Overview

Would you like to study in an international environment? This programme is offered in English and attracts international and multidiciplinary students, and welcomes applications from graduates in political science and other social sciences.The Political Science master's degree at Autonomous University of Barcelona is taught by professors and researchers in the Department of Political Science at the UAB, together with professors from other universities from Spain and abroad.It offers an academic structure that allows students to adapt themselves professionally to highly qualified environments in the fields of research, public administration, political institutions, public and political as well as non-governmental organisations, as well as companies from the private sector and their relations with the public sector.

Career options

The Master's degree in Political Science is an advanced studies programme that enables students to move on into the following highly-qualified professional groups:Research: advanced research in politics, activities that allow the generation of new scientific knowledge in the discipline, exhaustive and precise analysis of complex political phenomena, transfer of knowledge using the appropriate formats depending on the type of audience.Public administration: directive, management, coordination, study, assessment and planning tasks in any sector of public administration, political institutions and organisations operating at international, European, national, regional or local levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Democracy and Citizenship

Research

Master's Dissertation

Public Policy Analysis and Management

Migration Policies, Integration, and Management of Religious Diversity
Socio-Political Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Political Science View 18 other Masters in Political Science in Spain

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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).

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1140 EUR / year

≈ 1140 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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