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 2024-10-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00

More details

7 September if there are still places left

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy Political Science View 7 other Masters in Public Policy in Spain

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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).

Tuition Fee

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International

4500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 75 EUR per credit during 12 months.
EU/EEA

1680 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28 EUR per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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