Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctoral Program in Political and Social Sciences

The Doctoral Program in Political and Social Sciences at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) is a research-oriented program that aims to provide students with advanced training in the fields of political science and social sciences. The program is designed to equip students with the theoretical and methodological skills necessary to conduct original research in their chosen area of specialization.

Program Structure and Duration

The program has a duration of four academic years, with a research period that takes place from September to June. The program's academic calendar is divided into two semesters, with a winter break in December and a summer break in July and August. The program's schedule is designed to allow students to balance their research activities with other responsibilities, with most academic activities taking place in the afternoons.

Language and Places

The program is taught in English, and there are 15 places available for each academic year. The program is organized by the Department of Political and Social Sciences, which is a leading research center in the field of political science and social sciences.

Presentation

The Doctoral Program in Political and Social Sciences is a research-oriented program that is designed to provide students with advanced training in the fields of political science and social sciences. The program is part of the UPF's School of Doctoral Studies and is regulated by the RD 99/2011. The program's academic staff is composed of renowned researchers and professors who are experts in their fields, and the program has a strong international focus, with students and faculty from all over the world.

Organization and Contact

The program is directed by Dr. Javier Arregui Moreno and coordinated by Dr. Luis Ortiz Gervasi. The program's organization and contact information can be found on the UPF's website.

Research Areas

The program's research areas include:

• Comportament Polític
• Desigualtats en la Salut
• Metodologia d'enquesta i Opinió Pública
• Govern i Administració
• Immigració i Diversitat Cultural
• Política Comparada
• Política Pública
• Psicologia Social i Política
• Sociologia i Demografia
• Teoria política

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Doctoral Program in Political and Social Sciences, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education
• Hold a master's degree or equivalent in the field of social sciences from an accredited institution of higher education
• Have a strong academic record, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English, with a minimum level of B2.2
• Submit a research project proposal in one of the program's research areas
• Submit two academic recommendations
• Submit a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae

Mandatory Documentation

Candidates must submit the following documentation:

• A photocopy of their bachelor's degree or equivalent
• A photocopy of their master's degree or equivalent
• A photocopy of their academic transcript
• A photocopy of their ID or passport
• A declaration of language proficiency in English
• A research project proposal
• Two academic recommendations
• A motivation letter and a curriculum vitae

Master's Programs that Precede this Doctoral Program

The following master's programs at the UPF can precede this doctoral program:

• Master's in Research in Political Science
• Master's in Research in Sociology and Demography
• Master's in Current Democracies: Nationalism, Federalism, and Multiculturalism
• Master's in Political Philosophy
• Master's in Migration Studies
• Master's in Public Policy and Social Policy