Doctoral Programme in Philosophy

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela offers a Doctorate in Philosophy. This in-person programme is part of the Arts and Humanities branch. It is coordinated by the International PhD School located in Santiago de Compostela. The programme has a duration of 4 academic years. The instruction language is primarily Spanish, with Galician also used.

The programme aims to train students in research. It prepares them for contemporary philosophical issues. Students can pursue this doctorate after completing a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree. Specific Master's degrees from USC or other Spanish universities in Humanities or Philosophy grant direct access. Other profiles are evaluated individually by the Academic Committee.

General admission requires official Spanish Bachelor's and Master's degrees totaling at least 300 ECTS credits. Equivalents from foreign systems are also considered. Specific requirements include a reference letter from a programme professor. The programme has 10 seats available each academic year. The RUCT code is 5600498.

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.