Program Overview
The Sociology and Demography at Pompeu Fabra University is a MSc 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 Sociology and Demography 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 4,639 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,301 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sociology and Demography programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Social Policy and the Welfare State (5 ECTS)
- Techniques of Statistical Analysis I (5 ECTS)
- Techniques of Statistical Analysis II (5 ECTS)
- Social Stratification Analysis (5 ECTS)
- Demographic Changes and Social Dynamics (5 ECTS)
- Family and Society (5 ECTS)
- Qualitative Research Methods (5 ECTS)
- Migration and society (5 ECTS)
- Labour Economics (5 ECTS)
- Design, evaluation and analysis of questionnaires for survey research (5 ECTS)
- Fundamentals of Political and Social Research (5 ECTS)
- Qualitative research methods (5 ECTS)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Mandatory documents
In order to be admitted to the Master in Sociology and Demography 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)
- Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional).
- A letter of motivation in English stating the candidate\'s interest in following the master\'s programme (2 pages maximum).
- Identity Card or Passport.
- 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.
- A photocopy of your undergraduate degree/diploma or Certification/proof of degree completion.
- A photocopy of your official final undergraduate transcript.
- 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 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
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.
About Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona, Spain
Universitat Pompeu Fabra is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months