Overview

The PhD programme in Person and Society in the Contemporary World at the Autonomous University of Barcelona allows its students to develop a far-reaching vision of modern society and the role of individuals within it, so that they can conduct research that is innovative and sensitive to the interests and needs of the contemporary world.

Professional opportunities

This PhD programme provides the following principal career options:

Academic career
Research in the social sciences
Psychosocial Intervention
Psychosocial consultancy
Teaching in the social sciences field

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

People, Work and Welfare
Power, Subjectivity and Gender
Public Action and Public Policy in the Field of Health and Risk Management
Science, Technology and Society
Social Psychology of Identity
Sports Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 30 May, 30 July

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology View 7 other PhDs in Sociology in Spain

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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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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.