Overview

Global Studies at Pompeu Fabra University is one of the two degrees existing in Europe and the only taught entirely in English in the first two courses.

Career prospects:

According to the experience of graduates of previous graduating classes and also of graduates in other countries where these studies are implemented, graduates in Global Studies can find employment in a wide range of professional opportunities that are detailed below.

government administrations (local, regional, national, and international)

diplomatic corps

cultural and educational institutions

the media

multinational companies

import and export firms

non-governmental organizations working in cooperation and development

political parties

private international authorities

international consultancy services

research organizations

think tanks

environmental agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Data Analysis

Global History I

Global Communications Industries

Research Methods Applied to Global Studies

International Economics and Finance

International Relations

Global Studies

Regulatory and Political Bases of the Global Society

Geography, Environment and Sustainability

Theories of Culture

Contemporary Thought

Global History II

Theories of Integration

Global History III

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies General Studies View 4 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Photocopy of the receipt for payment of the rights of transcript

Identity document in force and 2 photocopies

Direct debit authorisation

Enrolment fee exemptions and/or discounts.

Foreign language accreditation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6800 EUR / year

≈ 6800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1202 EUR / year

≈ 1202 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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