21 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Applied Economics programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in economic theory, quantitative methods, and applied economic analysis.

The Romance Languages and Cultures programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in multilingual linguistic, literary, and cultural analysis.

The Politics, Policies and International Relations programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in political systems, governance, and global affairs.

The Economic Analysis programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in economic theory and quantitative analysis within an international academic environment.

The Demography programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in population studies, social change, and demographic analysis.

The Economics, Management and Organization (Business Economics) programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in business economics, organisational analysis, and quantitative methods.

Gender Studies - Cultures, Societies and Politics programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in gender, feminism, and intersectional analysis across social and cultural contexts.

The Human Security and Global Law programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in global public law, human rights, and comprehensive security frameworks.

The Social and Cultural Anthropology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in the study of human societies, cultures, and social dynamics.

The Spanish Studies programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in Spanish language, literature, and philological analysis.

The Sociology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in social processes, inequalities, and societal transformation.

The Geography programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in spatial analysis and environmental studies from a critical perspective.

The Psychology of Communication and Change programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in communication, learning, and transformation across individual, social, and organisational contexts.

The Communication and Journalism programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in communication theory, media systems, and journalistic practices.

The Classical Archaeology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in the study of ancient societies, sites, and material culture.

The Media, Communication and Culture programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in analysing communication systems, cultural dynamics, and media structures.

The Health and Sports Psychology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in psychological processes related to health, wellbeing, and physical activity.

The Prehistoric Archaeology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in early human societies, technologies, and environmental interactions.

The Translation and Intercultural Studies programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in multilingual communication, translation, and intercultural analysis.

The Person and Society in the Contemporary World programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in subjectivity, social dynamics, and contemporary socio-cultural analysis.