Overview

This History of Science programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on examining the evolution of scientific knowledge, technological progress, and medical practices across different historical periods. It adopts an interdisciplinary perspective that connects humanistic inquiry with scientific developments, enabling comprehensive analysis of how knowledge systems have shaped contemporary society.

Key Facts

The academic environment is supported by a specialised institute offering access to archives, research facilities, and expertise in the field. Candidates explore themes such as environmental sciences, health and society, premodern scientific traditions, and contemporary technological transformations, gaining tools to analyse the role of science within broader cultural, social, and political contexts.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research directions. Supervision includes advising on historical methodology, supporting access to resources, monitoring progress, and assisting in the preparation and completion of the thesis, with possibilities for external or joint guidance when appropriate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Contemporary Science and Technology
History of Environmental Sciences
History of Premodern Science
History of Health Sciences and Society
Interdisciplinary Methods in History of Science
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: July 31, October 15, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Natural Sciences

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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

Knowledge of English required (minimum B2 level), and for international applicants, knowledge of Catalan or Spanish; Classical Arabic may be required in some cases
Submission of application, CV, motivation letter, research proposal, and proof of English proficiency
Interview may be required to assess language skills or clarify application details
Completion of a relevant master’s degree (e.g., History of Science) considered suitable preparation
CV evaluated for academic background, research experience, and international exposure (60%)
Research proposal assessed for quality, feasibility, and alignment (30%)
Motivation letter evaluated for interest and relevance (10%)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

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