Overview

Students are expected to gain mastery of the skills, techniques and methodologies specific to Economic History, a field clearly set within the sphere of social sciences due to its interdisciplinary and cross-sectional character, as well as its place at the crossroads of economics and history.

Careers

Upon completion of the program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, graduates will be ready to pursue a career in academia, carrying out research to high standards on topics within the subject of economic history, whether at a university or research centre, in both public as well as private institutions.

The training provided will also mean they can carry out jobs with a heavy research component in Public Administration, in companies and in the service sector, such as the work done by consultants or research services departments.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Economic growth and integration
Agriculture and economic development
Inequality and social mobility in the long run
Living standards, health and well-being in historical perspective
Female work during industrialization
Economic history of developing regions
International migrations
Human capital formation in the long run
Financial history
Industrial and company history
Empires and globalization, 16th to 20th centuries
Markets, public finances and debt in Spain and Latin America during the Early Modern Era (1500-1800)

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

Economics History View 10 other PhDs in Economics 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

Students applying to this program must have extensive knowledge in the fields of applied history and/or applied economics, have a clear understading of the research methods in the social sciences, and have received advanced training, whether specific or multidisciplinary, in the development of research skills.

Academic record and previous qualifications
Curriculum Vitae
Personal statement. The applicant's personal statement must clearly reflect the motivation behind undertaking doctoral training in the field of economic history.
Letters of recommendation from previous teachers or individuals closely involved in the professional development of the applicant

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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

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year

Living costs

Madrid

Spain

745 - 1260 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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