The Doctoral Programme in Social Work

The doctoral programme in social work aims to give students in-depth knowledge in social work and allow them to develop the knowledge and skills needed to indepentently carry out research in this area, and to contribute to advancing the knowledge in this subjects by producing a scientific thesis.

The doctoral programme in social work also aims to advance the students' abilities to utilise their attained scientific skills and knowledge in continued research work or other qualified professional work, and to present and disseminate their research results nationally and internationally.

The programme takes four years and leads to degree of doctor (240 cr) and/or licentiate (120 cr).

The programme is organised in cooperation with the Research School in Social Work.

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Doctoral Studies at ISV

The Doctoral Studies at ISV takes place within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Education Sciences.
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The Research School in Social Work

The Research School in Social Work coordinates courses, carries out seminars, provides article writing support and coordinates international contacts. ISV at Linköping University will host the research school for three years.

Division Social work

The Division of  Social work carries on education and research in social work. The research is focused on people's lives and experiences, origins and consequences of social problems and social work practice.

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