Overview

Presentation

In the first, comprising the first academic year, students must prepare the methodological report for their research project and participate in at least five training activities, preferably to be chosen from amongst those offered by the Jaume Vicens i Vives University Institute of History (IUHJVV) or the Department of Humanities. All activities must be approved by the thesis supervisor.

The doctoral programme's Academic Committee will assess the research report and training activities completed by the student over the first year in September. If the assessment is negative, the student will be given an additional period of six months to remedy any shortcomings detected in the research report and/or completed activities.

Programme Structure

Lines of research:

Archaeology

Medieval history

Comparative history of the Spanish Empire

History of Latin America (19th and 20th centuries)

Catalonia and Spain in modern Europe

History of contemporary Catalonia, Spain and Europe

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00

Language

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

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A photocopy of the graduate/master's degree/diploma or Certification/proof of degree completion.

A photocopy of your official final graduate/master's transcript .

However, if you have not yet completed your graduate/master's studies when formalising application, you will need to provide us with the following documents:

A signed declaration of obtaining your graduate/master's degree before the commencement of the master's programme.

A photocopy of the provisional graduate/master's transcript.

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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

401 EUR / year

≈ 401 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

401 EUR / year

≈ 401 EUR / year

Additional Details

Doctorate students must register their Thesis Tutorial every academic year. The price of the thesis tutorial is 401,12 EUR.

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.

Funding

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