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Political Philosophy

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Tuition EUR 4,639 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,301 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Barcelona, Spain
Language English

Program Overview

The Political Philosophy at Pompeu Fabra University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Political Philosophy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 4,639 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,301 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Barcelona, Spain

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Political Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Modern Political Philosophy (English, 5 ECTS)
  2. Contemporary Political Philosophy (English, 5 ECTS)
  3. Research Methods in Political Philosophy (English, 5 ECTS)
  4. Democracy and Political Liberalism: theoretical and institutional features (English, 5 ECTS)
  5. Political Theory in the 21st Century (English, 5 ECTS)
  6. Topics on Ethics (Spanish, 5 ECTS)
  7. Distributive Justice Today (English, 5 ECTS)
  8. Nationalisms Today (English, 5 ECTS)
  9. Federalism and Federations: political theory and comparative politics (English, 5 ECTS)
  10. Multiculturality and Immigration Policies (English, 5 ECTS)
  11. The Welfare State, Globalization and European Integration (English, 5 ECTS)
  12. Current Research on Diverse Democracies (English, 5 ECTS)
  13. Justice and Human Rights (English, 5 ECTS)
  14. Law and Social Policies of Equality (Spanish, 5 ECTS)
  15. Environmental International Law (Spanish, 5 ECTS)
  16. Comparative Constitutional Justice (English, 5 ECTS)
  17. The Cold War and its legacy (Catalan, 5 ECTS)
  18. Colonial Systems and non-European Societies (Spanish, 5 ECTS)
  19. Empire Formation in the Modern and Contemporary World (Spanish, 5 ECTS)
  20. Construction of Modern State in Europe (Catalan, 5 ECTS)
  21. Discourse Analysis II (Spanish and Catalan, 5 ECTS)
  22. Identity Dynamics: Genre Constructions (Spanish, 5 ECTS)
  23. Health and Society (Spanish and Catalan, 5 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Mandatory documentsIn order to be admitted to the Master in Political Philosophy candidates must submit the following documents:
  • Official undergraduate degree/diploma and the academic transcript of the accredited official training with the average grade at the university of origin.
  • Curriculum Vitae in English.
  • A photocopy of proof of English language (level B2.2)
  • Two letters of recommendation (academic).
  • A letter of motivation (2 pages maximum).
  • Identity Card or Passport.
Optional documents
  • Professional experience in any of the fields related to the master\'s programme.
  • Research experience.
  • Teaching experience.
  • Additional academic training in areas related to the master\'s programme.
  • Additional professional experience.
The undergraduate degree/diploma and the academic transcript If you have finished your Bachelor degree when you formalise your application, you will need to send us the following documents:
  • A photocopy of your undergraduate degree/diploma or Certification/proof of degree completion.
  • A photocopy of your official final undergraduate transcript.
However, if you have not yet completed your undergraduate studies when formalising application, you will need to provide us with the following documents:
  • A signed declaration of obtaining your degree before the commencement of the master\'s programme
  • A photocopy of the provisional undergraduate transcript.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 4,639 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,301 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 4,639 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,301 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Pompeu Fabra University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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  • Duration 12 months
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