Overview

Research Sociology and Demography at Pompeu Fabra University main objective of the master's degree is to provide solid research training to social scientists and social science professionals. Students will learn how to formulate and empirically test alternative theories and hypotheses on the main socio-demographic changes affecting modern societies and their inequality structures.

The approach used in the master's degree is both analytical and empirical. First, students will learn how to apply the latest theoretical developments used by the scientific community to better understand the structure and dynamics of modern societies. Second they will learn how to apply state-of-the art methodological tools to test the validity of their theoretical propositions.

Career prospects

Higher education
International organizations
Public and private social science research centres and services
Socio-labour audits
Institutional analysis and consultancy
Centres for demographic studies
Social scientific criticism, analysis, and journalism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Policy and the Welfare State

Techniques of Statistical Analysis

Techniques of Statistical Analysis

Social Stratification Analysis

Demographic Changes and Social Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

111

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

111

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5750 EUR / year

≈ 5750 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

1800 EUR / year

≈ 1800 EUR / year

Additional Details

Non EU Students: 5,749.8 €

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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Funding

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Barcelona

Funding

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