Doctoral trends development in Spain: From academic to professional paths

Montserrat Castelló ^[1] ; Marina García-Morante ^[1] ; Laura Díaz ^[2] ; Anna Sala-Bubaré ^[1] ; Crista Weise ^[3]
1. [1] Universitat Ramon Llull
  
  Universitat Ramon Llull
  
  Barcelona, España
2. [2] Universitat de Barcelona
  
  Universitat de Barcelona
  
  Barcelona, España
3. [3] Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  
  Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  
  Barcelona, España
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Localización: Innovations in education and teaching international, ISSN 1470-3297, Vol. 60, Nº 5, 2023, págs. 736-747
Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
- The alignment with the Bologna process and the subsequent creation of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) framework, principles, and guidelines have significantly changed Spanish doctoral education. In this article, we identify the critical drivers for that change in Spain and address their implications for doctoral education summarised around three significant trends: changes and diversification of research-related environments, the ones referred to the doctoral curriculum changes to enhance doctoral success, and the professionalisation of doctoral studies. For each of these trends, we discuss the challenges, their implications, and the practices and regulations designed to overcome them. Conclusions are drawn about the emerging landscape and future of doctoral education in Spain.