Overview

This Media, Communication and Culture programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on the critical study of communication and culture, exploring how public discourse, media systems, and cultural processes shape contemporary society. It provides theoretical and methodological foundations for analysing social change, identity formation, and the interaction between political and media environments.

Key Facts

The academic experience supports engagement with current challenges through participation in research activities, access to extensive bibliographic and digital resources, and involvement in scholarly events. Candidates benefit from a structured environment that integrates academic supervision, research groups, and institutional resources aligned with recognised quality standards.

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology of Communication and Cultural Studies
Political Communication and Public Opinion
Communication Ethics
Media Systems and Policies
Economics of Communication
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: September 15, November 13

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 4 other PhDs in Communication Studies 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

Knowledge of fundamental concepts and theoretical tools in communication required
Proven research experience, typically through research credits in a related master’s programme
Ability to assimilate new knowledge
Professional experience in teaching, communication, or cultural management valued
Academic record and relevance of previous studies in communication evaluated (50%)
Research experience (publications, conferences, projects) assessed (30%)
Research funding or grants considered (20%)
Up to 30 ECTS of supplementary courses may be required to address gaps in disciplinary or methodological training

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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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