Program Overview

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Introduction to the Doctoral Program in Theory and History of Architecture

The Doctoral Program in Theory and History of Architecture is designed for architects or graduates in the humanities, archaeology, or fine arts who hold a master's degree in architecture, archaeology, or the humanities. The program aims to provide students with the opportunity to write a doctoral thesis on the history or theory of arts and architecture under the supervision of one of the professors from the Department.

General Information

Access Profile

The program is directed at those who are interested in carrying out research with assistance from the professors in the program. Preference will be given to applicants who have previously completed a master's program in a related subject matter and are interested in the lines of research considered in the program.

Output Profile

Doctoral candidates who complete the program will have acquired the following competencies:

• A systematic understanding of the field of study and a mastery of the research skills and methods related to the field.
• An ability to conceive, design, or create, put into practice, and adopt a substantial process of research or creation.
• An ability to contribute to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
• A capacity for critical analysis and an ability to assess and summarize new and complex ideas.
• An ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general as regards their fields of knowledge in the manner and languages that are typical of the international scientific community to which they belong.
• An ability to foster scientific, technological, social, artistic, and cultural progress in academic and professional contexts within a knowledge-based society.

Number of Places

The program offers 8 places.

Duration and Dedication Regime

The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, and the maximum period of study for part-time doctoral studies is seven years.

Fees

Information about fees is not provided.

Grants

Information about grants is not provided.

Organization

The program is coordinated by Carabi Bescos, Guillem, and the academic committee includes Azara Nicolas, Pedro, Pizza de Nanno, Antonio, Ramon Graells, Antoni, and Rossello Nicolau, Maribel.

Agreements with Other Institutions

The program has collaborated with various institutions, including Politecnico di Torino, Politecnico di Milano, and the University of Bologna.

Access, Admission, and Registration

Access Requirements

Applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor's degree or equivalent and a Spanish master's degree or equivalent, provided they have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on the two degrees.

Admission Criteria and Merits Assessment

Candidates must have a high level of knowledge to be admitted to the program and to successfully complete the required research for their theses on time. The admission criteria include:

• Academic transcript (weighting: 15%)
• Personal contact via email and telephone interviews (weighting: 30%)
• Motivation letter (weighting: 30%)
• Knowledge of languages (weighting: 15%)
• Research experience (weighting: 10%)

Training Complements

The academic committee for the program may require that doctoral students pass specific bridging courses.

Monitoring and Evaluation of the Doctoral Student

Formation Activities

The program includes various formation activities, such as:

• Tutorial (288 hours, compulsory)
• Publications (200 hours, optional)
• Participation in research projects associated with the doctoral program (120 hours, optional)
• Mobility (480 hours, optional)
• Assessment based on doctoral student activity report (DAD) and research plan (4 hours, compulsory)
• Training in information skills (1.5 hours, compulsory)
• Research methodology (12 hours, optional)
• Innovation and creativity (8 hours, optional)
• Language and communication skills (18 hours, optional)
• Courses and seminars (50 hours, optional)
• Workshops (15 hours, optional)

Procedure for Assignment of Tutor and Thesis Director

The academic committee of the doctoral program assigns a thesis supervisor to each doctoral candidate when they are admitted or enroll for the first time.

Permanence

The maximum period of study for full-time doctoral studies is four years, and the maximum period of study for part-time doctoral studies is seven years.

Learning Resources

The program provides access to the library and School databases, as well as computer rooms and the ETSAB library's seminar room.

Doctoral Theses

The program includes a list of authorized theses for defense, lodged theses, and defended theses by year.

Teaching Staff and Research Groups

The program includes various research groups, such as:

• ACC-Architecture, City and Culture
• LoG-Transnational Modern Art and Architecture Networks: Local-Global

The teaching staff includes:

• Azara Nicolas, Pedro
• Bitrian Varea, Carlos
• Carabi Bescos, Guillem
• Garcia Estevez, Carolina Beatriz
• Garnica Gonzalez-Barcena, Julio Fidel
• Giner Olcina, Josep
• Graus Rovira, Ramon
• Hernandez Falagan, David
• Llorente Diaz, Marta
• Marin Vega, Celia
• Martin Nieva, Helena
• Navas Ferrer, Teresa
• Oyon Bañales, Jose Luis
• Pizza de Nanno, Antonio
• Rodriguez Pedret, Carmen
• Rossello Nicolau, Maribel
• Scarnato, Alessandro
• Serra Permanyer, Marta

Research Projects

The program includes various research projects, such as:

• Anàlisi crítica de les declaracions monumentals del patrimoni arquitectònic a Catalunya
• Reflexiones, desde Europa, sobre la arquitectura en España
• Cambio social y transformación urbana en la Barcelona obrera
• Estrategias de evaluación e intervención para la regeneración urbana y la mitigación de la pobreza energética en Barcelona y Bilbao

Quality

The program is subject to the Validation, Monitoring, Modification, and Accreditation Framework (VSMA Framework) for official degrees.

Validation

The program has been verified by the University and the Ministry of Education.

Monitoring

The program is monitored by the University and the Doctoral School.

Accreditation

The program has been accredited by the Agency for the Quality of the University System in Catalonia (AQU).

Indicators

The program includes various indicators, such as the number of students, the number of theses defended, and the number of research projects.