Why do opportunities differ between people, families and generations? This English-taught research master’s at Universitat Pompeu Fabra helps you explore social questions through theory, population data and empirical research.
Elementos esenciales del curso
- Institución
- Universidad Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
- País
- España
- Asunto
- Psicología y Ciencias Sociales
- Nivel de estudio
- Grado de maestría
- La enseñanza del idioma
- Inglés
- Formato del estudio
- En el campus
- Campus
- Ciutadella campus, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
- Duración
- 1 academic year full-time, or 2 academic years part-time
- Créditos
- 60 ECTS
- Cuotas de matrícula
- UPF's 2026–27 published total registration amount for 60 credits is €1,302 for EU citizens and qualifying residents in Spain, or €5,749.80 for non-EU students outside that category. A study stay does not qualify as residency for this rate. Application fee: €30.21. Living costs are additional.
- Ingreso
- September to June teaching calendar. The final published 2026 admission round closed on 23 August 2026. Dates for the next intake were not confirmed in this review.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-25
Lo que aprenderás
The programme combines statistical analysis with study of social inequalities, demographic change, welfare policy, family and gender. A 20-credit thesis gives you time to investigate a question in depth and develop a clear argument from evidence.
¿Este curso podría ser adecuado para usted?
Consider this course if you want to move from noticing social patterns to understanding how to investigate them. You might enjoy developing research skills for further study or work involving policy and social analysis. Bring a question you care about, while staying open to what the evidence might reveal.
Solicitud
Applicants provide a degree or evidence of expected completion, academic records, an English CV, a motivation letter and two references. UPF asks for B2 English, with an exemption request possible for native speakers or previous study in English. If your background is outside the social sciences, use the motivation letter to explain your interest in changing direction.
Planning your experience
Classes are based at the Ciutadella campus in Barcelona. Compare housing and commuting costs alongside the course fee, and leave time for reading and data work. Our Guía de estudio de Barcelona offers a starting point for planning daily life.
Sources: programme structure and learning, admission requirements, 2026–27 tuition categories, application process and fee, application calendar. Reviewed 25 October 2026.