Overview

The fundamental objective of the PhD in Classical Archaeology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona is to prepare students to be able to acquire the necessary skills to initiate and complete an original and innovative research project with sufficient mastery of archaeological sources and the corresponding literature, and to use technical and methodological research skills and manage the archaeological heritage.

This takes place through the planning and preparation of a doctoral thesis and seeks the capacity to be able to carry out research in the public institutional sector and or in the world of cultural, tourist and communication businesses.

Professional opportunities

This PhD programme provides the following principal career options:

University teaching and research
Participation in research projects in national and international research institutes (nearby: CSIC, CNRS, CNR, etc.)
Curators in museums
Municipal archaeologists (in departments of culture, heritage, architecture and town planning)
Archaeology services at regional level. In the case of Catalonia, the Archaeology Service (Department of Culture) and Local Archaeology Services in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida and Tortosa
Professional activity in the field of archaeology and the historical heritage. Archaeology companies
Professional activity in the field of tourism (tourist guides)

Programme Structure

Lines of research:

Ancient cities from archaeological remains
Landscape and forms of inhabitation and organisation of land during Antiquity
Archaeological materials and commercial activity that may be constructed from those materials
Artistic production in Antiquity: sculpture, painting, mosaic, etc.
Experimental science: paleo-environment, environmental archaeology and archaeometry
New information and communication technology (ICT) applied to Classical archaeology
Classical archaeology and other sciences of Antiquity (text sources, epigraphy and numismatics)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 31 March, 29 May, 13 October

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Archaeology

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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

Certification or academic record of the Degree or the Spanish or foreign degree
Certification or academic record of the Master's Degree / Doctoral Program
Certification or academic record of the DEA or the Research Proficiency
Motivation letter
Research project or plan
DNI / Passport
Curriculum vitae
Reference letters
Document of acceptance of the academic tutor
Document of acceptance of the thesis supervisor
If the thesis supervisor is external to the UAB, CV of the thesis supervisor with investigative merits: doctor's degree, publications, research projects, congresses
Language level accreditation
Accreditation of courses on quantitative and / or qualitative methodological techniques

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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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