Interfaculty PhD in Teaching Methodology

In your doctoral research, you will engage with the teaching and learning of knowledge, ways of thinking, methods and competences of a subject.

The research subject of teaching methodology is located at the interface between subject-related theory, empiricism and teaching practice. Teaching methodology as a research discipline deals with the teaching and learning of knowledge, ways of thinking, methods and skills in a subject. This includes the target group-oriented preparation and communication of subject-specific knowledge, the support of learners in developing skills and the analysis of teaching and learning processes. Central research questions deal with different teaching and learning contexts from a pedagogical and teaching methodologies perspective as social and culturally shaped situations as well as complex conditional structures of individual and social influencing factors. The focus is on researching the acquisition and teaching of subject-specific and interdisciplinary skills. These can be linguistic, cognitive, motoric, psychosocial, scientific-mathematical or ethical skills, but also action and methodological skills, to name just a few areas of competence. The scientific examination of these research fields and questions often transcends the boundaries of disciplines and requires interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches and methods.

Visit the website of the Doctoral School of Teaching Methodology for further information on the doctoral program.

Before applying for admission: If you are planning to study for a doctorate in Teaching Methodology, the first step is to find a supervisor. For this purpose, you should contact habilitated persons or persons who fulfill the requirements for supervising a dissertation according to § 39 of the Statutes of the University of Graz and who work in the subject of your previous studies as well as within this subject in the research area you are considering with your request. You may be supported by the Doctoral School Teaching Methodology.

You have not yet found a supervisor and/or selected a topic for your dissertation? Then read our Information, tips and advice on supervision and choosing a topic for your doctorate!

Step 1: Fill out the Application for admission to the doctoral program and admission to the Doctoral School Teaching Methodology .

Please note for the selection of your study code the relevant information from the doctoral school.

Step 2: Carry out the online pre-registration of the study department. Students with an active UNIGRAZonline account can submit their application directly via their personal start page in UNIGRAZonline under "My applications".

The following documents are required for admission:

Form Application for admission to the doctoral program and admission to the Doctoral School Teaching Methodology
Academic curriculum vitae with proof (degree certificates) of completed previous studies/research or study specializations
Proof of any further academic achievements
Proof of the required language skills (see curriculum)
Letter of motivation (statement of purpose)
Brief exposé incl. provisional timetable
List of necessary financial or material resources from an academic unit of the University of Graz