Double Degree
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona and The University of Warwick in Coventry (UK) are proud to launch a new Double Degree in 2014 for students wishing to specialise in the theoretical and philosophical aspects of politics. The Department of Political and Social Sciences at UPF and the Politics and International Studies (PAIS) Department at The University of Warwick have teamed up to offer a double theory-philosophy programme by taking the MA in Political & Legal Theory at Warwick and the Master in Political Philosophy at UPF.
Studying in two different countries is inherently beneficial: in addition to exploring your subject from two different starting points, you will develop your inter-cultural skills and experience as well, not to mention enhance your ability to adapt to new situations. Furthermore, you will be able to enhance your prospects beyond the MA course as employers and reputable universities worldwide recognise the academic excellence of Warwick and UPF graduates.
Programme content
Students in the Double Degree take the MA in Political and Legal Theory at Warwick as well as the Master in Political Philosophy at UPF. You can further specialise through choosing optional modules, allowing you to enrich your strongly philosophical dissertation with viewpoints from other areas of politics studies.
You will be able to start your studies either at Warwick or at UPF. You will follow the component of your first year before moving on to your second year university; the summer in between is a great opportunity to take advantage of internship opportunities in the UK, Spain or further afield. During the second year you will follow a second round of taught modules before moving on to a joint 15,000 word dissertation, allowing you to combine the knowledge and insight gained from both institutions into one jointly-marked piece of academic research.
Course Structure
If you study at UPF first:
Year 1
- Apply online using the UPF application system. For queries about the program and doubts about the application process please contact the administrative staff at the Department of Political and Social Sciences ([email protected]).
- Please check our Welcome information and tutorial system website. If you have never studied at the UPF before, you are specially encouraged to do so.
- Follow Terms 1-3 of the Master in Political Philosophy, which includes 3 core courses (15 ECTS) and 25 ECTS of optative courses. If you have any academic questions, please contact Dr. Camil Ungureanu ([email protected]).
- In the spring, submit an application to PAIS using the University of Warwick application system. The Department of Political and Social Sciences will help with this process.
- You will submit a provisional dissertation topic at UPF but you will not begin writing the dissertation yet.
- You may complete an internship in the gap between Years 1 and 2.
Year 2
- If you are not a British student, you are encouraged to attend the 1-week Warwick International Office welcome programme as it provides a good introduction to life in the UK and the university.
- If English is not your native language, you may also wish to attend the pre-sessional English course to increase your confidence and get a jump start on settling into life in Coventry.
- Enquiries about the Warwick year should be directed to Melissa Venables ([email protected]).
- Follow Terms 1-3 of the PAIS MA in Political and Legal Theory, which includes a 40 CATS (20 ECTS) core module and 80 CATS (40 ECTS) of optional modules.
- You will complete a joint 15,000 words dissertation at Warwick with an advisor from PAIS and an advisor from UPF.
If you study at Warwick first:
Year 1
- Apply online using the University of Warwick application system. Expressions of interest are encouraged and should be directed to Melissa Venables ([email protected]).
- If you are not a British student, you are encouraged to attend the 1-week Warwick International Office welcome programme as it provides a good introduction to life in the UK and the university.
- If English is not your native language, you may also wish to attend the pre-sessional English course to increase your confidence and get a jump start on settling into life in Coventry.
- Follow Terms 1-3 of the PAIS MA in Political and Legal Theory, which includes a 40 CATS (20 ECTS) core module and 80 CATS (40 ECTS) of optional modules.
- In the spring, submit an application to UPF. The PAIS office will help with this process.
- You will submit a provisional dissertation topic at Warwick but you will not begin writing the dissertation yet.
- You may complete an internship in the gap between Year 1 and 2.
Year 2
- Please check our Welcome information and tutorial system website. If you have never studied at the UPF before, you are specially encouraged to do so.
- Administrative queries about the UPF year should be directed to the administrative staff at the Department of Political and Social Sciences ([email protected]).
- Follow Terms 1-3 of the Master in Political Philosophy, which includes 3 core courses (15 ECTS) and 25 ECTS of optional courses.
- You will complete a joint 15,000 word dissertation at UPF with an advisor from UPF and an advisor from PAIS.
Further information
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Programme Director: Camil Ungureanu
Master in Political Philosophy modules and courses
Accommodation and International Office
Regulations of the mobility programmes
The University of Warwick
Programme Director: Trevor McCrisken
MA in Political and Legal Theory modules
PAIS Website of the Double Degree