Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master in Penal Law and Penal Sciences is a comprehensive program that provides students with a deep understanding of the principles and practices of penal law. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex and evolving field of penal law.

Program Details

• Duration: 41 weeks
• Credits: 90 ECTS
• Type: Master's degree
• Language: Spanish
• Dates: October 13, 2025 - July 30, 2026
• Modality: Presential
• Schedule: Monday and Wednesday (University of Barcelona), Tuesday and Thursday (Pompeu Fabra University)
• Location: Faculty of Law, University of Barcelona, and Pompeu Fabra University
• Price: 6,750 €

Objectives

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of penal law
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex and evolving field of penal law
• To provide students with a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of penal law

Target Audience

• Judges
• Prosecutors
• Lawyers
• Law enforcement officials
• Other professionals working in the field of penal law

Faculty

• Director: Dr. Víctor Gómez Martín, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
• Co-Director: Dr. Jesús Mª Silva Sánchez, Professor of Penal Law, Pompeu Fabra University
• Faculty Members:
  • Dr. Santiago Mir Puig, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Ricardo Robles Planas, Professor of Penal Law, Pompeu Fabra University
  • Dr. Mirentxu Corcoy Bidasolo, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Ramon Ragués, Professor of Penal Law, Pompeu Fabra University
  • Dr. Pablo Sánchez-Ostiz, Professor of Penal Law, University of Navarra
  • Dr. Jordi Nieva, Professor of Procedural Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Víctor Gómez, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Carolina Bolea, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. David-Isidro Carpio, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Carlos Castellví, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Javier Cigüela, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Ivó Coca, Professor of Penal Law, Pompeu Fabra University
  • Dr. David Felip, Professor of Penal Law, Pompeu Fabra University
  • Dr. Silvia Fernández, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. José-Ignacio Gallego, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Beatriz Goena, Professor of Penal Law, University of Navarra
  • Dr. Héctor García de la Torre, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Juan Carlos Hortal, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Mariona Llobet, Professor of Penal Law, Pompeu Fabra University
  • Dr. Marc Molins Raich, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Raquel Montaner, Professor of Penal Law, Pompeu Fabra University
  • Dr. Nuria Pastor, Professor of Penal Law, Pompeu Fabra University
  • Dr. Gabriel Rogé, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Alejandro Turienzo, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona
  • Dr. Vicente Valiente, Professor of Penal Law, University of Barcelona

Curriculum

• Module 1: Special Issues in Penal Law
  • 1.1. Interpretation of Penal Types
  • 1.2. Sexual Penal Law
  • 1.3. Physical and/or Psychological Violence against Vulnerable Persons and other forms of Discrimination
  • 1.4. Minors as Offenders
  • 1.5. Public Administration and Corruption
  • 1.6. Penal Responsibility of Legal Persons
  • 1.7. Imputation of Penal Responsibility for Accidents
  • 1.8. Empowerment, Deception, and Disloyalty
  • 1.9. Organized Crime
  • 1.10. Penal Law and Private Law (Civil/Mercantile)
  • 1.11. Penal Law and Administrative Sanctioning Law
  • 1.12. Penal Law and Labor and Social Security Law
  • 1.13. Crimes in the Process
  • 1.14. Procedural Penal Law
• Module 2: Foundations of Penal Law
  • 2.1. Contemporary Criminal Policy: Theory, Models, and Trends
  • 2.2. Penal Law Methodology
  • 2.3. Constitutional Jurisprudence in Penal Law
  • 2.4. Theories of Punishment
  • 2.5. Theories of Security Measures and other Consequences of Crime (Accessories, Civil Liability)
• Module 3: Theory of Crime
  • 3.1. Objective Typicity
  • 3.2. Subjective Typicity: Intent and Negligence
  • 3.3. Theory of Omission
  • 3.4. Authorship and Participation
  • 3.5. Iter Criminis, Attempt, and Preparatory Acts
  • 3.6. Causes of Exclusion of Antijuridicity
  • 3.7. Causes of Exclusion of Personal Imputation
  • 3.8. Causes of Exclusion of Punishability and Procedibility
  • 3.9. Theory of Crime in Corporate Penal Law
• Module 4: Final Master's Project (TFM)

Discounts

• Collectives with Discount:
  • Alumni or former students of the IL3-UB
  • Alumni UB with Master's quota
  • Professional associations and other entities with collaboration agreements
  • Corporate or entity collaborators
• Other Discounts:
  • Specific discounts for certain collectives or entities
  • Discounts for early payment or other payment facilities

Contact

• IL3-UB. Institute of Continuing Education
• Address: C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
• Phone:
• Email:

Additional Information

• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of penal law.
• The program is taught by a team of experienced professors and professionals in the field of penal law.
• The program includes a range of topics, including special issues in penal law, foundations of penal law, theory of crime, and procedural penal law.
• The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex and evolving field of penal law.
• The program is offered in Spanish and is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in penal law or related fields.