Program Structure

The cycle of studies leading to the PhD in Development Studies corresponds to 180 ECTS and has a normal duration of 6 curricular semesters, integrating:

• A specialization course, consisting of an organized set of curricular units called the PhD Course (60 ECTS);
• A work component oriented towards the final work and corresponding to the elaboration of an original Thesis, or equivalent work, its discussion and approval (120 ECTS).

As an alternative to the preparation of the Thesis, it can be considered as equivalent work, which will also be subject to discussion and approval: the compilation of three research papers, duly within the framework of a coherent and relevant set of research works already accepted for publication in journals with selection committees of recognized international merit.