The Doctoral Programme in Geography and History of the Mediterranean from Prehistory to the Modern Age, whose main aim is to train researchers in advanced studies in geography and history of the Mediterranean basin. Accordingly, it is intended for students who have completed master’s degrees whose thematic area is related with the field of archaeology, geography, history and cultural heritage, of the Universitat de València, and other universities, allowing the development of an research activity focused on the completion of the doctoral thesis, which requires the use of specific literature.
In the event of holding the Diploma d'Estudis Avançats (DEA-a tertiary education degree)- obtained according to the Royal Decree 778/98– or the Research Proficiency- according to the regulations of the Royal Decree 185/85– , they must have been completed it within Doctoral Programmes related to this.
The students who fulfil the previous requirements can access to the doctoral programme, and the University Academic Committee will be the responsible for verifying the compliance of the above requirements for the admission of the doctoral student.
Admission criteria:
- Evaluation of the CV.
- Academic Record (60%).
- Language skills (20%).
A minimum level of B1 of any official language of the European Union, different of the mother tongue of the student will be required.
Weighting is applied from the top level: C2 (20%), C1 (15%), B2 (10%), B1 (5%).
- Attendance at Conferences, Courses and Seminars related with the subject of the Doctoral programme (10%).
It will be given up to 2% for attending the course, conference or seminar, accredited by certificate.
- Career and research Experience. Publications (10%).
It will be given up to 5% for each year of work and/or research experience accredited by the corresponding certificate or a scientific publication in a renowned scientific journal.
This programme permits to develop the doctoral studies part-time. The Academic Committee will indicate the criteria and procedures for admission and the conditions under which, if any, students can change modality.
Students with special educational needs:
Regarding to entry systems and procedures adapted to students with special educational needs, the University of Valencia has the Unit for the Integration of People with Disabilities (UPD), which ensures the respect for the principle of equal opportunities and non discrimination and supports the collective of students with special educational needs. The Services Charter of this unit, informs about quality commitments and rights and duties of users.
Likewise, and according to the Royal Decree 1892/2008, of 14 November, which regulates the conditions for accessing to official university undergraduate degrees and the admission procedures to Spanish public universities, the 5% of places available will be reserved for students who have a recognised disability of at least 33%, as well as for those students with permanent special educational needs associated with personal circumstances of disability, who during their previous academic life have needed resources and support for their full educational normalisation.
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