Barcelona?Price not found on official pages
41% society, ethics and law · 29% free electives
Master's Degree in Public Policy
Máster en Políticas Públicas / Public PolicyTranslated
Our classification by 85 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 1-year master's programme, taught in English, in Barcelona.
Price€19.37–€82/ credit · 2026/27 · depending on citizenship€19.37/ credit · 2026/27 · EU/EEA For you · EU/EEA€82/ credit · 2026/27 · non-EU For you · non-EU
Next dateClasses start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027Starts
LanguageEnglish
Duration1 year
What you will study
85 modules published
What are all the subjects?
All 85 modules
CF para el Acceso al Máster en Políticas Públicas / Public Policy · 3 modules · all elective · 9 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 |
Source: web.ub.edu, checked 30 Oct 2026
Políticas Públicas / Public Policy · 82 modules · 345 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Required | 4 | |
| Required | 4 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Required | 6 | |
| Required | 6 | |
| Required | 6 | |
| Required | 8 |
Source: web.ub.edu, checked 30 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelMaster universitario · EQF 7, ISCED 7
QualificationMáster en Políticas Públicas / Public Policy
Credits60 ECTS
DeliveryOn campus
Thesis / final project
- Credits8
- RequiredYes
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More society, ethics and law than 5 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeMaster's Degree in Public Policy
UB
UB85
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
- Free electives
Is this a typical programme?
More society, ethics and law, less thesis
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Society, ethics and law
Less here than typical
Specialist subjects
Thesis
About the same as typical: projects and labs, data and computing, business and management, research methods, languages and communication, internship, maths and foundations.
What is only here?
54 modules not found at 6 similar programmes
Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.
Society, ethics and law
33- Introduction to Political Actors and Institutions
- European Defense and Security Policy
- Conflict and Consensus in Global Cities
- Social Conflicts and Local Governance
- Law and Public Policy: A Comparative Perspective
- Public Policy Analysis Exercise
- Geopolitics of Energy
- Complex Governance of Global Challenges
+25 more
- Multilevel Governance in Europe
- Multilevel Governance
- The European Union and Its Neighbours: Policies, Institutions and Instruments
- International Migration
- Nationalism and Democracy
- Politics of International Organizations
- International Climate Change Policy
- Environmental Policy in Europe
- Urban Environmental Policies
- Immigration Integration Policies
- Transport Policies and Planning
- Minority Politics in the Middle East
- Transnational Policies in Europe
- Political Processes of the European Union
- International Relations of Global Cities
- International Relations of the Middle East
- Democratic Backsliding
- Russia in World Politics
- Global Civil Society
- Philosophy of Public Policy
- Public Policy Evaluation
- Urban Public Policy
- European Public Policies
- Global Public Policies
- Public Policy and Policy Processes
Business and management
10- International Trade and Economic Institutions
- Economics of Urban Public Services
- Political Economy of Euro-Mediterranean Relations
- Political Economy of the Welfare State
- Public Services Management
- Local Public Management
- Global Trade Governance
- Innovation and Local Economy
+2 more
- Single Market and Competition Policy in Europe
- Economic Analysis of Governments
Research methods
4- Advanced Qualitative Analysis
- Advanced Qualitative Methods Applied to Policy Evaluation
- Advanced Quantitative Methods Applied to Policy Evaluation
- Methods for Public Policy Analysis (Qualitative)
Data and computing
3- Introduction to Data Analysis
- Data Analysis and Big Data
- Data Visualization
Projects and labs
3- Impact Evaluation in Practice
- Introduction to Public Policy Evaluation: What It Is For in Practice
- Politics and Practice of International Humanitarianism
Languages and communication
1- Social Media Analysis
Where you'll study
Studying in Barcelona
What is the campus like?
City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 1,731,649 in 2025
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution
RankingARWU 2026: 151-200, world
FacilitiesGymInferred, Library, Sports fields, Sports hall, Stadium, Tennis courts
FoodMeal planInferred
The rest of what we hold on UB is on its page.
What it costs
At least €4,950.21 for the first year
What does the first year cost?
≥ €4,950.21 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2026/27 · 60 credits€4,920
Application fee€30.21
?Not published: visa fee, insurance and living costs
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
For you · EU/EEA
≥ €1,192.41 first year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA · our sum
Tuition 2026/27 · 60 credits€1,162.20
Application fee€30.21
?Not published: living costs
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
For you · non-EU
≥ €4,950.21 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2026/27 · 60 credits€4,920
Application fee€30.21
?Not published: visa fee, insurance and living costs
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EU/EEA citizens | 2026/27 | €19.37 / credit |
| Tuition | Non-EU citizens | 2026/27 | €82 / credit |
Scholarships·Unknown
What changes the price?
1 thing that move it
×4.2
EU/EEA€19.37
non-EU€82
Your passport changes the rate.
Is that expensive?
A typical price
Among 7 similar programmes, in euros / credit
This programme €82
Costs more than 0 of 6 similar programmes. Half of them cost €82.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 7, cheapest first
How to start
Starts: Classes start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027
When does it happen?
What do they ask for?
Prior educationLevel: Bachelor · Accepted: Spanish official degree; Eehe degree giving master access; Non eehe degree after equivalence check
How to apply·Unknown
What else to look at
Other options
How do the alternatives compare?
2 of 6 similar publish a price
Similar: same level, field and language, Spain
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeMaster's Degree in Public Policy UB | SimilarMaster's Degree in International Development UB | SimilarMaster's Degree in International Relations UB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €82 / credit · 2026/27 | Not published | Not published |
| Duration | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Language | English | English | English and Spanish |
| Next date | Not published | Not published | Not published |
0 of 6 publish a next date.
UBSpain
Master's Degree in Sociology: Social Transformations and Innovation
Máster en Sociología: Transformaciones Sociales e InnovaciónTranslated
€19.37–€82 / credit · 2026/27 · by citizenship €19.37 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA) €82 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (non-EU)
52% society, ethics and law · 16% thesis
Complutense Madrid · Pozuelo de AlarcónSpain
Master's Degree in Political Analysis
Máster Universitario en Análisis PolíticoTranslated
€45.02–€84.07 / credit · 2026/27 · by citizenship €45.02 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA) €84.07 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (non-EU)
36% society, ethics and law · 21% business and management
IE · MadridSpain
Master in International Relations
€34,500 · year not stated · confirm with the source
44% society, ethics and law · 13% business and management
Rolling start
Where this comes from
Every fact has a source
Why trust this page?
100 facts from 3 official sources
Checked 4 days ago.
100facts with a quote
3official pages
2fields marked unknown
The short version
The programme, from the facts
Master's Degree in Public Policy is a master's programme in social sciences and psychology at Universitat de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. It takes 1 year. It carries 60 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 85 modules, of which 79 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are society, ethics and law (50%), free electives (20%) and business and management (13%).
It includes a final thesis.
How much does Master's Degree in Public Policy cost?
€82 / credit · 2026/27 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (EU/EEA citizens: €19.37; Non-EU citizens: €82).
When is the next deadline or start?
Classes start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027 (Starts).
What language is it taught in?
English.
How long does it take?
1 year.
Where is it?
Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Spotted a mistake? Report an error and we fix and log it.
Everything we hold
All 15 fields we hold
Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.
Admission · 1 with values · 1 without
Language requirement?Not found on official pages
Prior educationLevel: Bachelor · Accepted: Spanish official degree; Eehe degree giving master access; Non eehe degree after equivalence check
Programme · 10 with values
QualificationMáster en Políticas Públicas / Public Policy
Credits60 ECTS
DeliveryOn campus
Duration1 year
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelMaster universitario · EQF 7, ISCED 7
Official namesOfficial native: Máster en Políticas Públicas / Public Policy
Start ruleNote: Inferred from the institution-wide academic calendar; the programme page does not state its own start, and an individual programme may start on another date. · Rule: Classes start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027 · Scope: Institution calendar · Applies to: All · Start date: 14 Sep 2026 · 2026/27 · Second term window: 1 Feb 2027; 8 Feb 2027Inferred
StructureFacultad de Economía y Empresa · Type: Managing centreCredit distribution · Total: 60 · Thesis: 8 · Elective: 26 · Compulsory: 26Interuniversity · Coordinator: Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Thesis / final projectCredits: 8 · Required: Yes
Institution record: Universitat de Barcelona