criminal Law, Italian Criminal Procedure and Principles of the Italian Penal System and Criminology;Italian Administrative Law, Administrative Procedure and Selected Fields of Italian Administration; Theory of Administration; Italian Labour Law and Principles of Italian Social Law; European Law; Public International Law and Principles of the Law of International Organisations; Italian Revenue Law; Italian Business Law. 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. The student has to communicate the dissertation topic and names of the supervisors in writing to the Director of Studies prior to beginning the work. 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. |
| 30 ECTS-Credits must be completed at the Università degli Studi di Padova. | |
Qualification Profile and Skills
The double degree doctoral programme serves to train researchers and professionals for senior positions. The double degree programme is held at the universities in Innsbruck and Padova, in their respective languages, and it provides graduates a high level of linguistic and intercultural qualifications. The goal of the programme is to enable graduates to conduct original and methodologically sound scientific work independently, demonstrated by the achievement of the dissertation. Detailed knowledge is required of the areas relevant for the successful completion of the dissertation, particularly in the core disciplines of law, in related sciences, and in current literature; abilities in comparative law are also acquired. In addition to the acquisition and further development of scientific knowledge, the doctoral programme helps students acquire key qualifications, such theoretical reflection, independent learning, scientific discourse, interdisciplinary and international dialogue, the presentation of research findings, and the transfer of knowledge. Graduates attain an understanding of their profession as autonmous scientists/researchers in academic, business-related and public environments. They acquire the ability to author scientific publications and gain an awareness of legally and ethically problematic areas and their effects on society and its development.
Expected Learning Outcomes for the Doctorate
Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Occupational fields include the classic legal professions as well as other highly-qualified careers at univesities, in research and educational institutions, in diplomatic service, in European and international organizations, in national and international companies, and in key political positions.
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 | 64.7 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 20.7 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 11.3 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 3.3 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
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).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Innrain 52d
Coordinator of the Programme
Ass.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Margareth Helfer
Associate Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Mag. Dr. Esther Happacher, LLM
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernhard Alexander Koch, LL.M.
Information for students with disabilities
Disability Office