Overview

This Demography programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides specialised preparation in population dynamics, focusing on analytical methods and techniques used to study demographic processes. Candidates engage in structured training while becoming part of an active research environment within a recognised centre attracting an international academic community.

Key Facts

The academic setting includes participation in institutional activities, access to dedicated facilities such as specialised data resources, documentation centres, and technical support services, as well as opportunities for international training experiences through European-level doctoral initiatives. Research themes include family dynamics, inequality, migration processes, spatial distribution, health, and ageing.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring alignment with established lines of inquiry and supporting its development. Supervision includes advising on research design, monitoring progress, facilitating participation in training activities, and assisting with thesis preparation and completion, with possibilities for external or joint guidance when appropriate.

Programme Structure

Courses include include:

Families, Inequality and Social Change
Globalisation, Migration and Spatial Analysis
Health and Ageing
Demographic Methods and Data Analysis
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-admission period deadlines: March 21, May 30, July 31, October 15, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Sociology View 6 other PhDs in Sociology 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

Minimum GPA equivalent to “notable” (B) required, with preference for higher academic performance
Research interests must align with the programme’s research lines and be approved by a thesis supervisor
Prior studies (bachelor’s and master’s) should be relevant to Demography or closely related fields
Submission of academic transcript, CV, and motivation letter required, with optional research work/publications
Proficiency required in Catalan, Spanish, and/or English; French considered an asset
Research funding or scholarships positively evaluated (50%)
Personal interview assessing motivation and suitability (50%)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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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

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