Doctoral education
How to complete a doctoral degree.
For Academy of Fine Arts doctoral candidates
Curricula of the Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts and the programme’s instructions concerning studies and the thesis process.
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Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts: Curriculum 1.8.2024
The most recent curriculum of the Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts and the transition rule for it.
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Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts: Previous curricula
Previous curricula of the Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts, that have entered into force on 1.8.2018 and 1.8.2022.
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Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts: General instructions for doctoral studies
How to apply for credits from independent study attainments, or a travel allowance, and the Academy’s exchange guidelines for doctoral education.
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Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts: Guidelines for supervision
What are the responsibilities and functions for the supervisors.
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Citation guidelines for thesis projects at the Academy of Fine Arts
Instructions for compiling a list of references and information on reference techniques for Academy of Fine Arts students.
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Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts: Pre-examination guidelines
How to submit an artistic component or the complete doctoral thesis for pre-examination.
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Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts: Examination guidelines
These guidelines are followed by the Academy of Fine Arts in the examination of doctoral theses for the Doctor of Fine Arts degree.
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Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts: Public examination event
Proceedings of the public examination event of a Doctoral thesis in Fine Arts.
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Graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts
You can apply for a degree certificate using the electronic form once your thesis has been approved and you have completed the maturity test and all required studies for your degree.
For Sibelius Academy doctoral candidates
Find instructions for proceeding, completing and graduation in the Sibelius Academy doctoral studies. The content is being updated in October-November 2024.
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General instructions for Sibelius Academy doctoral students
Find basic information on the planning, supervision and progress of doctoral studies.
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How to organise a demonstration of proficiency
Checklist for those who are organising a demonstration of proficiency related to doctoral education.
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Assesment guidelines for demonstrations of proficiency
Read the pre-examination and evaluation guidelines for the doctoral degree’s academic and artistic components.
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Completing a doctoral degree
Instructions for the final stages of studies, graduation and public examination/defence of a doctoral dissertation
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Instructions for the supervisor-in-charge
Read the instructions of the supervisor-in-charge appointed for doctoral studies at the Sibelius Academy
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Thesis layout and formatting guidelines
Read the general instructions for formatting your written work
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Publishing a written thesis
Read the final stage guidelines on how to publish your written thesis.
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Important forms, links, and support services
Find key forms and links related to doctoral studies, as well as information about support services.
For Theatre Academy doctoral candidates
You can find instructions from the library’s LibGuides database