Overview
This PhD programme in Cognitive Science and Language at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is aimed at people who are interested and have a good basic training in one of the lines of research of the programme related to the areas of philosophy, language and psychology, with preference given to students who can show interdisciplinary experience such as that gained from taking the Masters degree in Cognitive Science and Language related to this PhD programme
Professional opportunities
Research, teaching and clinical practice in areas related to the lines of research worked on. Research and teaching in related areas (Health science and neuroscience, language pathologies, language acquisition, forensic linguistics).
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:
- Philosophy of the mind and cognitive sciences
- Analytical philosophy
- Theoretical and applied linguistics
- Linguístics and cognition
- Processing, representation and acquisition of language
- Cognition, perception, action
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Pre-registration deadlines: 30 July, 15 September, 15 November
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Barcelona, Spain
Disciplines
Cognitive Science Linguistics View 3 other PhDs in Cognitive Science in SpainWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Certification or academic record of the Degree or the Spanish or foreign degree
- Certification or academic record of the Master's Degree / Doctoral Program
- Certification or academic record of the DEA or the Research Proficiency
- Motivation letter
- Research project or plan
- DNI / Passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Reference letters
- Document of acceptance of the academic tutor
- Document of acceptance of the thesis supervisor
- If the thesis supervisor is external to the UAB, CV of the thesis supervisor with investigative merits: doctor's degree, publications, research projects, congresses
- Language level accreditation
- Accreditation of courses on quantitative and / or qualitative methodological techniques
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
540 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
540 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Barcelona
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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