24 monthsProgramme duration
Nov, DecStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctoral Program in Humanities for the Contemporary World aims to establish an international network of researchers specializing in the various areas of study and research within the Humanities. High-quality scientific research is considered an essential element of the university's humanities discipline. This will allow for the expansion and continuation of research lines already being developed in the faculties and departments of Humanities and other related fields of knowledge at the CEU Universities (San Pablo, Madrid; Cardenal Herrera, Valencia; Abat Oliba, Barcelona; and Fernando III, Seville). These universities will implement the program jointly.
The Program revolves around the following main themes:
The aim is to ensure that the three axes inform specialization in all humanistic knowledge (History, Literature, Art, Philosophy, Pedagogy, Education...).
The Program revolves around the following main themes:
- Culture as the foundation of community in history
- The spread of culture in history
- Culture as heritage and legacy.
- Culture as the foundation for the transmission of knowledge: culture and education. Education as a process of socialization.
The aim is to ensure that the three axes inform specialization in all humanistic knowledge (History, Literature, Art, Philosophy, Pedagogy, Education...).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctoral Program in Humanities for the Contemporary World aims to establish an international network of researchers specializing in the various areas of study and research within the Humanities. High-quality scientific research is considered an essential element of the university's humanities discipline. This will allow for the expansion and continuation of research lines already being developed in the faculties and departments of Humanities and other related fields of knowledge at the CEU Universities (San Pablo, Madrid; Cardenal Herrera, Valencia; Abat Oliba, Barcelona; and Fernando III, Seville). These universities will implement the program jointly.
The Program revolves around the following main themes:
The aim is to ensure that the three axes inform specialization in all humanistic knowledge (History, Literature, Art, Philosophy, Pedagogy, Education...).
The Program revolves around the following main themes:
- Culture as the foundation of community in history
- The spread of culture in history
- Culture as heritage and legacy.
- Culture as the foundation for the transmission of knowledge: culture and education. Education as a process of socialization.
The aim is to ensure that the three axes inform specialization in all humanistic knowledge (History, Literature, Art, Philosophy, Pedagogy, Education...).
Admission Requirements
Students must have a solid background in natural, technological, and health sciences, particularly in areas closely related to their research focus. A good level of English, especially reading, speaking, and writing skills, will also be valued. Candidates may be interviewed to assess their English proficiency and recommend areas for improvement. Furthermore, they must be able to synthesize knowledge from a specific discipline, critically evaluate data and draw conclusions, and creatively apply analytical and critical thinking to generate new ideas within the program's research area.
2 Years
Nov
Dec
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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