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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. 

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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

TUKO1299 Tutkimuksen ja työelämän rajapintoja (2 op)
työelämäprofessori Kai Kotiranta
syksy

 

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
spring 2022

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

TUKO1296 International politics and indigenous peoples (5 cr.)
 university researcher Marjo Lindroth
spring 2022

TUKO1297 Reading circle: Politics of resources (5 cr.)
 university researcher Marjo Lindroth
autumn 2021

 

 

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