Explore why institutions develop as they do and how political choices affect economies. This English-taught master’s brings economics, political science and economic history into one research-focused programme.
Course essentials
- Institution
- University of Barcelona (UB)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Economics
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Campus Diagonal, Barcelona, Spain
- Duration
- 2 years, full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS
- Tuition
- Published 2026–27 tuition per year: EU €1,660; non-EU €4,920. The programme says 2027–28 prices are not yet fixed. Optional overseas pathways have separate arrangements.
- Intake
- The page gives a September 2026 start but a December 2026–May 2027 application window under an inconsistent cycle heading. Confirm the next cohort calendar directly.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-30
Learning and experience
The first year develops foundations in comparative politics, political economy, economic theory, history and quantitative methods. The second combines 30 ECTS of options with a 30-ECTS dissertation. That extended project gives you time to develop and investigate your own question.
Who it may suit
It may suit graduates interested in explaining social and political change with evidence. Research, policy analysis and further academic study are possible directions to explore.
Admissions and intake
The university seeks a suitable undergraduate background and academic record, with English at B2 or above unless the stated exemptions apply. Consult the programme team about preparatory economics or statistics study and the next admissions cycle.
The page gives a September 2026 start but a December 2026–May 2027 application window under an inconsistent cycle heading. Confirm the next cohort calendar directly.
Fees and planning
Published 2026–27 tuition per year: EU €1,660; non-EU €4,920. The programme says 2027–28 prices are not yet fixed. Optional overseas pathways have separate arrangements.
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