Overview
This English Studies programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides rigorous academic training for candidates aiming to pursue scholarly activity within linguistic, literary, and cultural domains. Participants work in a stimulating environment with access to academic resources, research projects, and opportunities to present findings in conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Key Facts
Close academic guidance supports progression throughout the doctoral journey, ensuring engagement with leading specialists and participation in cutting-edge projects funded by European and national research bodies. The environment encourages the development of analytical skills and contribution to ongoing scholarly discussions.
Each candidate is assigned a thesis supervisor responsible for guiding project direction, ensuring originality, monitoring progress, and supporting methodological and academic development. Supervision includes regular meetings, feedback on written work, assistance with research design, and preparation for thesis completion and defence, with options for joint or external supervision when justified.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Language
English
TOEFL iBT 79
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Barcelona, Spain
Disciplines
- Language Studies
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Academic Research and Writing
- Linguistic and Literary Analysis
- Cultural and Media Studies
- Language for Specific Purposes (ESP)
- Digital Tools in Language and Culture
- Thesis Research and Supervision
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 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Proof of English proficiency required (Certificate of Proficiency or TOEFL 550/230/79), or assessed via interview
- Prior agreement with a programme researcher to supervise the thesis project
- Interview assessment (40%) evaluating English level and subject knowledge
- Academic background and CV coherence evaluated (20%)
- Research proposal assessed for quality and alignment with programme research lines (40%)
- Admission decided by Academic Committee based on application and interview
- Students without research credits must complete a 5-credit research methods module in the first year
Tuition Fees
International: 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
EU/EEA: 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
Additional Details
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
