Overview
The main aim of the Erasmus Mundus - Quaternary and Prehistory program from Rovira i Virgili University is to train students to carry out high-quality advanced research. The general objectives of this doctoral programme are the following:
- To incorporate the doctoral students in a research group.
- To foster initiative in undertaking research projects with the methodology and the scientific principles of the research line in which they are working.
- To promote the acquisition of general skills related to personal and group work, participation in research projects, management of bibliographic databases, etc.
- To train students to acquire the capacity for archaeological management.
- To develop strategies for dissemination and communication of science.
- To prepare the doctoral thesis.
Career opportunities
Students who successfully complete the doctoral programme will be able to work in the following areas:
- Research in research centres and national and international universities in the fields of prehistory, human evolution and quaternary, and their respective specialities.
- University teaching.
- Socialisation of science in museums, education companies and other public and/or private companies teaching prehistory and cultural and heritage management.
- Preventive archaeology in national and international companies or public bodies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Geoarchaeology and micromorfology
- Palaeoanthropology
- Palaeontology
- Prehistoric Art
- Quaternary Climate
- Lithic technologic
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Disciplines
Archaeology History Ancient HistoryAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Basic training in one of the disciplines of research on human evolution, the Quaternary and prehistory.
- Experience in field or laboratory work.
Tuition Fee
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International
766 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 766 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
548 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 548 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Tarragona
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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