Criminology, Ethics & Environmental Governance
The itinerary is ideal for students interested in comparative approaches, ethical dilemmas and regulatory frameworks, who want to develop analytical, research and communication skills in English. It is especially recommended for those who consider careers or advanced studies in criminology, law, public policies, environmental governance, international organizations or academic research.
Teaching period: 1st semester (9/9/2026 – 5/02/2027)
The International Track Criminology, Ethics & Environmental Governance offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the main global challenges related to crime, punishment, ethical decision making and environmental protection. This itinerary is designed to provide students with a solid theoretical basis and analytical skills to understand complex social, legal and ethical problems in an international context.
Through subjects such as Bioethics, Comparative Penology, Environmental Law and Criminological Language, students analyze the ethical dimensions of scientific and technological progress, criminal systems from a comparative perspective, the legal frameworks of environmental governance and the development of communicative skills specialized in criminology. The itinerary encourages critical thinking, comparative analysis and the integration of ethical and legal perspectives, preparing students for professional or academic careers in criminology, law, public policies, environmental governance and related fields, both nationally and internationally.
- Student Profile
This International Track is aimed at students from other universities with an interest in criminology, ethics, law and environmental governance from an interdisciplinary and international perspective. It is especially suitable for students motivated to critically analyze contemporary social, legal and ethical challenges related to crime, punishment, scientific progress and environmental protection.
Subjects International Track
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Subjects |
Credits |
Guides |
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Bioethics |
6ECTS |
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Comparative Penology |
6ECTS |
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Environmental Law |
6ECTS |
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Criminological Language |
6ECTS |
Elective subjects 1st semester
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Subjects |
Credits |
Guides |
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Contemporary Social Structures |
6ECTS |
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Comparative Literature |
6ECTS |
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Cultural History of the British Isles |
6ECTS |
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Ethics (Artificial Intelligence) |
6ECTS |
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Exploring World Geography: Places and Regions in Human Geography |
6ECTS |
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Introduction to Linguistics |
6ECTS |
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Mind and Brain I |
6ECTS |
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Political Institutions |
6ECTS |
Academic Coordination
Dr Cristina Blasi Casagran, cristina.blasi@uab.cat
Places offer
Every year, 5 new places are offered on this International Track.
This international track is especially for students with master's degree in law, or students who have passed 180 ECTS credits or are in the final year of a bachelor's degree including subjects covering law, political science or international relations. The final selection decision will be made by the programme coordinator.
The academic coordination will assess the candidates according to the admission requirements, taking into account the documentation delivered and the adequacy and qualifications of the academic transcript. The academic coordination of the IT will resolve the applications for admission.
Price
The price of the IT credit will be that set by the UAB Social Council for Visiting Students.
Implantation course
The UAB will offer this IT programme starting in the 2026/27 academic year.
Registration Information
Academic Information and Coordination:
- Academic information related to the track: Dr. Cristina Blasi, Mobility Coordinator of the Faculty of Law: cristina.blasi@uab.cat.
- Exchange Office at the Faculty of Law: intercanvis.dret@uab.cat. Tel. +34 93 581 10 79.
- Academic Management Office at the Faculty of Law: ga.dret@uab.cat. Tel. 93 581 10 62.
Information about the admissions process:
Mobility and Exchange Unit at the International Relations Office: international.tracks@uab.cat. Tel.: +34 93 586 84 99 / 31 55
Please take into account that every year the dates could have slight changes.
| Period | Procedure |
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| From late April to late June | Pre-registration is done through the International Relations Office |
| From June to July | Resolutions notified |
| During September | 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)
