Learning, Communication and IT

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies. Language English Credits 240 ECTS Delivered On Campus Campus Location Göteborg, Sweden Overview This Learning, Communication and IT programme offered by University of Gothenburg investigates how digital technologies transform learning, knowledge development, and interaction across educational, professional, and everyday settings. Research examines the opportunities and challenges created by information technology, exploring how people learn, communicate, collaborate, and access knowledge in increasingly digitalised environments. The field brings together perspectives from pedagogy, computer science, linguistics, informatics, and applied IT. Key Facts The programme supports both design-oriented and analytical research and provides a multidisciplinary environment for studying technology-enhanced education and communication. Doctoral candidates engage with national and international research networks while contributing to projects related to educational development, language technology, mediated interaction, and digital innovation. Through independent research, collaboration, and participation in research communities, students generate new knowledge about the relationship between learning processes and technological change. Programme Structure Courses include: Learning and Information Technology Technology-Enhanced Learning Digital Learning Environments Technology-Mediated Communication Educational Technology Digitalisation and Education Knowledge Development and IT Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements TOEFL iBT: 90 PTE Academic: 62 IELTS: 6.5 General requirements A person meets the general entry requirements if he or she has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle. Tuition Fees PhD students do not pay tuition fees. Living costs Göteborg, Sweden: 1,083-1,997 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.