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Thematic studies

Thematic studies

Thematic studies 20 ECTS

Our thematic doctoral programme 'The Arctic in a Changing World' includes a set of thematic studies (20 study credits). Thematic studies will offer to you a multidisciplinary knowledge base for inspiring your learning and also career planning. Thematic studies in your doctoral degree are demonstrable, as you will receive a certificate with your PhD diploma about the content of the thematic studies and their relevance to employers interested in highly skilled employees. 

Read more about the purpose of thematic studies >

 

Academic year 2021–2022

Introduction to Arctic Research

TUKO1292 Introduction to Arctic research (5 cr.)
PhD Hanna Lempinen
autumn, every year

 

Research Seminar

TUKO1291 Research seminar (5 cr.)
PhD Hanna Lempinen
autumn–spring, every year

 

Research Training and Career

TUKO1287 Career planning for doctoral candidates (2 cr.)
PhD Krista Kohtakangas
autumn, every year

 

Current Issues in Arctic Research

TUKO1269 Arctic change, adaptation and urban development (5 cr.)
research professor Monica Tennberg
autumn, every year

TUKO1223 Theoretical foundations of service design (5 cr.)
professor Satu Miettinen
autumn, every year

TUKO1211 Advanced service design project (5 cr.)
 professor Satu Miettinen
autumn, every year

TUKO1298 Research and fieldwork ethics of human sciences with a focus on local and indigenous peoples (4 cr.)
research professor Florian Stammler
autumn 2021

TUKO1295 Critical Arctic studies (5 cr.)
research professor Monica Tennberg, university researcher Marjo Lindroth
spring 2022

TUKO1296 Reading circle: Politics of resources (5 cr.)
 university researcher Marjo Lindroth
spring 2022

TUKO1297 International politics and indigenous peoples (5 cr.)
 university researcher Marjo Lindroth
spring 2022

 

 

Register for courses

Please find the course descriptions and registration on WebOodi > Instruction and courses > By study guide > Doctoral School.

Please note the following: If you have registered for a course and cannot make it, we kindly expect that you remember to cancel your registration. This way, your place can be given to the next in line.

Kindly also note that you are able to register for these courses only as of the beginning of August 2021. You need your ulapland credentials for this purpose.