Course unit, curriculum year 2025–2026
TAU.TRI.102
Orientation to Doctoral Studies, 4 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)
Course code
TAU.TRI.102Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Postgraduate studiesGrading scale
Pass-FailPersons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Givemore MuchenjeResponsible organisation
Doctoral School (Research and Innovation Services)
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 100 %
The course provides a compact yet thorough introduction to relevant aspects of doctoral studies and research at Tampere University. The course should be completed at an early stage of the doctoral studies. The implementation consists mainly of self-study parts that can be completed on a flexible basis.
Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Independent study
Online or distance self learning
01.08.2025 – 30.06.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2025–19.10.2025)
Active in period 2 (20.10.2025–31.12.2025)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2026–1.3.2026)
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2026–31.7.2026)