Overview

The PhD in Comparative, Political and Social History at the Autonomous University of Barcelona seeks to offer a full preparation for students to carry out complex, original and innovative research situated in current fields of historical reference both nationally and internationally.

The knowledge acquired by the PhDs must be accredited through the production of a doctoral thesis which demonstrated their mastery of the most advanced techniques in searches of sources, their use and interpretation.

Professional opportunities

This PhD programme provides the following principal career options:

Teaching in higher education within the EHEA
Research
Specialist Journalism
Museum studies
Archive studies
Cultural management
Consultancy services
Politics

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Contemporary Liberal and Democratic States, 19th-20th Century: History and Heritage
Current History: History and Testimonies
Contemporary Political Cultures, 19th-20th Century: History and Memory
Francoism and Democracy Eras, 20th Century: History and Documents
Modern Era, 16th-18th Century: History and Written Sources
Social History and History of The Workers' Movement: History and Iconography
The Era of the Illustration and Liberalism, 18th-19th Century: History and Documentary Collections

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 13 October

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Sociology Political Science View 4 other PhDs in Political Science in Spain

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.

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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

Tuition Fee

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International

540 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

540 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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