Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Pre-registration deadlines: 21 March, 30 May
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Barcelona, Spain
Disciplines
Political Science
Overview
This Politics, Policies and International Relations programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides opportunities to investigate key themes related to public decision-making, governance structures, and international dynamics. Candidates engage with topics such as policy evaluation, democratic systems, citizenship, and global cooperation, supported by a multicultural academic environment and internationally oriented teaching staff.
Key Facts
The academic experience includes preparation for independent inquiry, enabling candidates to formulate original study designs, produce a high-quality thesis, and build transferable competencies relevant to both academic and professional trajectories. Emphasis is placed on connecting theoretical understanding with practical intervention in social and political contexts.
Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the project, ensuring its originality and alignment with established research areas, and supporting its progression. Supervision includes planning research activities, providing feedback, facilitating participation in training, reviewing documentation, and assisting in the completion and defence of the doctoral work, with possibilities for external or joint guidance when justified.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation
- Democracy, Elites and Political Parties
- Social and Urban Policies
- European Governance and Integration
- International Relations
- Transnational Relations and Migration
Admission requirements
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
- Minimum grade of 7/10 required on the master's dissertation
- English proficiency at B2 level required (with certification)
- Personal interview with the academic committee to assess motivation and suitability
- Academic record evaluated for relevance and strength in social sciences (40%)
- Academic mobility considered, such as studies or stays at other universities (10%)
- Interview performance assessed (30%)
- Availability of funding or grants considered (20%)
- Academic committee may require bridging courses in the first year
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 1,235 AUD / year ≈ 763 EUR / year
- EU/EEA Nationals: 1,235 AUD / year ≈ 763 EUR / year
If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.
Living costs — Barcelona, Spain
1,246–2,201 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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