Overview

This Audiovisual Communication and Advertising programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on research into audiovisual communication and advertising, supporting the analysis of technological, political, social, and cultural transformations in the communication landscape. It enables the development of both academic and professionally oriented research, contributing to knowledge creation and application in the field.

Key Facts

The academic environment promotes strong connections with industry and society through collaboration with public and private organisations, encouraging knowledge transfer and applied research. Candidates engage with areas such as visual media, interactive communication, social networks, audience studies, and communication policies, benefiting from established research groups and a dynamic research culture.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research areas. Supervision includes advising on theoretical and methodological approaches, monitoring progress, supporting research and innovation activities, and assisting in the preparation and completion of the doctoral thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film and Visual Studies
Interactive Communication and Social Media
Communication Policy and Cultural Studies
Programming, Genres and Audience Studies
Audiovisual Research Methods
Advertising and Media Analysis
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: April 18, September 22, November 12

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

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

Academic record and relevance of previous studies in audiovisual communication and advertising evaluated (35%)
Research experience assessed (20%)
Research grants considered (20%)
Personal interview evaluated (15%)
English proficiency at First Certificate level assessed (5%)
Reference letter from a former teacher considered (5%)
Submission of academic certificates, CV, and report required
Optional submission of supervisor/tutor acceptance and language certification
Documents must be provided in Catalan, Spanish, or English (or officially translated)

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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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Scholarships Information

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