Overview

This Education programme also aims to consolidate the diversity of focuses and approaches and the balance between basic and applied research in order to create the rich intellectual environment that is necessary for PhD research.

The PhD programme at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is aimed at all kinds of researchers in education (anthropological, comparative, curricular, historical, institutional, professional and technological).

Professional opportunities

This PhD programme provides the following principal career options:

Innovation and research in the teaching profession, within the different areas of the curriculum.
Innovation and research in the teaching profession, within the different specialisations of non-formal education.
Advisory services to education authorities.
Advisory services to educational centres.
Publishing consultancy and administration, and materials development.
Planning and management of institutions in the field of non-formal education.
Planning and management of document repositories and resource banks in research centres.
Collaboration with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in education.
Training of high-level professionals.
University teaching.

Programme Structure

Lines of research:

Education and Work: Training Teacher Trainers, Programme Evaluation, Innovation in Teaching, Social and Occupational Integration, Personal Guidance and Development, Inclusive Schooling
Educational Theory, Education Policy and the School
Formation of Social, Historical and Geographical Thought and Education for Citizenship
Organization, Management and Transformation of Educational Institutions
Social and Educational Intervention, Teaching and Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 9 May, 18 July, 8 September, 15 November

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education

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.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

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

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.