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University of Lausanne Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Doctoral program in digital studies

University of Lausanne Faculty of Social and Political Sciences

Doctoral program in digital studies

Lausanne, Switzerland

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Feb 2026

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    About : The Doctoral program in digital studies focuses on exploring the implications of digital technologies in various fields. This program integrates interdisciplinary approaches, allowing students to delve into topics such as digital culture, data ethics, and the socio-political impact of technology. Students will engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, equipping them for advanced research and scholarly contributions.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this doctoral program can pursue various career paths, including roles such as academic researcher, digital policy analyst, UX researcher, or consultant in technology firms. They may also find opportunities in public policy, digital humanities, and educational institutions, contributing to discussions on the evolving digital landscape.

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Introduction

The doctoral program in Digital Studies, funded by swiss universities for the period 2017-2020, was created at the University of Lausanne in January 2017. From its first year of existence, this program brought together more than sixty doctoral students interested in digital studies.

The doctoral program in Digital Studies offers doctoral students from the universities of Lausanne, Geneva, Friborg, Neuchรขtel, Basel, Bern and EPFL a space for reflection and sharing around the challenges of digital cultures, societies and humanities. Designed as an extension of the Interfaculty Master in Digital Humanities at UNIL, this doctoral program is resolutely interdisciplinary, offering to develop a transversal perspective on the challenges of digitization in the context of the human and social sciences.

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