Master in Public and Social Policies

Official Master in Public and Social Policies

Specific admissions requirements:

• University degree in the field of Political Science, Health Science, Labour Science, Law, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, History, or other social sciences.

• Proof of English language level B1 is desirable.

Specific selection procedure for the Master in Public and Social Policies:

• The suitability of candidates' profiles will be based on a written presentation of a maximum of two pages, in which the candidate explains their suitability for the Master programme and their professional objectives.

• Participants on the Master in Public and Social Policies will ideally have a university degree in the fields of Political Science, Health Science, Labour Science, Law, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, History, or other social sciences.

• In addition, both national and international experience would be considered favourable (experience in government and private institutions, including NGOs, international bodies and their local agencies).

As set out in Article 6 of Royal Decree 861/2010 of 2 July on Credit Recognition and Transfer, the above mentioned professional and work experience will be recognised in the form of credits that will count towards obtaining the final certificate, as long as said professional experience is related to the key competencies dealt with in the programme.

• Academic transcript.

• A personal interview with the candidate or consideration of their CV.

Obligatory documentation*:

• Signed document confirming the authenticity of the attached documentation (original)
• Letter of interest in studying the Master (maximum 2 pages)
• CV
• Photocopy of national identity card/ passport
• Certified copy of university degree (with original stamp)
• Certified copy of university transcript (with original stamp)

Desirable documentation:

• Photocopy of level B1 English certificate

*Additional information may be requested if necessary.

Procedure:

1. Enrolment
   • Complete the on line admissions form.
   • Pay an enrolment fee of 120 € which will be returned to you if your application is unsuccessful.
   • Send your curriculum vitae, university qualification, ID or Passport, passport size photograph in JPG format to docs@idec.upf.edu in order to take part in the selection process.
2. Admission
   • IDEC and the academic staff for the program will select candidates via personal or curricular interviews.
   • Notice of acceptance on to the program will be given in writing.
3. Registration
   1. Once you have received a letter of acceptance on to the program and before the beginning of the course you must present the following documentation:
      1. Stamped or approved university qualification
      2. Academic Record in case of Foreign Studies
   2. Payment of fees. You can pay fees in the following ways:
      • By cash
      • By check
      • By credit card
      • By bank draft, in which case you must send a copy as proof of payment by e-mail to docs@idec.upf.edu or fax to +34 93 542 18 50, indicating the code number -1007- of the course and the name of the participant.

Información y matrícula
IDEC-Universitat Pompeu Fabra
info@idec.upf.edu
Balmes, 132-134
08008 Barcelona
Tel.: +34 93 542 18 50