Overview

The students analyse and interpret the complex universe involved in the conception, production, circulation and consumption of audiovisual communication and advertising content, with the aim of writing a doctoral thesis.

Professional opportunities

These PhD studies in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising at the Autonomous University of Barcelona prepare students for a wide variety of professions related to communication:

an academic career as university lecturers
developing research and innovation projects in companies in the field of communication, advertising, journalism, telecommunications, communication policy, etc.
consultancy or research services in both public and private institutions

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Audience and Reception Studies
Cinema and Visual Studies
Communication Policies, Audiovisual System Structure and Culture Industries
Communication and Gender Studies
Corporate and Advertising Communication
Experimental Research in Image, Sound and Synthesis
History of Audiovisual Media
Innovation in Formats, Genres and Modes of Advertising Inserts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Advertising

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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 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

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Scholarships Information

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