General syllabus for third-cycle studies (PhD studies)

Third-cycle studies are presently performed in all of the six well defined research areas at the University of Borås, however the authority to examine on doctoral level is limited to three areas with a total of five research disciplines. These disciplines are: Resource recovery, Library- and information sciences, Textile technology, Textile management and Design (textile), the latter yields a degree in fine arts.

The general syllabus for the respective research subject describes the programme with respect to goals of learning, contents, entry requirements, composition and other issues that states and describes how the programme should be executed.

For each subject which have been granted the right to conduct doctoral programmes, a general syllabus must exist that thoroughly explains the contents of the programme. The general syllabus for a third-cycle/doctoral education for a defined discipline is determined and granted by the faculty board at the University of Borås, and shall according to the Higher Education Ordinance (högskoleförordningen) 6 kap 35 § contain the following:

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• • the main content of the education, and any literature that may be required reading within the subject,
  • the main plan for the education,
  • the knowledge requirements for an applicant,
  • requirements other than general entry requirements that are necessary for access to the education (specific entry requirements),
  • the regulations on selection criteria that are used when admitting students to the education,
  • the exams that are used, and, where applicable, the possibility of concluding part of the education with a licentiate degree.

The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education has granted University of Borås the right to examine doctoral students in three areas. The university board has approved the start of doctoral programmes in all three areas. A prerequisite for approval is that each discipline has set up a general syllabus that is approved by the faculty board. Listed below are five general syllabus.

Library- and Information Sciences

Allmän studieplan för Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap

Resource recovery

General syllabus for Resource Recovery

Textile & Fashion

Allmän studieplan för Textilt management

Allmän studieplan för Textil materialteknik

Generel syllabus for Design