The learning outcomes of the PhD programme are described in accordance with the descriptors for PhD (3rd cycle) in the national Norwegian Qualifications Framework adopted by the Ministry of Education and Research in 2009, which in turn is based on "The framework of qualifications for the European Higher Education Area".
Upon completing the doctoral programme, the candidate will have acquired the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate...
- has through his or her own research made a significant contribution to the development of new knowledge of consequence for teaching and teacher education and which can contribute to the development of knowledge, theories and methods within the field.
- has extensive systematic knowledge at the highest international level in their chosen field of research
- has systematic knowledge of and can evaluate various research methods, research designs and central traditions for scientific theory as a basis for research and development work within teaching and teacher education.
SKILLS
The candidate...
- can independently and in cooperation with others formulate research problems and design, initiate and carry out research and development projects at a high international standard
- can assess and critically analyse theories and methods within the field and on a scientific basis challenge established knowledge and practice
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The candidate...
- can carry out research with a high degree of ethical and professional integrity
- can communicate research results through recognised national and international channels and participate in academic discussions both nationally and internationally
- can communicate research results to various user groups and contribute to the spread of understanding for the use of scientific methods and results, especially in the educational sector
- can evaluate, initiate and carry out research based innovation processes
- can cooperate with others in the development and execution of complex multi-disciplinary research and development projects