Overview

About the Programme

The creation of this thesis may require bridging courses be taken from the master’s programme, as the Theory and History of Architecture programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia does not offer classes.

The thesis, on a novel subject matter or taking a new approach, supported by primary and secondary sources, drafted in English or Spanish, on a topic involving the history or theory of art or architecture, will be carried out in two stages: the first, a year of research during which candidates will come up with a research plan that must be submitted to and approved of by a panel, and the second, the execution of said thesis. T

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historiography of art and architecture

Theory of architecture

Technology and architecture

Criticism and architecture

History and criticism of architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

students can apply during the entire academic year

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish, Partially taught in Catalan

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Architecture History View 7 other PhDs in History 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

Candidates must have completed undergraduate and master’s studies in architecture, geography, history, history of art or the humanities (or less similar fields such as archaeology, journalism, tourism, etc.) and must be interested in carrying out doctoral-level research in an area related to the theory and history of architecture, art and cities

Compliance with these requirements will be assessed by weighting the measures that follow:

The appropriateness of applicants’ undergraduate and master’s background in terms of contents and performance.

Level of maturity, measured via candidates’ explanations of their academic backgrounds, research interests and motivations.

Previous research experience via collaborations and publications in which the candidate has participated.

Similarity of the proposal with programme research groups’ and professors’ lines of work.

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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

635 EUR / year

≈ 635 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

635 EUR / year

≈ 635 EUR / year

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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