Doctoral studies

Information about current doctoral courses is collected here. To see the general and specific entry requirements for applying for a doctoral position, please refer to the general syllabus.

Governing documents for doctoral education

Doctoral education at Södertörn University is governed by the Swedish Higher Education Act and Ordinance, as well as by internal steering documents. These documents can be found under Governing documents for doctoral education and the Employee web External link, opens in new window.

Each subject that has degree-awarding powers at doctoral level has a general syllabus that must be followed during the programme. The courses and number of credits included in a doctoral (third-cycle) degree must comply with general syllabus for the subject to which the doctoral student was admitted. The general syllabus also states the entry requirements when applying for a doctoral studentship.

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General syllabus in Theory of Practical Knowledge.pdf.pdf Pdf, 174 kB. 174 kB 2024-01-15 09.17
General syllabus for third-cycle programmes in media and communication studies 2023.pdf Pdf, 201.1 kB. 201.1 kB 2024-01-16 08.47

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General syllabus Aesthetics.pdf Pdf, 151.2 kB. 151.2 kB 2023-01-04 15.55
General syllabus Art History.pdf Pdf, 150.9 kB. 150.9 kB 2023-01-04 15.55
General syllabus Comparative Literature.pdf Pdf, 149.8 kB. 149.8 kB 2023-01-04 15.55
General syllabus Gender Studies.pdf Pdf, 151.3 kB. 151.3 kB 2023-01-04 15.55
General syllabus Philosophy.pdf Pdf, 172 kB. 172 kB 2024-01-08 12.36
General syllabus Theory of Practical Knowledge.pdf Pdf, 151.6 kB. 151.6 kB 2023-01-04 15.56

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General syllabus in Aethetics.pdf Pdf, 235.3 kB. 235.3 kB 2019-02-26 12.48
General syllabus in Art History.pdf Pdf, 106.2 kB. 106.2 kB 2019-02-26 12.48
General syllabus in Comparative Literature.pdf Pdf, 84.5 kB. 84.5 kB 2019-02-26 12.48
General syllabus in Gender Studies.pdf Pdf, 195.2 kB. 195.2 kB 2019-02-26 12.48
General syllabus in Media and Communication Studies.pdf Pdf, 235.9 kB. 235.9 kB 2019-02-26 12.48
General syllabus in Philosophy.pdf Pdf, 309.2 kB. 309.2 kB 2019-02-26 12.48
General syllabus in Theory of Practical Knowledge.pdf Pdf, 221.8 kB. 221.8 kB 2019-02-26 12.48

Critical and Cultural Theory currently offers the following doctoral courses:

Spring semester 2024

Truth, Construction and Subjectivity, 7,5 credits

20 mars — 15 maj

The course is held in English. More information can be found in the course syllabus. External link, opens in new window.

Applications should be sent to kktadmin@sh.se. (Note. The cours is full).

Digital Feminist Theory, 7,5 credits

12 mars — 26 maj

The course is held in English. More information can be found in the course syllabus External link, opens in new window. and in the course presentation. Pdf, 123.3 kB, opens in new window.

Applications should be sent to kktadmin@sh.seat the latest 1 February

Autumn semester 2023

Transnational feminism, 7.5 credits

28 September — 30 November

The course is held in English and is online. More information can be found in the course syllabus External link, opens in new window. and in the course presentation Word, 34.2 kB, opens in new window.

Applications should be sent to kktadmin@sh.se (last date for registration is 15 September)

For questions regarding the course, contact the course coordinator: Teresa Kulawik, teresa.kulawik@sh.se