Overview

The general objectives of this The Quaternary and Prehistory programme from Rovira i Virgili University are the following:

To incorporate the doctoral students in a research group.

To foster initiative in undertaking research projects with the methodology and the scientific principles of the research line in which they are working.

To promote the acquisition of general skills related to personal and group work, participation in research projects, management of bibliographic databases, etc.

To train students to acquire the capacity for archaeological management.

To develop strategies for dissemination and communication of science.

To prepare the doctoral thesis.

Career opportunities

Students who successfully complete the doctoral programme will be able to work in the following areas:

Research in research centres and national and international universities in the fields of prehistory, human evolution and quaternary, and their respective specialities.

University teaching.

Socialisation of science in museums, education companies and other public and/or private companies teaching prehistory and cultural and heritage management.

Preventive archaeology in national and international companies or public bodies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geoarchaeology and micromorfology

Palaeoanthropology

Palaeontology

Prehistoric Art

Quaternary Climate

Lithic technologic

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Language

English, Spanish, Catalan

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tarragona, Spain

Disciplines

Ancient History View 3 other PhDs in Ancient 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

Basic training in one of the disciplines of research on human evolution, the Quaternary and prehistory.

Experience in field or laboratory 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

766 EUR / year

≈ 766 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

548 EUR / year

≈ 548 EUR / year

Additional Details

Second and successive academic year: 548€

Living costs

Tarragona

Spain

580 - 960 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

One of the aims of the university is to facilitate access to higher education and to prevent exclusion for financial reasons. Every year, the Universitat Rovira i Virgili offers three kind of scholarships: URV Master’s Grants, URV Master’s AUIP Grants and Grants for initiation in teaching and research URV -BIDI. Application period opens in April and closes in June.

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Scholarships Information

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