Program Overview

Introduction to the Global Studies Program

The Global Studies program is designed for students from around the world who want to understand the cultural, economic, legal, environmental, political, social, and technological phenomena that affect us today, regardless of our geographical location.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years
• Tuition Fees: Approximately 1,202.32€ per year for EU students and 6,800.32€ per year for non-EU students
• Places: 70 places available, with 40 for students from EU educational systems and 30 for students from non-EU educational systems
• Admissions: Access and admission to the Global Studies degree is exclusive to students with a high school diploma or equivalent from outside the EU
• Branch of Knowledge: Social Sciences and Law
• Schedule: Morning schedule for the first and second years, and morning and/or afternoon schedule for the third and fourth years, depending on the elective courses chosen
• Calendar: From September to June
• Credits: 240 ECTS
• Languages: The first and second years are taught entirely in English, and the third and fourth years are taught in Catalan, Spanish, and English, depending on the elective courses chosen

Objectives and Competencies

• The objective of the program is to train specialists in the phenomena that characterize the era of globalization, with a comprehensive and transdisciplinary vision from the social sciences
• Specific Competencies:
  • Describe global phenomena that affect the entire world population from a transdisciplinary perspective
  • Analyze global phenomena based on the local-global dialectic
  • Construct a holistic vision based on the conceptual and methodological foundations of the different disciplines that make up global knowledge
  • Reflect critically on globalization and its challenges, taking into account ethical, cultural, environmental, human rights, gender, and social justice considerations
  • Recognize cultural, religious, and value diversity for understanding, managing, and resolving global conflicts and problems
  • Design and resolve global problems through different methodologies specific to the disciplines that make up the degree
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand and intervene in contemporary problems
• Transversal Competencies:
  • Communicate effectively in English and other languages
• Basic and General Competencies:
  • Apply knowledge to work or vocation in a professional manner
  • Elaborate and defend arguments and solve problems within their area of study
  • Gather and interpret relevant data to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues
  • Transmit information, ideas, problems, and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences
  • Have developed the necessary learning skills to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy
  • Communicate ideas, content, and knowledge with clarity and precision using the most appropriate expression and discourse for each audience and context
  • Show knowledge of the implications of new ideological, political, economic, and technological forms that act in the global contemporary society from a globalized and cosmopolitan perspective
  • Develop attitudes and skills that facilitate internationalization and their training as authentic citizens sensitive to the values of peace and equality, and susceptible to understanding, managing, and administering knowledge in a global community

Student Profile

The program is aimed at students who have completed secondary education and wish to study globalization and its actors, factors, phenomena, dynamics, and processes in a global society. The presence of national and international students in the same degree offers a special opportunity for intercultural coexistence and training, converting the classroom into a forum for mutual knowledge and global dialogue.

Study Plan

• Denomination of the Studies: Global Studies
• Title to be Obtained: Graduate in Global Studies
• Minimum Duration of the Studies and ECTS Credits: 4 years / 240 ECTS
• Structure of the Study Plan: The study plan includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses, as well as a final degree project

Internships

Students have the opportunity to do internships in various companies and institutions, both in Spain and abroad, to gain practical experience in the field of global studies.

International Mobility

The program includes a mandatory stay abroad, where students can study at a partner university and earn credits towards their degree. The university has partnerships with institutions around the world, offering students a unique opportunity to experience different cultures and academic environments.

Double Degree Program

The university offers a double degree program with the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia, allowing students to earn two degrees in four years. Students can spend their third year at RMIT and earn a degree in International Studies, in addition to their degree in Global Studies from the UPF.

Professional Outcomes

Graduates of the Global Studies program can pursue careers in a variety of fields, including international relations, diplomacy, development, human rights, and global business. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global issues and the skills to analyze and address them, making them competitive in the job market.

Languages in the Degree

The degree includes the study of languages, with English as the vehicular language for the first two years. Students can also choose to study other languages, such as Spanish, Catalan, French, or Arabic, and participate in language exchange programs or internships abroad to improve their language skills.

Testimonials

The program has received positive feedback from students, who appreciate the opportunity to study global issues from a transdisciplinary perspective and gain practical experience through internships and international mobility.

External References

The Global Studies program is part of a growing trend in higher education, with similar programs offered at universities around the world. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global issues and the skills to analyze and address them, making them competitive in the job market.