Understanding the World

By focussing on the study of the world, this track aims at deepening one’s understanding of the world through the analysis of history, economy and politics of Western societies in the post-colonial era. Students will be able to relate self-centred views of the West to a more universal perspective of social, political and economic organisation. 

• Student profile: 

This International Track (IT) is addressed to students from all bachelor's degrees interested in complementing their basic training with a selection of specific subjects in matters related to international politics. 
No previous knowledge in this field is needed to enroll in the IT. The final decision will be made by the academic coordinator of the programme.

Understanding the World' Courses

Courses	Credits	Guides
Theory of Democracy	6ECTS	Study guide
International Relations	6ECTS	Study guide
Social Movements (since 1945)	6ECTS	Study guide
Research Internship	6ECTS	Study guide

Apart from the compulsory subjects of the Track, you can choose, optionally, to take an elective course from the list below. You can choose to do one or none. 

Elective courses	Credits	Guides
Contemporary History of East Asia (from 1945)	6ECTS	Study guide
Contemporary History of Europe (from 1945)	6ECTS	Study guide
Contemporary History of the British Isles	6ECTS	Study guide
Introduction to English Literature	6ECTS	Study guide
Introduction to the Social and Cultural Anthropology	6ECTS	Study guide
Introduction to the Philosophy of Language	6ECTS	Study guide
World Economic History	6ECTS	Study guide

The total amount of credits of the track is 24 ECTS. In case students want to take an elective course, which is not mandatory, you will earn a total of 30 ECTS. 

Please bear in mind that for the INTERNSHIP there is no pre-established schedule yet, as the timetable must be agreed with your internship and/or track supervisor. Once you have chosen the elective subject from your TRACK—in case you want to do it—you can meet with your supervisor and show them your calendar. Together you will decide the exact schedule for your internship. As an approximation, you should do about 150 hours (corresponding to a 6 ECTS module).

Students for whom English is not their mother tongue, a level of C1 (Common European Framework of Reference) is required. 

Students must have completed the 60ECTS at the home university, which equals the first year of the bachelor's degree studies.

The final decision will be made by the academic coordinator of the programme.

Academic Information and Coordination:

Dr. Nicola Di Nino, Lecturer and Vice-Dean of Internships and Mobility of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities: nicola.DiNino@uab.cat; ga.lletres@uab.cat. Tel. +34 93 581 17 58.

Academic Office at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities: ga.lletres@uab.cat  

Tel. +34 93 581 17 58 

For admission Process:

Mobility and Exchange Unit at the International Relations Office: international.tracks@uab.cat. Tel:+34 93 586 8499/3155 

Please take into account that every year the dates could have slight changes. 

1^st admission period

Period	Procedure
From late April to late June	Pre-registration is done through the International Relations Office
From June to July	Resolutions notified
During September	Enrolment

2^nd admission period

Period	Procedure
Mid September to late November	Pre-registration is done through the International Relations Office
From November to December	Resolutions notified
During February	Enrolment

You will need to collect and scan the following mandatory documentation to attach to the online application: 

• For European Students an ID copy
• For non-European Students a passport copy
• Transcript of records
• Health Insurance (Must be presented in the arrival at the UAB)
• C1 level English certificate (except native speakers)