Program Overview
The Regional and Population Studies at Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Spanish, Catalan 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 humanities. 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 Regional and Population Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish, Catalan
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Regional and Population Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methodology
- Advanced Topics in Regional and Population Studies
- Master Thesis
- Cities and Metropolitan Areas
- Regional Planning
- Geographical Information Systems, Planning and Landscape
- Tourism and Territory
- Local and Regional Development
- Water, Energy and Land Management
- Mobility, Transport and Territory
- Work Placement
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to this Master\'s degree you must hold a four-year degree, a bachelor\'s degree, a three-year degree, or an advanced engineering/architecture degree or diploma, or an official EHEA university qualification valid for admission to Master\'s degree courses in the country in which it was obtained.
- Student record: 60% with the aim of giving preference to students with the best overall grades.
- Curriculum Vitae: 30%. With special emphasis on the compatibility between your previous studies and professional experience in relation to the master\'s degree. Research projects, grants and publications will also be assessed.
- Interview and/or cover letter: 10%.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona 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.
About Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra, Spain
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-10-17
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English, Spanish, Catalan
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60