PhD Programme at the Faculty of Psychology

The Faculty of Psychology offers doctoral education for the PhD degree.

Main content

The doctoral education lasts for a standard period of three years and includes independent scientific work in the form of a thesis to be defended at a public defence. In addition, the PhD programme includes a training module (30 ects) lasting one semester.

Doctoral degree award ceremony UiB August 2019

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Thor Brødreskift

Admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Psychology

Admission requirements are based on the University of Bergen’s rules and additional guidelines for the Faculty of Psychology.

PhD candidate information

Information for candidates during the PhD programme period.

The training component

The training component involves activities equivalent to 30 credits, equivalent to a six month workload.

Faculty Graduate Schools

The faculty has three graduate schools, and participates in one national and one regional graduate school.

Submission, assessment and public defence

Routines and procedures from submission of the thesis until the doctoral award ceremony.

PhD degree at the Faculty of Psychology - rules and regulations

22.10.2024