9 PhD programmes in Arts, Design & Architecture in Spain
Theory and History of Architecture
The Theory and History of Architecture programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is designed for architects or graduates in the humanities, archaeology or fine arts who hold a master’s degree in architecture, archaeology or the humanities.
Architectural, Building Construction and Urbanism Technology
The objective of the Architectural, Building Construction and Urbanism Technology programmme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is to train researchers in the techniques specific to the realisation of architecture, building construction and urbanism, and it focuses on research, development and innovation in these areas of activity.
Architectural Design
At Architectural Design from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia the central theme of the practice of architecture is architectural design, which must bring together construction, spatial organisation and use via the aesthetic, ethical and cognitive dimensions of the design process.
Urbanism
Urbanism from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is aimed at students who wish to undertake further research training in order to complete and defend a doctoral thesis.
Architectural, Civil and Urban Heritage and Refurbishment of Existing Buildings
The Architectural, Civil and Urban Heritage and Refurbishment of Existing Buildings programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is a joint doctoral programme.
Computer Architecture
The Computer Architecture programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia focuses primarily on computer architecture.
Catalan Language and Literature and Theatre Studies
The PhD in Catalan Language and Literature and Theatre Studies is the continuation of a PhD of the same name, the result of a fusion of two long running programmes at the Autonomous University of Barcelona: the PhD in Catalan Language and Literature and the PhD in Theatre Studies.
Art History and Musicology
The PhD programme in Art History and Musicology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona leads up to a doctorate obtained by writing a doctoral thesis that demonstrates competence in research and analysis in Art History and Musicology.
Urban and Architectural Management and Valuation
The Urban and Architectural Management and Valuations programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia was created as a consequence of the fusion of the Doctoral Programmes of Urban Management and Real Estate Valuations, coinciding with the creation of new doctoral studies within the UPC.