Program Overview
The Doctoral Programme in Design and Communication is a PhD program jointly offered by BAU College of Arts and Design and UVic-UCC Faculty of Business and Communication. It aims to train researchers in original research projects in theoretical or applied design and communication, leading to a PhD. The program is taught by experienced professors and researchers in Catalan, Spanish, and English and offers specialized facilities and strong international contacts for applied research. The program publishes two online indexed journals and has affiliations with five recognized research groups.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Doctoral Programme in Design and Communication is a PhD program jointly offered by BAU College of Arts and Design of Barcelona (Doctoral Unit) and the UVic-UCC - Faculty of Business and Communication (Department of Communication). The program's main objective is to train researchers to develop an original research project (doctoral thesis) in theoretical and/or applied design and communication, leading to a PhD. Key features include: being the first PhD in Design and Communication in the Spanish university system; pioneering 3rd cycle studies in a new research area; developing theses from applied research projects using reflection, contemporary thought, and critical practice; conducting theoretical and applied research to impact the future workforce; instruction by professors with accredited sexennial service and experience in communication and design; affiliation with five research groups recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Audiovisual Translation, Communication and Territory (TRACTE), Learning Media and Social Interactions (LMI), Education (GREUV), Political Science Institute (IMP), and Design and Social Transformation (GREDITS)); a strong international network; publication of online indexed journals (Obra digital and Inmaterial); and access to specialized facilities at both BAU and UVic for applied research projects. The program is coordinated by Dr. Jordi de San Eugenio (with Dr. Jaron Rowan as deputy coordinator), and its academic committee includes Dr. Jordi de San Eugenio (President), Dr. Joan Frigola Reig, and Dr. Alejandra López Gabrielidis. The program is taught in Catalan, Spanish, and English, with 10 places available.
Teaching:
The program is taught by professors with accredited sexennial service and experience in various fields of communication and design. The program leverages the resources and expertise of five research groups recognized by the Generalitat de Catalunya. The languages of instruction are Catalan, Spanish, and English.
Other:
The program boasts a strong network of international contacts in communication and design at leading universities in Europe and beyond. Both BAU and UVic offer specialized facilities and spaces for conducting applied research projects. The program publishes two online indexed journals: Obra digital and Inmaterial.
