PhD Courses
USN has eight PhD programs, each offering a variety of courses that are open to external as well as internal candidates. Please contact the relevant PhD program directly.
How to apply?
- Internal candidates apply through StudentWeb.
- External candidates must fill out and submit an application form using Nettskjema along with supporting documentation. Please contact the PhD Coordinator of the relevant program for more information.
Mandatory course for all PhD candidates
Theory of Science and Research Ethics (5 ECTs)
This course addresses advanced questions concerning the theory of science and research ethics. Based on a selection of topics set out in the course plan, candidates will acquire insight into key and contemporary understandings of how science is being thought of and practised in a variety of fields (Theory of Science), combined with thoughts related to scientific research (Research Ethics). The course will enable participants to focus on relevant questions in chosen academic fields and research traditions, and on research that crosses disciplinary boundaries.
The following book will be used as a key reference during the course, and will be supplemented by a series of articles etc.
Peter Godfrey-Smith, 2021. Theory and Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science, University of Chicago Press, Second Edition.
In addition, all candidates must become familiar with their disciplinary ethical guidelines, which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.forskningsetikk.no/en/guidelines/
Note: This course is only available for PhD Candidates from USN.
Practical information:
- Date: 5. - 9. February 2024
- Place: Raulandsakademiet - Rauland
- Bustransport will be provided from Campus Bø, Porsgrunn, Vestfold, Drammen.
Registration from 20. November. Deadline for registration is 15. January
Contact information: aina.enstad@usn.no
Elective courses for all PhD candidates
Literature Management and Scholarly Communication
- Thursday-Friday14-15 March
- Monday-Tuesday 18-19 March
Contact information: shea.a.sundstol@usn.no
Culture Studies
2023-2024 Academic session
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Week |
Course code |
Course |
Date(s)/Location |
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40 |
PHDTHET |
Theory of Science and Research Ethics (5 credits). Organised by the Research Office. Required for all PhD candidates in all programmes. |
2-6 October, Borge Hotell |
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6 |
PHDTHET |
Theory of Science and Research Ethics (5 credits). Organised by the Research Office. Required for all PhD candidates in all programmes. |
5-9 February, Raulandsakademiet. |
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4, 6, 10 |
Theories of Culture (7.5 credits). Core course in Culture Studies, part of degree requirements.
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25 January & 8 February online; March 6-8 Bø campus. |
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9211 |
Visual and Multi-sensory Methods (5 credits). An elective course in Culture Studies. Given in English. |
Postponed. Notodden campus. |
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5, 9 |
Understanding the Role of Language: Diversity, Communication and Interpretation. (3 and 7.5 credits). An elective course in Culture Studies. Given in English. |
30 January – 2 February, Drammen campus; online 29 February - 1 March |
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7, 12 |
Kulturturdidaktikk (3 og 7,5 stp). Frivillig emne I kulturstudier, tilbys på norsk. |
12.-16.2. Campus Notodden; online 18.-19.3. |
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15, 18 |
Body-based practices (7.5 credits). Elective course in Culture Studies. Given in English. |
15-18 April, Notodden campus; 13-14 May online |
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PhD student seminar, Culture Studies. All PhD candidates in Culture Studies encouraged to attend as part of degree requirements. |
Location to be determined; May 23-24, 2024. |
Updated 1 January 2024
USN candidates should register using StudentWeb.
Ecology
No offers at the present time.
Management
Spring 2024
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Subject code |
Name |
ETCS |
|---|---|---|
| TCO9000 | Theory Construction | 2.5 |
| ORT9000 | Organisation Theory | 5 |
| INR9000 | Interorganisational Networks and Relationships | 5 |
- USN candidates should register using studentweb
- External candidates - Application Form
- If you have any questions regarding the Management courses send us an e-mail
Time schedule spring 2024
| Course | When | Where | ETCS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organisation Theory | 3-7 June, 2024 | Drammen | 5 |
| Theory Construction | 17-20 June, 2024 | Drammen | 2,5 |
Application deadline 20. april 2024.
Teaching language is English.
Nautical Operations
Spring 2022
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Subject code |
Name |
ETCS |
|---|---|---|
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Maritime Logistics and Port Operation Management |
5 |
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Task Analysis in Maritime Socio-technical Systems |
5 |
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Decision Making and Performance Assessment |
5 |
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| PN-SYS9000 | Systems Thinking | 7,5 |
USN candidates should register using StudentWeb.
Person-Centred Healthcare
Spring
| Subject code | Name | ETCS | Periode | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PHDAUT500 Drammen |
Autoetnografi – en introduksjon: Praksis og teori |
5 |
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PHDQUAL500 Mandatory* |
Qualitative Method* Main teacher: Truls Juritzen |
5 |
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Application deadline: 20th of January 2024 (max. number of participants: 10) |
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Drammen |
Teori og metoder i samarbeidsbasert forskning Main teacher: Mona Sommer |
5 |
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Application deadline: 3rd of May 2024 (max. number of participants: 20) |
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Kongsberg |
Data Modelling Main teacher: Rigmor Baraas |
10 |
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Application deadline: 25th of April 2024 (max. number of participants: 8) |
USN candidates should register using Studentweb
External candidates should complete a registration form via Nettskjema
Autumn
| Subject code | Name | ECTS | Periode | Application | ||
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PHDPHS500 Drammen Mandatory |
Person, Health and Society | 5 |
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Application deadline: 15th of November 2023 To apply contact: (max. number of participants: 20)
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PHDQUAN510 |
Quantitative Methods I* | 5 |
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Application deadline: 14th of August 2023 To apply contact: (max. number of participants: 15) |
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| Person-centred perspectives in research | 5 |
This course is planned for the fall semester in 2024. More information will follow. |
(max. number of participants: 20) | |||
* PhD candidates have to choose one of the courses
Please note that the above dates are subject to change. Course plans for courses without dates may be revised before the course is offered again.
Process, Energy and Automation Engineering
Spring 2023
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Subject code |
Name |
ETCS |
|---|---|---|
| D0110 | Process Analytical Tehnology | 5 |
| D0218 | Modern Experimental Design | 5 |
| D0308 | Matrix Method | 5 |
| D0122 | Reflective Practices in Research Context | 7,5 |
Pedagogical resources and learning processes in kindergarten and school
Spring 2024
Course registration via StudentWeb for PhD candidates at USN.
Others may register using this form.
Registration for courses will open 1st december.
| Subject code | Name and additional information | ECTS | Periode |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH-MMP9600 |
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5 | 10., 11. og 12. april |
| PH-ISA9500 |
PH-ISA9500 Interaksjonsanalyse (Karianne Skovholt, Rein Ove Sikveland, Liz Stokoe ) Kurset avholdes på campus Vestfold Søknadsfrist: 27. mars. |
5 |
15.-17. april |
| PHDVUL |
Vulnerability(Margareta Dancus) Søknadsfrist: 1. april |
5 | 13.-15. mai |
| PH-PRL9100 |
Pedagogiske ressurser og læreprosesser PEDRES-emnet PH-PRL9100 (obligatorisk) (Iben Brinch og Magnus Hontvedt) |
10 |
Datoer: Første samling: 3.-5. april. Andre samling: 25.-26. april Søknadsfrist: 22. februar |
Please contact PhD Coordinator Liv-Anne Halderaker for more information.