Overview

Why choose this course?

With the master's degree in History of Science - Science, History and Society from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona you will have the opportunity to analyse examples from a variety of disciplines and periods, which will allow to discover important questions about the evolution of science. How is scientific knowledge produced? What is the relationship between science and other social, political, economic and cultural issues? How is scientific and technological heritage defined and managed? How is it communicated?

The master's degree offers two specialisations: research-oriented, which emphasises those competences needed for an academic career, and professionally oriented, which prepares students for working in areas such as science communication and popularisation, museology, and management of scientific heritage. With the best lecturers in history of science, medicine and technology in the Barcelona area, this master's degree prepares you for a professional career in historical research and scientific communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Material Culture, Heritage and Communication

From Frankenstein to Einstein: Contemporary Science and Society

Individual, Health and Society

The Origins of Modern Science
Science in History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-16 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

History Natural Sciences View 4 other Masters in History 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

Access to this master's degree is open to holders of an official bachelor's degree from a Spanish university or from another higher education institution within or outside the European Higher Education Area, provided this gives access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.

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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

3960 EUR / year

≈ 3960 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1680 EUR / year

≈ 1680 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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