One of the main criteria to be admitted to the Humanities PhD programme is to be accepted by one of the programme's research lecturers, who expresses their availability to supervise the doctoral research project proposed by the candidate.
Nevertheless, candidates must hold an official University Bachelor's Degree and prove that they hold an official University Master's Degree of a minimum of 60 ECTS credits or that they are in the process of obtaining it.

Do I have to hold a Master's Degree in the application process?
It is not necessary when you are applying. However, you must keep in mind that the degree or its receipt will be essential to formalise your registration in October.

What is the application set period of time?
There are four application calls, from November to June. More information

Do I need to speak Spanish or Catalan in order to study my Humanities PhD?
Yes, it is essential to speak one of these languages.

What can this PhD bring to someone who wants to work in the teaching and research field of Humanities?
Highly qualified Humanities training in order to start a promising teaching and investigation career.

Do I have to formally register for the academic supervision each academic year?
Yes, it is essential to formally register, regardless of the grade that the student obtained the previous annual progress evaluation of the doctoral thesis.

In which language do I have to defence my thesis?
Your thesis can be developed and defended in any language that is commonly used in the scientific communication of its knowledge field.

What is the deadline to submit my thesis?
The doctoral student must submit their doctoral thesis (prior to the defence of the doctoral thesis) before their third academic year ends.

Can doctoral studies be disrupted?
The doctoral student can ask the Academic Commission for a temporary break of the programme for a maximum of one year, with an option to expand it for another year. Nevertheless, this request must be justified.