Doctor of Philosophy Programme Psychology
Curriculum (2009W)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Duration/ ECTS-Credits
6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Language
German
Admission Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science
Qualification Level
Doctorate (Third Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 8, EQF/NQF: Level 8
ISCED-F
0313 Psychology
Study Code
UC 094 xxx | UC 794 675 xxx
Information on the Curriculum (2009W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 19th 2017, Issue 35, No. 482 (Equvalence list)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1st 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 8th 2016, Issue 38, No. 445 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1st 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin October 15th 2014, Issue 3, No. 9 (Equvalence list)
- Curriculum/Consolidated version (from October 1st 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 17th 2014, Issue 30, No. 506 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 3rd 2009, Issue 52, No. 230
- English version of the curriculum
Requirements
Relevant master's or diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Diploma Programme Psychology
- master's Programme Psychology
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the doctoral degree programme.
Modules and Dissertation
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Modules 30 ECTS-Credits | Dissertation 150 ECTS-Credits |
| Generic Skills2,5 ECTS-Credits Research Workshop I 5 ECTS-Credits Research Workshop II2,5 ECTS-Credits Presentation of own Research Results 12,5 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defence7,5 ECTS-Credits | The dissertation is a piece of scientific work which – in contrast to a diploma or master‘s thesis – serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation can consist of articles that are related in terms of subject matter or methods. The quality criteria mentioned in the curriculum are valid. The dissertation topic has to be chosen from one or more of the following fields: general psychology, methodology of psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology and differential psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, applied psychology, clinical psychology, diagnostics, or psychopathology. If the articles were written by several authors, the student's own contribution must be shown clearly and added to the dissertation. The student has to propose a team of supervisors, consisting of at least two people (dissertation committee), and to nominate one of them as the supervisor mainly responsible. It is permissible to propose supervisors (with the exception of the main supervisor) from subject-related fields. In justifiable exceptional cases it is possible for students to propose only one supervisor. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and names of the supervisors in writing to the Director of Studies. A prospectus comprising several pages must be submitted, including the dissertation plan based on the current state of research of the chosen topic area. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. |
Qualification Profile and Skills
Graduates possess a systematic understanding of their discipline and have mastered the methods applied in the field. They have excellent knowledge of the relevant literature. Through the submission of an original piece of scientific work that is fully capable of withstanding the scrutiny of colleagues, nationally and internationally, graduates have contributed to the expansion of knowledge in their discipline. They identify scientific issues and are able to analyse them critically. Graduates possess the competence to develop and conduct significant research projects with scientific integrity.
Graduates are able to promote the societal, scientific and/or cultural progress of a knowledge-based society in academic and non-academic contexts. Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Psychology are qualified to organize scientific forums, discuss findings with colleagues, students and experts, and to present findings to student and academic audiences and interested laypeople. They possess the competence to look beyond the borders of their own discipline and participate constructively in interdisciplinary discourses. The following areas of knowledge and skills are essential:
Knowledge and understanding;
Methodological competences;
Communicative competences
Competences for academic careers.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
The acquired key qualifications and general abilities qualify graduates to adapt their expertise to rapidly changing demands. Graduates are capable of addressing psychological issues scientifically, meeting international subject-specific standards. In particular, graduates are able to pursue activities in teaching- and research-oriented fields.
Expected Learning Outcomes for the Doctorate
Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 75.4 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 16.2 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 5.8 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum cirteria | 2.6 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies (from 01.03.2024)
OR Mag. Dietmar Kratzer
Dean of Studies (from 01.03.2024)
Ass.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Michael Barth, Bakk. MSc
Information for students with disabilities
Disability Office