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Overview
Programme Description
This is a collaborative project by three research groups based at the University of Barcelona that have a strong international reputation. These groups focus on comparative politics (PI Carles Boix), political economy (PI Albert Solé-Ollé) and economic history (PI Alfonso Herranz-Loncán). They form the backbone of a vibrant network of social science research at UB and will give students access to a versatile group of teaching and research staff at the top of their fields.
The Institutions and Political Economy programme at the University of Barcelona responds to the gradual convergence between the fields of political science, political economy and economic history in research and policymaking. This convergence has been accompanied by a growing demand among social science postgraduate students for interdisciplinary programmes that overcome the limitations associated with the traditional boundaries between disciplines.
This program addresses many of the most relevant social science debates. What is the relationship between political institutions and economic outcomes? What determines the distribution of material and political resources? What is at the root of social cooperation and conflict? Why are some countries and regions less egalitarian and prosperous than others? What are the causes of increasing political polarization? What are the main economic and political challenges in the face of the global environmental crisis? It is only through a multidisciplinary approach to social science that we can properly address these questions, and it is the masters main mission to try to meet this need.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Politics: Political Behavior
- Political Economy of Public Policy
- Economic History: Long-term economic growth, a global approach
- Research design
- Data science
- Microeconomics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Public Policy Political Science View 36 other Masters in Economics in SpainAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Special priority is given to those who have a bachelor's degree in political science and administration, economics, history, sociology or geography. However, other degrees will also be considered.
- Those who hold equivalent qualifications issued by a higher education institution from another state in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that enables access to masters degrees in that state, will also be eligible.
- Likewise, graduates with equivalent qualifications obtained from educational systems outside the EHEA may also gain access without having to homologate their qualifications.
- The master's degree is taught in English. Consequently, students must prove that they have a good knowledge of the language (level B2 or equivalent) through official certificates such as IELTS or TOEFL, or they must show that they have pursued higher education in English in the past.
Tuition Fee
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International
4920 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 82 EUR per credit during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
1620 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27 EUR per credit during 24 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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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