Sweden - Master's studies

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Country: Sweden
Population (mln): 9,41
Official language/s: Swedish
Time zone: UTC+1 Winter, UTC+2 Summer
Internet TLD: .se
Calling code: +46
Member of the EU from: 1st January 1995
Unemployment rate Sep 2011 (%): 7,2
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2011 (%): 22,4
Unemployment rate Sep 2012 (%): 7,8
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2012 (%): 23,3
Population statistics 20-29 age group 2011 (%): 12,6
Country codes in education system: SE
Expected duration of education (years): 19,6

The Licentiatexamen (Licenciate degree) requires 80 points (two years of study and research) including a larger thesis, after completion of at least 120 points at undergraduate level.

This degree can also be awarded as an intermediate degree towards the Doktorsexamen. which requires a minimum of four years' full-time study beyond completion of at least 120 points at the undergraduate level. Doctoral studies consist of seminars, reading and methodology courses, individual literature surveys and independent research. The thesis must describe and account for organization and results of research, be published and be publicly defended.

 



Source: Eurydice,
Eurypedia - The European Encyclopedia on National Education Systems , Eurosta, wikipedia.org, Agency for Science and Higher Education Croatia, Department of Education and Skills Irelan,  Ministry of Education and Culture - FINLAND
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