Program Overview
The Political Science at Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona is a Master 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 Science 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: EUR 75 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 46 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Democracy and Citizenship
- Introduction to Research
- Master Thesis
- Public Policy Analysis and Management
- Research Methods
- European Integration: Theory and Political Process
- Immigration Policiy in the European Union
- Socio-Political Marketing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the Master\'s degree you must:
- Hold a four-year or three-year degree, preferably in Political Sciences, Sociology, Law, Economy, Journalism, History or other similar areas. If you hold a degree in other areas you may need to enrol on additional courses suitable to your academic needs. In general terms, you may need courses in the subjects of political science and public management and in quantitative data analysis methodologies.
- Have a good level of English (level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference).
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 75 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 46 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 75 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 46 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5
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- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 12 months