Students from any discipline who meet the entry requirements may be admitted, although priority will be given to those with a background in the humanities (History, Art History, Geography (Bachelor’s degree), Geography and Spatial Planning (Bachelor’s degree), Geography and History (Bachelor’s degree and Bachelor’s degree), Archaeology, Fine Arts, Conservation and Restoration, Philosophy); Legal and Social Sciences (Law, Economics, Anthropology, Education); Sciences (Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Physics); and Technology (Engineering – all branches – and Architecture).
Those wishing to enrol on this PhD Programme must submit their application in the manner and within the deadlines established by the admission and enrolment regulations of the participating universities.
To this end, applicants must demonstrate that they meet the entry requirements and submit the necessary documentation for the assessment of their application.
Specific admission criteria
A mandatory requirement for admission to the doctoral programme is the submission of a letter of recommendation issued by a PhD holder who:
- Confirm the potential viability of the future doctoral thesis within the framework of one of the programme’s research areas.
- Be eligible to act as thesis supervisor, provided they meet the requirements set out in the relevant university regulations.
Selection criteria
Candidates will be selected in accordance with the principles of merit, ability, equality and non-discrimination. Applications will be ranked according to the total score obtained.
The following criteria will be taken into account when assessing applications:
- Academic transcript of the qualifications required for admission to the PhD programme. The average mark for each qualification will be taken into account. Maximum score: 60 points.
- Curriculum vitae, in which research and/or professional experience related to the field of Cultural Heritage Protection will be assessed. Only merits duly supported by documentary evidence will be taken into account. Maximum score: 40 points.
Required documentation
Applicants must submit the following documentation:
- Academic transcripts for the qualifying degrees (undergraduate and master’s), stating the average mark.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Documentation supporting the merits stated in the curriculum vitae.
- Letter of recommendation from a PhD holder in accordance with the specific admission requirements.