Official Master's Degree in Political Science
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Access
Access to this master's degree is open to holders of an official bachelor's degree from a Spanish university or from another higher education institution within or outside the European Higher Education Area, provided this gives access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.Admission requirements
To be admitted to the master’s degree, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, undergraduate degree, or diploma, preferably in Political Science, Sociology, Economics, History, or other related fields. Applicants with qualifications from educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) may also be admitted, provided that they can demonstrate an equivalent level of education. Applicants must also demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English, equivalent to B2 level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This proficiency may be demonstrated through official certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or by providing evidence of previous university studies completed in English.
Selection criteria
When the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, the following criteria will apply:
- Academic record: 25%
- Curriculum vitae: 25%
- Previous studies in Political Science or equivalent fields: 25%
- Statement of interest: 25%
Complementary training
Students from degree programmes not directly related to Political Science or Sociology may be required to complete additional training modules. These will be determined on an individual basis by the selection committee and completed during the first term.
The additional training modules required will not exceed 20% of the total credits of the master’s degree.
These modules are designed to ensure that students from other fields of study have an appropriate foundation in Political Science and consist of the following subjects:
- Comparative Politics I (6 ECTS credits)
- Research Techniques (6 ECTS credits)