Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master's in Criminology and Penal Execution is an official and interuniversity program (Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Universitat de Girona, and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya) that has been taught for 26 years. This program provides students with a deep understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations of criminology, the functioning of the penal system, and the execution of penal sanctions. Students will acquire specific methodological knowledge to conduct empirical research in the field of criminology.

Target Audience

The program is aimed at graduates from various fields of social sciences and law (law, criminology, sociology, social work, social education) and health sciences (psychology). It is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a professional career in the field of penal justice, in a broad sense. The ideal candidate is a student concerned with explanations about delinquency and the functioning and improvement of the penal system, with sensitivity towards social problems. The candidate must be able to go beyond their original discipline and delve into the topic of delinquency and penal reaction from a criminological perspective.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 academic year full-time, 2 academic years part-time (60 ECTS credits)
• Calendar: From September to June
• Schedule: Face-to-face in the afternoon, from Monday to Friday between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
• Price:
  • Students from the EU: 1,302 €
  • Students from outside the EU: 5,749.8 €
• Places: 30
• Modality: Face-to-face
• Language: Spanish and English
• Access to: Doctorate in Law

Professional Outcomes

The program provides access to various professional fields, including:

• Local administration
• Police
• Technical advisory teams for penal matters
• Alternative penal measures
• Penitentiary centers
• Penitentiary surveillance
• Victimology
• Judicial field
• Juvenile justice
• Social exclusion
• Social reintegration
• Design of criminal policies
• Criminological research
• Private security
• Social exclusion
• Social reintegration
• Design of criminal policies
• Private security
• Doctoral studies

Program Structure

The Master's program is a collaborative effort between the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (coordinating university), the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, the Universitat de Girona, and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of criminology and penal execution, preparing them for a wide range of professional opportunities in the field of penal justice.