Studies in Antiquity and the Middle Ages Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Overview

This Studies in Antiquity and the Middle Ages programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on interdisciplinary research combining history, archaeology, and philology to study ancient and medieval societies. It enables candidates to engage with diverse research areas, offering opportunities to integrate different sources, methods, and perspectives within a unified academic framework.

Key Facts

The academic environment supports participation in funded research projects, access to specialised resources such as archives and laboratories, and collaboration with national and international institutions. Candidates benefit from involvement in research groups, fieldwork such as archaeological excavations, and academic activities that promote initiative, leadership, and the development of scholarly outputs.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality and coherence, and supporting alignment with established lines of inquiry. Supervision includes advising on research design, facilitating access to resources, monitoring progress, and assisting with thesis preparation and completion, with possibilities for international collaboration and co-supervision.