The aim of the PhD programme in Social Sciences is to prepare PhD candidates for a career in research and higher education, as well as for other work that requires advanced scientific expertise and analytical skills.
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Applicants with a academic background who have completed a five-year Master's degree (3+2) or (4+1). In order to apply for the PhD programme, you must apply for an available PhD vacancy. We do not accept self-funded PhD candidates.
PhD Programme in Social Sciences is organized in research schools.
Society needs graduates with strong analytical skills. Therefore, our PhD programme will deliver a research education that focusses on academic excellence. The purpose of the PhD program is to educate candidates that are able to conduct research at a high scientific level. Most of the PhD students continue to do research at universities or other research institutions. The candidates are also attractive for public and private employers that make use of research in their operations.
The program is aimed at social science research that focuses on how the benefits and values are formed and applied, how values are apportioned and how the formation and distribution of values may be affected political or commercial. Researchers from the various programme areas contribute to the PhD programme in Social Sciences through their participation in seminars and courses, and also by their supervision of PhD candidates.
The PhD programme in Social Sciences includes the following research schools:
Required educational part
The required educational part of the PhD-programme in Social Sciences.

The educational component is compulsory for all candidates on the PhD programme, and must correspond to at least 30 credits. You should apply for approval of the educational component at least 6 months before you hand in your thesis for evaluation.In the application, the candidate must provide a plan for completion of the organized academic training in consultation with the supervisor(s).
The Faculty approves the individual candidate’s required academic training based on the recommendation of the supervisor. It is recommended that the training be completed early in the programme. On their own initiative, candidates must register for assessment in courses by the specified deadlines.
Application forms
Forms that are necessary for admission and during the PhD education.

Regulations, guidelines and instructions for the PhD education
Relevant regulations, guidelines and instructions for the PhD Programme in Social Sciences

PhD courses and seminars
The courses are inter- and multidisciplinary, and candidates enrolled in PhD training outside social science research, for instance, in fields such as humanities and educational sciences, medicine and health sciences are encouraged to apply

Candidates admitted to the PhD Programmes at the University of Stavanger should apply through Studentweb
If there are more applicants than the 15 admission places available, a selection will be made based on an assessment of the relevance of the course for the candidate’s research plan and qualifications in the relation to the objectives of the course. The course leaders carry out the selection process. PhD candidates at UIS must register their courses in Studentweb before 15 September for the Autumn semester and 1 February for the Spring semester. PhD candidates do not pay the semester fee.
Not a PhD candidate at UIS but want to take one of our PhD Courses?
External PhD candidates or other with required prerequisite knowledge may apply for PhD courses.
Send application form to PhD coordinator
External applicants should apply for a right to study for a minimum of 3 weeks before the course start date.
PhD program in Social Sciences offers the following PhD courses