Doctoral Programme in Education

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela offers a Doctorate in Education. This program is in-person and lasts 4 academic years. It is part of the Social and Legal Sciences branch. The programme aims to train researchers. It focuses on quantitative and qualitative research methodology and techniques. Students will advance research in education studies. They will gain specialized training in new methodologies.

Admission requires a Spanish bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus a Master's degree. Candidates with specific USC Master's degrees may not need supplementary training. Other profiles will have their cases evaluated individually by the Academic Committee. Supplementary training, if required, will not exceed 15 ECTS credits. International students with unaccredited foreign degrees can apply if their studies are equivalent to a Spanish Master's degree. This admission does not validate the previous degree.

The evaluation for admission considers academic transcripts (50%), language knowledge (10%), professional experience (15%), and research experience (20%). Other merits count for 5%. The programme is taught in Spanish and Galician. The contact email for inquiries is pd.educacion [at] usc.es.

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela is located in Spain. It is a public university. The university offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It also provides its own studies and courses. The institution has a virtual campus and a virtual secretariat for students.

The university supports 299 research groups. It has a network of research infrastructure. Qualified staff also support these research efforts. The university aims to be inclusive and accessible. It offers support for students with disabilities and special educational needs. This helps remove barriers to student participation.

The university provides various services to its community. These include libraries, residences, and cultural activities. It also has services for employment and career orientation. The university has a strong focus on research and development.