Center for Demographic Studies

Barcelona Four Seasons School of Demography - Bcn4Seasons School

The Barcelona Four Seasons School of Demography (Bcn4Seasons School) programme consists of short courses offering the opportunity to acquire essential knowledge of sociodemographic topics and associated techniques that are applicable to social sciences in general. This innovative educational programme is led by the Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED – Centre for Demographic Studies), an internationally renowned sociodemographic research centre addressing population-related issues and affiliated with leading international networks and associations. The outstanding quality of its research work has been acknowledged both nationally and internationally. The CED brings together a research team that is well known for its contributions to the advancement of social sciences through highly relevant publications and projects funded by competitive calls at the European and national levels. Students will receive up-to-date, relevant training that will enhance their professional development under the guidance of lecturers who, through their research, significantly contribute to their field of study. The Bcn4Seasons School also benefits from 40 years of experience of the CED in managing excellent postgraduate programmes. Additionally, the Bcn4Seasons School format is inspired by, and replicates the successful experience of the BaRcelona Summer School of Demography which teaches demographic techniques using the statistical package R.

Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics - Campus Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Bellaterra (Barcelona)

Contact

bcn4seasons@ced.uab.es

COURSES

WINTER

Demografia de Catalunya

10 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025

Presencial

Presencial

Castellano

50€ (matrícula especial)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the registration period?

Each course has its own registration deadline, which is indicated in the course outline. We recommend early registration and payment of the fee to secure your place in the course.

Are there any prerequisites for these courses?

The prerequisites vary depending on the course but, typically, a minimum of having completed some undergraduate level courses is expected. Specific requirements for prior knowledge are detailed in the course outline.

Do courses have limited places?

Yes, places are limited so those who first register and pay the fee will secure their place in the course. For the Barcelona Summer School of Demography on R programming taught in July, students will be selected based on information they sent in the motivation letter and the Curriculum Vitae.

What is the course duration?

Each course typically lasts for a week and amount to a minimum of 12 hours and a maximum of 20 hours. This year, we present a new course format, taught in Catalan and in 4 sessions scheduled every two weeks, for a total of 8 hours. The Barcelona Summer School of Demography is conceived as four-module course in the R statistical programme, taught in four weeks. Students can therefore opt for participating entire course or any of the individual modules. You will find more information in each course’s information outline.

Is there a registration fee?

This year, courses are offered for a special fee of 50 euros, while the original value of each course is 300 euros. However, the programme Barcelona Summer School of Demography will maintain the usual registration fee of 300 euros per course.

How do I apply for the course?

A registration form is available in the course outline. The students have to fill in the registration form accessible through the link provided in the course programme details. Once the form is completed and submitted, the student will receive an e-mail with the payment details to pay the course fee within a week. After paying the fee, students must send the payment receipt to bcn4seasons@ced.uab.es. The student will then receive an email confirming that he/she/they is registered in the course. The Barcelona Summer School of Demography on R programming has specific registration processes, which requires you to go through a selection process.

How can I pay the registration fee?

Fees can be paid through bank transfer or Paypal. After receiving the confirmation of your course application via e-mail, you will also be provided with the necessary details for your course fee payment. If you require an invoice, please email bcn4seasons@ced.uab.cat.

Can I attend the course online?

Attending online courses is possible with those taught in a hybrid modality or, in other words, those that can be attended online and in person. On-site courses require that students attend classes at the Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED) on the campus of the Campus de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Autonomous University of Barcelona). Whether the course is hybrid or on-site only is stated in the course outline. Online courses will be taught via Google Meets or Zoom. Online attendants will need a computer with an adequate Internet connection, audio, and webcam to allow adequate participation in the online sessions. When registering for hybrid courses attendants are asked to indicate, when filling in the enrolment form, whether they wish to attend the course online or on site.

Do I need to take a laptop to the on-site courses?

The course outline indicates whether the students need to take a laptop, or install programs such as R or Stata, or any other requirement. Students are responsible for acquiring and installing programmes that might be required for attending the course.

Does the course cover accommodation or transportation fees?

No, participants are expected to pay their own travel and living costs while in Barcelona.

Is there a certificate upon completion of the course?

Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate.

How can I get in touch with you?

If you have any more questions or need further information, please contact bcn4seasons@ced.uab.es. For questions related to the Barcelona Summer School of Demography, please contact bssd@ced.uab.cat