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) Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements TOEFL iBT: 72 Oxford Test of English (OTE): 111 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 Fees and funding Tuition Fees International / Non-residents: 1,262 AUD / year (≈ 780 EUR / year) EU/EEA Nationals: 1,262 AUD / year (≈ 780 EUR / year) Living costs Madrid, Spain: 1,205-2,039 AUD / month
