Access
The access requirements for official master's education are described in Article 16 of Royal Decree 1393/2007, amended by Royal Decree 861/2010.
Admissions
APPLICANT PROFILE
Graduates, licenciados/as, and titulados/as from the branches of social and legal sciences, arts and humanities, and health sciences. Especially social and cultural anthropology, sociology, history, art history, geography, teaching and education, nursing, political science, psychology, journalism, advertising, audiovisual communication, social work, social education, sports, law, tourism, business administration and management, business and economic sciences, labor, labor relations and human resources, international relations, fine arts, and any other undergraduate degree from the three branches.
Applicants possessing degrees from any other branch (sciences, engineering, and architecture) are also welcome.
- B1 Language proficiency level from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in order to be able read texts in English and/or French. Applicants from other countries must accredit a B1 knowledge level of Spanish, if necessary.
- Although not necessary, proven professional experience in any field will be valued.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Admission criteria are based on internal preferences marked by the very guidelines of the program in question, established and evaluated by an assessment committee formed for such purpose that is comprised by the master's coordinator and one representative from each subject matter (advanced, professional, and practical). A selection process will occur to choose the most ideal applicants that is based on their fit with certain requirements that are detailed next. In order to be admitted into the program, applicants must receive at least 50 of the possible 100 points:
a. Sixty percent of the total points are based on the applicant's academic record.
b. Professional and personal experience is worth 20%.
c. Among the applicants, preference will be given towards those who have completed an undergraduate degree within the social sciences or humanities. This is a favorable element within the set of considerations, but in no case will it be a determining factor. This accounts for 20%.