Overview

Psychology of Communication and Change offers a range of research lines that selectively cover interest in human communication in couples, the family and groups on the one side and the conceptual and methodological needs of different psychological disciplines linked to scientific study and intervention in areas such as development, education, social work, health, organisations, cyberspace, physical activity and sport etc.

Professional opportunities

This PhD programme at the Autonomous University of Barcelona provides the following principal career options:

University teaching and research
Teaching in schools
Healthcare
Social services
Financial, political, religious or non-governmental organisations
Organisations engaged in creativity, human resources or entrepreneurship
Conflict resolution
Programme assessment
Legal psychology
Social networks
Physical activity and sport

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Observational Studies and Evaluation of Programmes in Communication and Change
Studies on Cognitive and Communicative Processes in Education and in the Advanced Stages of Psychological Development
Studies on Prevention and Promotion of Communicative Relationships in Social, Educational and Health Spheres

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 30 May, 15 October

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Communication Studies Psychology View 5 other PhDs in Psychology in Spain

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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

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

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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