Comparative, Political and Social History Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Overview

This Comparative, Political and Social History programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on the development of original research in modern, contemporary, and economic history, enabling in-depth analysis of historical processes across different periods and regions. It supports comparative and transnational approaches to understanding political, social, economic, and cultural transformations.

Key Facts

The academic environment is interdisciplinary and organised across multiple departments, offering a wide range of research lines that cover key areas of historical study. Candidates engage with diverse topics including political cultures, social movements, state formation, historical memory, and economic development, benefiting from structured academic activities such as seminars, lectures, and conferences.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on historiographical and methodological approaches, monitoring progress, facilitating access to academic networks, and supporting the preparation and completion of the doctoral thesis within an internationally connected research environment.