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Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Geography have a theoretical and systematic understanding of their research discipline and the methods employed by research in this field. Through their submission of an original piece of scientific work, graduates of this program have made their own contribution to research which widens boundaries of knowledge and conforms to the evaluation standards of experts.
The career fields of graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Geography range from science (universities and research centres), economy (e.g. consulting companies, engineering offices, banking and insurance, tourism associations), public services (offices and authorities, policy consulting) to NGOs (e.g. development cooperation, special interest groups).
Compulsory Modules
- Concept of Doctoral Thesis
- Generic Skills
- Scientific Core Skills
- Discussion of New Research Results
- Participation in the Academic Discussion
- Doctoral Thesis Defence
Dissertation
The dissertation is a piece of scientific work in a special field of geography which – in contrast to a diploma or master's thesis – serves to prove thestudent's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way.
The dissertation can also consist of articles that are related in terms of subject matter or methods. The quality criteria mentioned in the curriculum are valid.
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. Injustifiable 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. 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.
Requirements
- Completed a master's degree in a relevant related field.
- Proof of German language ability (level B2)
- Curriculum vitae,
- As well as (originals or officially certified copies):
- Notice (“Bescheid”) confirming awarding of bachelor’s degree,
- Diploma certificate,
- Diploma Supplement
- transcript (list of examinations completed).
- Examination Records
- Recognition of exams
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Dissertation
- Application for the Dissertation's Defense
Scholarships
- Erasmus+