Overview

This Sociology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on high-quality sociological research, enabling candidates to analyse complex social phenomena and contribute original knowledge to the discipline. It supports rigorous investigation across core areas of sociology, addressing social structures, inequalities, and contemporary societal challenges.

Key Facts

The academic environment is distinguished by recognised research excellence, established research groups, and a broad range of specialised training activities. Candidates engage with diverse areas such as social policy, migration, gender, labour relations, and cultural identity, benefiting from strong academic supervision and a dynamic community that fosters debate and collaboration.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on theoretical and methodological approaches, monitoring progress through structured evaluations, and supporting thesis preparation and completion within a research-intensive and internationally connected environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Sociology and Social Policies
Culture, Religion and Identity
Education, Labour Transitions and Inequality
Gender, Power and Social Inequalities
Globalisation and Social Policy
Migration and Ethnic Studies
Work, Labour Relations and Society
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: May 30, July 31, October 15

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

Degree in sociology or related social sciences (e.g. political science, anthropology, economics), with sufficient sociology coursework
Master’s degree with at least 12 ECTS in research or methodology, including 6 ECTS for a master’s dissertation
Thesis topic must align with programme research lines
Endorsement from a programme supervisor required
English proficiency at minimum B2 level required
Alignment of thesis proposal with research lines assessed (up to 8 points)
Research funding or grants considered (up to 5 points)
Academic record evaluated (up to 4 points)
CV assessing research activities and experience evaluated (up to 3 points)
Personal interview may be conducted if required

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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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