Go beyond following political events to studying how they can be explained. UAB’s English-taught Political Science master’s combines theoretical questions with qualitative and quantitative research.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Psychology and social sciences
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Faculty of Political Science and Sociology, Bellaterra, Spain
- Duration
- 1 year, full-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- 2026/27: €19.37 per credit for EU citizens and non-EU citizens holding an EU residence permit; €75 per credit for non-EU citizens without an EU residence permit. For 60 ECTS this is €1,162.20 or €4,500, respectively, before other charges. Confirm your applicable category with UAB.
- Intake
- The 2026/27 course began on 29 September 2026 and pre-registration is shown as closed. Ask about the next cycle.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-29
Learning and experience
The first semester covers research design, democracy, public opinion and policy analysis. Later study offers choices such as migration, welfare states and multilevel governance, subject to the year’s availability. A 12-credit dissertation lets you bring the methods together around a political question.
Who it may suit
It may suit you if you want to examine public decisions, institutions or political behaviour in depth. The research training can support further academic study and interests in policy analysis, public administration or civil-society organisations.
Admission and intake
Political science, sociology, economics, history and related graduates are welcomed. B2 English is required; relevant applicants from other backgrounds may be assigned additional preparation.
The 2026/27 course began on 29 September 2026 and pre-registration is shown as closed. Ask about the next cycle.
Fees and planning
2026/27: €19.37 per credit for EU citizens and non-EU citizens holding an EU residence permit; €75 per credit for non-EU citizens without an EU residence permit. For 60 ECTS this is €1,162.20 or €4,500, respectively, before other charges. Confirm your applicable category with UAB.
Official programme information · Admission requirements
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