Assessment of study attainments A study attainment refers to a course that you have completed with a passing grade. The scope of the completion is expressed in credits. Assessment is always based on the learning outcomes of the course, as described in the curriculum. The grading scale specified for the course is used in the assessment. The teacher in charge of […]
What is a separate certificate? A separate certificate is a certificate for basic, intermediate or advanced studies or other studies you have completed (e.g. specialisation or continuing education). The certificate is issued by the faculty or the Centre for Continuous Learning. A separate certificate includes the grade and completion date of the study module, as […]
The maturity test is a written assignment that is part of your degree and relates to your thesis. In a lower university degree (bachelor), the maturity test demonstrates your familiarity with the field of your thesis as well as your proficiency in Finnish or Swedish. In a higher university degree (master), the maturity test also […]
The completion methods for your courses are defined in the curriculum. You can find the curricula in the Peppi study guides. The completion method may be, for example, an examination, essay, assignment or seminar work – often a course combines several methods. If distance learning is not mentioned in the course information, teaching takes place on campus. Most common […]
If your study time is not sufficient to complete your degree, you can apply for an extension to your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree study right. Before applying, please read the Academic Rector’s decision Normative duration of studies and extension to the right to study (link at the bottom of this page), which describes the grounds […]
This page presents the key requirements related to the preparation, examination, and evaluation of doctoral dissertations in the Philosophical Faculty, as well as provides an overall picture of the different stages of the process. Requirements and Recommendations for the Doctoral Dissertation A doctoral dissertation is a coherent work based on independent research that provides new […]
Finalising the dissertation for publication Once you have received permission to defend, finalise your dissertation manuscript for publication. Allow at least three months for the finalisation and publication process before your public defence. Agree with your principal supervisor on the opponent and the date of the public defence. Take the time needed for the publication […]
After the public defence, the opponent submits a statement on your dissertation, and you have the opportunity to submit a response to it. The faculty then decides on the approval and grade of your dissertation. Applying for your degree Once your dissertation and all other studies required for the degree have been registered in the […]
This guide describes the stages of the doctoral dissertation pre-examination process at the Philosophical Faculty and helps you prepare for them. You can also learn about the doctoral dissertation examination process by watching the recorded info webinar (requires login). The webinar is in English. Please note! From 1 August 2025, pre-examiners must submit their statements […]
The doctoral dissertation is not graded and the doctoral degree is not awarded at the public defence. The dissertation is graded by the Faculty Council of the Philosophical Faculty at its meetings, which are held once a month. You can apply for the doctoral degree once your dissertation has been graded and you have completed […]
