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Interfaculty doctoral programme in Teaching Methodology

Inter-faculty study programme

University degree

Doctor of Philosophy „PhD“

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

About the study programme

The interfaculty doctoral programme in Teaching Methodology facilitates scholarly investigation of questions related to teaching methodology in the context of educational institutions (schools, universities, research centres etc.). The focus is on teaching and learning processes in various different subject areas, with reference to cultural, social, societal, and personal contexts and influences. Doctoral candidates prepare a thesis, tackling new academic questions through independent research work. They extend and intensify their theoretical knowledge, as well as their methodological and interdisciplinary skills.

Curriculum

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Qualifications profile and skills

Enhanced methodological and methodical skills in the field of didactics,
Familiarity with current theoretical issues and empirical research on teaching methodology,
Proficiency in the use of specific research methods to address selected questions and issues in teaching methodology,
Authorship of scholarly publications at an internationally recognised level.

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Doctoral school and doctoral programmes

Candidates registering for the doctoral programme automatically become members of the
► Doctoral School of Teaching Methodology (university-wide and cross-faculty).

This has the objective of promoting interdisciplinary scholarly discourse and increased networking between doctoral candidates; it also offers two subject-specific doctoral programmes:

► Doctoral programme in “Language education and research into language teaching and learning”

► Doctoral programme in“Teaching methodology for history, social studies and political education”

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Objective

The aim of the doctoral programme is to facilitate scholarly investigation of questions related to teaching methodology in the context of early childhood education, schools and tertiary educational institutions. The doctoral programme brings together and combines the work of various subject departments at the University of Graz in the area of specialised teaching methodology. It also qualifies graduates for professional roles in education where academic expertise in subject content and methodology is required. The doctoral programme is intended not only as a response to the society’s need for academically qualified teaching staff, but also to train junior researchers to work in the field of teaching methodology.

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Note on registration

Admission requirements for the doctoral programme at the University of Graz include a relevant degree from a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution and fulfilment of the qualitative admission requirements.

Doctoral Academy

Qualifications profile and skills
Doctoral school and doctoral programmes
Objective
Note on registration

„A particularly enriching aspect of the doctoral programme in Teaching Methodology is the interdisciplinary discussion and exchange during the annual summer school. This not only gives me a chance to get comprehensive feedback for my work from a wide range of perspectives, but also gives me some insights into the approaches to work and thinking that are used in other subject areas and broadens my (research) horizons in lots of ways.“

Christina

Deadlines for application

The submission deadlines for admission applications vary depending on the doctoral programme.

Further information

Questions about Doctoral Programmes?

The Doctoral Academy is happy to help you!

: Personal meetings by appointment only.
: doktorat(at)uni-graz.at
: doctoral-academy.uni-graz.at
: Heinrichstraße 22/2, 8010 Graz

: +43 316 380 - 1212

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