36 monthsProgramme duration
540 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Sociology at the UAB has been offering the PhD programme in Sociology since 1986/1987, with the aim of training people in advanced research of high quality, with the ability to carry out original and research of an excellent quality.
The research and advanced training community of our PhD Programme is distinguished and recognised by several seals of excellence.
Our programme is particularly outstanding for:
Having 7 leading and innovative research lines that cover the most essential areas of study in Sociology. High-quality teaching staff who excel in top-level research activities, both nationally and internationally. A consolidated range of research groups with extensive and long-standing research experience recognised by the Government of Catalonia. A wide range of training activities, which are constantly being updated. Accurate mechanisms for monitoring PhD students that provide an assessment of annual progress, a space for training and a facilitator of debate and scientific exchange among our community. Individualised attention to doctoral students by the thesis supervisors, technical administrative management, and academic coordination of the programme.
The research and advanced training community of our PhD Programme is distinguished and recognised by several seals of excellence.
Our programme is particularly outstanding for:
Having 7 leading and innovative research lines that cover the most essential areas of study in Sociology. High-quality teaching staff who excel in top-level research activities, both nationally and internationally. A consolidated range of research groups with extensive and long-standing research experience recognised by the Government of Catalonia. A wide range of training activities, which are constantly being updated. Accurate mechanisms for monitoring PhD students that provide an assessment of annual progress, a space for training and a facilitator of debate and scientific exchange among our community. Individualised attention to doctoral students by the thesis supervisors, technical administrative management, and academic coordination of the programme.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Sociology at the UAB has been offering the PhD programme in Sociology since 1986/1987, with the aim of training people in advanced research of high quality, with the ability to carry out original and research of an excellent quality.
The research and advanced training community of our PhD Programme is distinguished and recognised by several seals of excellence.
Our programme is particularly outstanding for:
Having 7 leading and innovative research lines that cover the most essential areas of study in Sociology. High-quality teaching staff who excel in top-level research activities, both nationally and internationally. A consolidated range of research groups with extensive and long-standing research experience recognised by the Government of Catalonia. A wide range of training activities, which are constantly being updated. Accurate mechanisms for monitoring PhD students that provide an assessment of annual progress, a space for training and a facilitator of debate and scientific exchange among our community. Individualised attention to doctoral students by the thesis supervisors, technical administrative management, and academic coordination of the programme.
The research and advanced training community of our PhD Programme is distinguished and recognised by several seals of excellence.
Our programme is particularly outstanding for:
Having 7 leading and innovative research lines that cover the most essential areas of study in Sociology. High-quality teaching staff who excel in top-level research activities, both nationally and internationally. A consolidated range of research groups with extensive and long-standing research experience recognised by the Government of Catalonia. A wide range of training activities, which are constantly being updated. Accurate mechanisms for monitoring PhD students that provide an assessment of annual progress, a space for training and a facilitator of debate and scientific exchange among our community. Individualised attention to doctoral students by the thesis supervisors, technical administrative management, and academic coordination of the programme.
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
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
540 EUR
International
540 EUR
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