PhD General courses
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niversity-wide courses are doctoral-level subjects designed to enhance general knowledge, transferable skills, and competencies crucial for doctoral research. These courses cover a wide range of topics, including research ethics, higher education didactics, intellectual property protection, research project management, oral and written communication skills, and career planning. Academic units and the Research Administration Office are responsible for organising and delivering these courses.
Doctoral students have the flexibility to choose any courses from the university-wide course list as elective or individual courses to tailor their studies to their specific needs. In consultation with their supervisor, doctoral students may also consider completing university-wide courses as part of other modules within their study program.
University-wide courses offered by the Schools (4-6 ECTS)
Academic units organize various university-wide courses for doctoral students to support the competencies required for completing a doctoral dissertation. These courses are typically 4-6 ECTS credits. If a course is offered in Estonian, it must also be possible to complete it in English. The schedule is confirmed at least two academic years in advance to allow doctoral students to better plan their studies.
| Course title | ECTS | Lecturer | 2024/2025 | 2025/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BFM8001.FK |
6 | Indrek Ibrus | Yes | Yes |
|
BFM8027.FK |
6 | Maximilian Schich |
Yes |
Yes |
|
DTI8010.DT |
6 |
Kairit Tammets |
Yes |
No |
| 6 | Martin Sillaots | Yes | No | |
|
IFI8004.DTMultivariate Statistics: Regression Models and Multivariate Analysis of Variance |
4 | Katrin Niglas | Yes | No |
|
IFI8005.DTMultivariate Statistics: Methods for Classifying Variables and Cases |
Katrin Niglas | No | Yes | |
|
IFI8007.DTMixed Methods Research Design |
6 | Katrin Niglas | No | Yes |
|
KAD8073.HRLearning and Teaching in University |
6 |
Larissa Jõgi; Helin Puksand
|
Yes/EE |
Yes/EN |
|
HIK8002.HTAcademic Writing in English |
6 | Miriam McIlfatrick-Ksenofontov |
Yes |
Yes |
|
EKE8007.HTAcademic Estonian and Terminology |
6 | Peep Nemvalts |
Yes |
Yes |
|
KAD8070.HTCurriculum and Educational Change |
6 | Maria Erss | Yes | Yes |
|
KAD8069.HR Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis |
4 | Anna-Liisa Jõgi | No | Yes |
|
PSP8042.LTStudying Development and Learning |
6 | Eve Kikas |
No |
Yes |
|
MLG8039.LTResearch Methods in the Natural |
6 | Tõnu Laas |
No |
Yes/EE |
|
PSP8041.LT |
4 | Aaro Toomela |
Yes |
No |
| 6 | Peeter Selg |
Yes |
No | |
| 6 | Kadri Täht |
No |
Yes | |
| DID8055.YK Introduction to Stata |
4 | Martin Klesment |
Yes |
No |
University-wide courses offered by the Research Administration Office (2 ECTS)
The Faculty offers doctoral courses that primarily support the development of transferable skills. These courses are 2 ECTS credits and are conducted in English. Doctoral students are informed about these courses at least one month before they start.
| Course title | ECTS | Lecturer | Scedule for 2024/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
YDO8007.YM |
2 | Tanya Escudero, Raili Nugin | February, April |
|
YDO8008.YM |
2 | Stéphane Lobbedey |
May, June |
| YDO8009.YM Research Communication Course |
2 | Arko Olesk | March |
Courses offered by the Doctoral School
The Doctoral School consists of six thematic branches, through which doctoral students are offered various learning opportunities and relevant support. All doctoral students from Estonian universities can participate in all Doctoral School courses and events. Completed courses can be used to fulfill the curriculum. For more specific information, please contact your institute's doctoral studies advisor.
The Doctoral School's courses and events can be found here https://www.doktorikool.ee/en/