Architectural, Civil, Urban Heritage and Rehabilitation of Existing Constructions
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Program of Doctorate in Architectural, Civil, Urban, and Rehabilitation of Existing Constructions is an interuniversity program with a strong technological profile, focusing on applications to heritage studies. It differs from other studies in rehabilitation, conservation, and reuse, as well as public space, due to its specific emphasis on the technological aspects of architectural heritage.
Information
Profile of Access
The ideal entry profile is a student holding official Spanish degrees in Bachelor's and Master's in fields such as:
- Master's in Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Integral Management of Built Heritage and Existing Constructions
- Master's in Architecture, Energy, and Environment
- Master's in Building Construction
- Master's in Urban Planning and Management
- Master's in Landscape Architecture
- Master's in Architectural Technology
- Master's in Theory and History of Architecture
- Master's in Theory and Practice of Architectural Design
- Master's in Urbanism
- Master's in Civil Engineering
- Master's in Historical and Territorial Heritage
- Master's in Construction Engineering
- Master's in Integrity and Durability of Materials, Components, and Structures
Profile of Exit
Upon completion, the doctoral student will have acquired the necessary competencies and skills for quality research, including:
- Systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of research skills and methods related to that field.
- Ability to conceive, design, implement, and adopt a substantial research process.
- Capacity to contribute to the expansion of knowledge frontiers through original research.
- Ability to perform critical analysis and evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas.
- Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and society in general about areas of knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in the international scientific community.
- Ability to promote scientific, technological, social, artistic, or cultural advancement within a knowledge-based society.
Number of Places
The program offers 5 places.
Duration and Dedication
- The maximum duration for full-time studies is 4 years from the first enrollment.
- The maximum duration for part-time studies is 7 years from the first enrollment.
- In cases of disability (33% or higher), the maximum duration is 6 years for full-time and 9 years for part-time studies.
Organization
The program is coordinated by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), with participating universities including the University of Cantabria and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).
Convenios
The program has various agreements and collaborations, including:
- Integrative Multidisciplinary People-centered Architectural Qualification & Training
- Ludification for the Teaching of Urban Design and the Integration of Citizen Participation 3.0
- E-learning 3.0 in the Teaching of Architecture
- MOOC: From Reality to Project. From Project to Augmented Reality
Access, Admission, and Enrollment
Profile of Access
The recommended entry profile includes holding a Bachelor's and Master's degree in relevant fields, with a strong background in research methods and a demonstrated interest in the program's focus areas.
Requirements of Access
General requirements for access to doctoral studies include:
- Holding official Spanish degrees of Bachelor's and Master's, or equivalent, with at least 300 ECTS credits.
- Possessing a foreign higher education degree that allows access to doctoral studies in the country of issue.
- Other specific requirements as detailed in the program's regulations.
Criteria for Admission and Evaluation of Merits
Admission criteria include:
- Academic record (up to 30 points).
- Affinity of the Master's degree (up to 20 points).
- English language level (up to 10 points).
- Publications (up to 10 points).
- Knowledge of computer applications and information and communication technologies (up to 10 points).
- Other languages (up to 10 points).
- Other merits (up to 10 points).
Complementos Formativos
There are no specific complementary training requirements for this program.
Follow-up and Evaluation of the Doctoral Student
Activities
- Assistance and presentation of communication in national or international congresses (90 hours).
- Stays in other institutions (150 hours).
- Follow-up meetings of thesis projects, works, or research results (40 hours).
Procedure for Assigning Tutor and Thesis Director
The academic committee assigns a thesis director upon admission or first enrollment, based on the commitment of direction in the admission resolution. The director is responsible for the coherence and suitability of the training activities and the guidance in planning the thesis.
Resources for Learning
The program includes various activities for learning and research development, such as congress attendance, research stays, and follow-up meetings.
Doctoral Theses
List of Theses Authorized for Defense
No theses are currently listed.
List of Theses in Deposit
No theses are currently listed.
List of Defended Theses by Year
No theses are currently listed.
Teaching Staff and Research Groups
Research Groups
- ADR&M - Architecture, Design, Representation, and Modeling
- AIEM - Architecture, Energy, and Environment
- GIRAS - International Research Group in Architecture and Society
- GREiP - Building and Heritage Research Group
- QURBIS - Quality of Urban Life: Innovation, Sustainability, and Social Engagement
- REARQ - Architectural Rehabilitation and Restoration
Teaching Staff
The program involves various professors and researchers from the participating universities, including the UPC, University of Cantabria, and University of the Basque Country.
Quality
The program follows the guidelines for quality assurance in doctoral studies, including verification, follow-up, modification, and accreditation processes.
Indicators
No specific indicators are provided in the input text.