Overview

This Strategic Communication, Advertising and Public Relations programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on the study of strategic communication, advertising, and public relations, supporting the development and testing of theoretical models in these fields. It enables rigorous research that contributes to academic knowledge and informs professional practices within communication industries.

Key Facts

The academic environment provides advanced methodological training, including quantitative approaches, and supports candidates in producing research suitable for publication in international academic journals. The programme accommodates part-time study alongside professional work and offers continuous monitoring of research progress within an internationally diverse student community.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established areas of study. Supervision includes advising on research design, supporting analytical and methodological development, monitoring progress, and assisting with the preparation and completion of the doctoral thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Communication
Advertising
Public Relations
Communication Research Methods
Media and Audience Analysis
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: April 10, June 5, September 22

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Corporate Communication Public Relations Advertising

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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

Proven research experience and strong knowledge of concepts and tools in communication, advertising, public relations, or related social sciences
Prior training in research methodology required
Academic Committee may require completion of a research methodology module if gaps are identified
Academic record and relevance of studies evaluated (40%)
Application, research proposal quality, and alignment with programme assessed (40%)
Research funding or grants considered (10%)
Additional criteria including C1 language proficiency and supervisor endorsement evaluated (10%)

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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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Scholarships Information

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