Goal of this doctoral degree
programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna is to contribute to the advancement of sciences through guided but ultimately
independent research.
Students of the doctoral degree programme acquire the ability to solve complex scientific
problems in basic and applied research on a high international level in accordance with recognised scientific standards. Furthermore,
the doctoral degree programme serves to promote and support young scientific talents.
Graduates activities
Graduates
of the scientific doctoral degree programme
- are able to conduct innovative research, both independently or as part
of a team, and to assume coordinating and leadership roles.
- are able to research autonomously, develop projects
and criticise in a well-founded manner the methods and developmental logics of the sciences. They should not only produce
ideas for others but should also use their ability of reflection to leave pre-determined tracks. They should be able to navigate
with confidence in the field of their dissertation.
- will mainly find occupation in discipline-specific scientific
areas of work and may choose from aspectrum of scientific, art-critical, curatorial, artistic, or journalistic careers.