Overview
Presentation
The Communication programme of the Pompeu Fabra University is taught within the Doctoral School.
This training is geared towards the research lines in the six research groups associated with the Department of Communication, in collaboration with groups and departments at other Spanish and international universities and companies and institutions in the sector.
Programme Structure
Lines of research:
Research Unit in Audiovisual Communication (UNICA)- Critical Communication Research Group (CRITTIC)
- Research Group MEDIUM (MEDIUM)
- Research Group in Science Communication (GRECC)
- Research Group in Political Communication Media and Democracy (POLCOM)
- Research Group in Digital Documentation and Interactive Communication (DIGIDOC)
- Research Group in Journalism (GRP)
- Collective of Aesthetic Research in Audiovisual Media (CINEMA)
- Communication, Advertising and Society (CAS)
- Research Group on Youth, Society and Communication (JOVIS)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Public RelationsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An accredited undergraduate degree
- An accredited graduate/master's degree
- A photocopy of the undergraduate degree/diploma or Certification/proof of degree completion
- A photocopy of the official final undergraduate transcript, with a weighed score from 1 to 4
- Two letters of recommendation
- Research Proposal in Catalan, Spanish or English.
- Language skills declaration
- Curriculum Vitae
- Identity Card or Passport
- A signed declaration of obtaining your graduate/master's degree before the commencement of the PhD programme
Tuition Fee
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International
401 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 401 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
401 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 401 EUR per year during 36 months.
Doctorate students must register their Thesis Tutorial every academic year. The price of the thesis tutorial is € 401,12.
Living costs for Barcelona
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Communication.
Available Scholarships
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