PhD in Applied Economics 36 months PHD Programme By Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

540 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD programme in Applied Economics is unlike any other in the Catalan university context. The programme aims to provide future researchers with a sound knowledge of economic theory, quantitative methods and methodological tools, to help them conduct original, high-quality research in applied economics. The programme covers a broad range of research areas, with teaching staff of a high academic level. As well as the members of the department, several other internationally-renowned lecturers carry out teaching and supervisory tasks on the programme. The objective of the PhD is to prepare students to conduct original, high-quality research that makes a significant contribution to the discipline. The theses on this programme must display knowledge of the main scientific debates and contributions, mastery of cutting-edge tools for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to present research results with scientific rigour and in accordance with the canons of the discipline. The goal is to publish the research in leading journals and achieve maximum dissemination.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD programme in Applied Economics is unlike any other in the Catalan university context. The programme aims to provide future researchers with a sound knowledge of economic theory, quantitative methods and methodological tools, to help them conduct original, high-quality research in applied economics. The programme covers a broad range of research areas, with teaching staff of a high academic level. As well as the members of the department, several other internationally-renowned lecturers carry out teaching and supervisory tasks on the programme. The objective of the PhD is to prepare students to conduct original, high-quality research that makes a significant contribution to the discipline. The theses on this programme must display knowledge of the main scientific debates and contributions, mastery of cutting-edge tools for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to present research results with scientific rigour and in accordance with the canons of the discipline. The goal is to publish the research in leading journals and achieve maximum dissemination.

Admission Requirements

In general, to gain access to an official PhD programme the candidate must hold a Spanish degree or equivalent and a Master's degree.

Access may be granted where the following cases apply:

  • Hold an official Spanish university degree or a degree from another country in the EEES which grants access to a Master's degree in accordance with article 16 of RD 1393/2007, of 29 October, and have achieved a minimum of 300 ECTS credits in university studies of which at least 60 must be at Master's level. In this case we must remember that the official university degree obtained correspondence to Level 2 of the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (MECES), for official titles of Graduate or Engineer will be accounted for as a degree of 180 ECTS.
  • Hold an official Spanish qualification at graduate level, the duration of which, in accordance with community law, must be at least 300 ECTS credits. These graduates must take compulsory background credit referred to in article 7.2 of RD 99/2011, except where the syllabus of the degree course includes research training credits equivalent to the research credits awarded on Master's courses.
  • University graduates who, before obtaining a place as a result of the entrance exam for specialist health courses, have passed at least two years of a programme for an official qualification in one of the Health Science specialisations.
  • Holder of a qualification obtained in accordance with foreign educational systems without the need for official recognition, having previously confirmed with the university that this qualification accredits a level of training equivalent to the official Spanish university Master's degree and that it would serve as a means of access to a PhD in the country in which it was awarded. This admission does not under any circumstances imply official recognition of the previous qualification or recognition for any purpose other than access to PhD studies.
  • Holders of another Spanish PhD qualification, obtained in accordance with the previous university's rules.
  • Holders of a degree who also have the Diploma of Advanced Studies obtained in accordance with the provisions of RD 778/1998, of 30 April, or have achieved research proficiency under the terms outlined in RD 185/1985, of 23 January.
  • Hold an official university degree which has obtained correspondence to leve 3 ot the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (MECES), for official degrees of Architect, Enginner or Bachelor.

3 Years
Sep

Domestic
540 EUR
International
540 EUR

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