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Program Overview

Explore Diverse Subjects in the Heart of Catalonia!

Our Liberal Arts in English program in Barcelona, Spain, offers a semester-long journey into a wide array of subjects from an English-speaking perspective, set against the backdrop of one of Europe’s most dynamic and culturally rich cities. This program is perfect for students who wish to delve into liberal arts without the language barrier, while still immersing themselves in the vibrant Spanish and Catalan cultures.

Highlights:

  • English-Taught Curriculum: Engage in courses covering history, sociology, political science, art, and more, all taught in English.
  • Cultural Integration: Experience Barcelona’s unique blend of Spanish and Catalan heritage through excursions, cultural events, and interactions with the local community.
  • Strategic Location: Barcelona’s rich historical legacy, artistic landmarks, and contemporary cultural scene provide an inspiring setting for studying liberal arts.

Barcelona’s cosmopolitan atmosphere and its status as a cultural and architectural hub make it an ideal place for liberal arts students. The city offers endless opportunities for cultural exploration and academic inspiration, from its Gothic Quarter to the modernist landmarks by Antoni Gaudí.

Embark on a semester in Barcelona to enrich your academic journey with diverse liberal arts studies, all while experiencing the life and culture of one of Spain’s most fascinating cities.

Program Details

Program Availability

Fall at UPF:

Sep, 2025

Dec, 2025

Fall at UAB:

Sep, 2025

Dec, 2025

Spring at UPF:

Jan 6, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

Spring at UAB:

Jan 7, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Academic Year at UAB:

Sep, 2024

Apr, 2025

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Universidad Pompeu Fabra

Inclusions

Fees

Academics

Course Selection

The available courses for students vary by program and are distributed between the SSA center and local universities. Please see the selection below, and contact us for the most current course information:

Subject

Course

Courses

Global Peace/International Relations

Understanding Globalization: Global Issues in Historical Perspective

Credits: 3

Psychology/Education Studies

Understanding and Awakening your Creativity

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

The Space Race: A Cultural History in the Cold War

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

The Impact Journey: (Un)Sustainability, Climate Emergency, Authentic Leadership

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

The Collectivity Revolution: Building a Global Community

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

Sovereignty, Democracy and Constitutionalism in Europe

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

The Jews in Spain: History, Heritage and Memory

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

The Global Governance of the Internet and of Future Emerging Technologies

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

Society and Politics in Contemporary Spain

Credits: 3

STEM

Mind, Brains and Machines

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

Laws of Creativity. The Impact of Legal Systems on Artistic Practices and Other Creative Endeavors

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

Innovation and the Law. How Technology Changes the Legal System

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

Great Ideas that Have Shaped our World: From the Axial Age to the Artificial Intelligence Revolution

Credits: 3

Marketing/Media/Communications

Global Culture and Marketing of FC Barcelona

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

Barcelona the City and its History

Credits: 3

Marketing/Media/Communications

Analyzing Online Journalism

Credits: 3

Psychology/Education Studies

LGTB+: Exploring Identities and Diversity

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

Globalization, Human Development and Sustainability: Politics and Policies in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

Globalized World, Globalized Problems? Creative Proposals From Public Service Television Worldwide

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

Gender, Sexuality and Diversity: Past and Present

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

Gender-based Violence and International Protection of Human Rights

Credits: 3

Marketing/Media/Communications

From Punchline to the Laugh Track: Television Sitcom Writing and Directing Workshop

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

From Ethnographic Cinema to the Avant-garde

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

Ethics in a Globalization and Sustainability Context

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

Collective Intelligence, Global Challenges and Planetary Wellbeing

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

Laws of Creativity. The Impact of Legal Systems on Artistic Practices and Other Creative Endeavors

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

Five Challenges for the Future of Sport Global Governance

Credits: 3

Marketing/Media/Communications

Cinematic Creativity in Spain: Authorship, Industry, Politics

Credits: 3

Environmental Sustainability/Ecology

Circular Economy

Credits: 3

STEM

Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, and the Arts

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

Art and Gender in Contemporary Spain

Credits: 3

Subject

Course

Courses

Language/History/Cultural Studies

The Image of Barcelona in Literature

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

Ideas that made Europe: A Cultural Approach to the Old World

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

Spanish Art & Cultural Heritage

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

Modernisme: Art Nouveau Architecture Sketched and Explained

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA3055E- CAREER MANAGEMENT

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SA1003C – INTRODUCTION TO CATALAN LANGUAGE

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

SA3040E – THE SEVEN WONDERS OF SPAIN, SPANISH ARCHITECTURE HISTORY

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

SA3039E – THE GREAT ART COLLECTIONS IN SPAIN

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

SA3026E – SPANISH ART AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

SA3025E – SPANISH CONTEMPORARY ART

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

SA3036E – POLITICS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SA3028E – CULTURES WITHOUT STATE: THE CASE OF CATALONIA

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

SA2023E – A GREATER MIDDLE EAST

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

SA2021E – MEDITERRANEAN POLITICS

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

SA3043E – GEOPOLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

SA3022E – AN URBAN APPROACH TO SPAIN AND EUROPE

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

SA2035E – INEQUALITY, POVERTY, AND GLOBALIZATION

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2025E – BEHAVIOUR AND INCENTIVES IN ECONOMICS: THE CASE OF SOCCER

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2024E – THE CREATIVE ECONOMY

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Global Peace/International Relations

SA2019E – POLITICS, WAR, AND ECONOMICS IN THE AGE OF GLOBALIZATION

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2012E – UNDERSTANDING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMY

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2006E – INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2004E – STRATEGIC BEHAVIOUR IN BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

SA3038E – MODERNISM: ART NOUVEAU ARCHITECTURE SKETCHED AND EXPLAINED

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

SA3029E – BARCELONA CITY PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Marketing/Media/Communications

SA3031S – ESTRATEGIAS DE MARKETING INTERNACIONAL

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA3030S – NEGOCIOS INTERNACIONALES

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2044E – HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2042E – DOING BUSINESS IN EMERGING MARKETS

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2017E – E-COMMERCE AND ONLINE BUSINESSES

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2016E – ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURE CREATION

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2011E – MANAGING SERVICES

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2010E – STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FIRM

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Marketing/Media/Communications

SA2009E – INTERNATIONAL MARKETING STRATEGIES

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2008E – INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2007E – INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2005E – CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Marketing/Media/Communications

SA3049E – INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Marketing/Media/Communications

SA3048E – COMMUNICATION AND GENDER

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Politics/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice

SA3050E – SPANISH HISTORY & POLITICS: 1936 TO THE PRESENT

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SA3024S – CIVILIZACIÓN Y CULTURA ESPAÑOLAS

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SA2022E – MEDITERRANEAN CULTURE AND HISTORY

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SA3044E – THE IMAGE OF BARCELONA IN LITERATURE

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN-B2.1 – SPANISH LOW ADVANCED

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN-B1.2 – SPANISH INTERMEDIATE

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN-B1.1 – SPANISH LOW INTERMEDIATE

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN-A2 – SPANISH ELEMENTARY

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN-A1 – SPANISH BEGINNER

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN C1.2 – ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE LEVEL C1.2

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 6

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN C1.1 – ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE LEVEL C1.1

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 6

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN B2.2 – SPANISH ADVANCED

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN B2.1 – ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE LEVEL B2.1

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 6

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN B1.2 – INTERMEDIATE SPANISH LANGUAGE LEVEL B1.2

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 6

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN B1.1 – INTERMEDIATE SPANISH LANGUAGE LEVEL B1.1

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 6

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN A2 – BEGINNING AND ELEMENTARY SPANISH LANGUAGE A2

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 6

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SPAN A1 – BEGINNING AND ELEMENTARY SPANISH LANGUAGE A1

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 6

Art/Design/Architecture

SA3042E – DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Term: Fall, May, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Art/Design/Architecture

SA3037E – URBAN INTERVENTIONS, GRAFFITI & PUBLIC SCULPTURE

Term: Fall, May, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2043E – BUSINESS IN ACTION: LOCAL COMPANIES IN A GLOBAL WORLD

Term: Fall, Spring

Credits: 3

Business/Management/Economics

SA2041E – MANAGERIAL SKILLS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Term: Fall, May, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Language/History/Cultural Studies

SA3023E – SPANISH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

Term: Fall, May, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3

Academic Institutions

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Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) is a dynamic and innovative educational institution, recognized for its excellence in academia and research. Located in the heart of Barcelona, UPF is known for its strong emphasis on social sciences, humanities, health and life sciences, and communication and information technologies.

Established in 1990, UPF has quickly gained a reputation for its commitment to quality education, consistently ranking among the top universities in Europe. It boasts a diverse community of around 13,000 students and a distinguished faculty committed to fostering a rigorous and enriching learning environment.

Renowned for its interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, UPF has received numerous accolades, including a prominent position in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings. The university’s modern facilities, combined with its vibrant urban setting, offer students a unique and comprehensive academic experience.

The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a prestigious institution of higher education and research located in Barcelona, Spain. Established in 1968, UAB is renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. With a modern campus and a global outlook, UAB provides an ideal environment for academic growth and international collaboration.

Why This Program?

The Liberal Arts in English Program in Barcelona, Spain, for a semester or academic year, offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a vibrant cultural and academic environment without the necessity of Spanish language proficiency. This program is ideal for those who wish to explore a wide range of subjects from humanities to social sciences, all while experiencing the dynamic city of Barcelona, a hub of culture, art, and innovation in the heart of Catalonia.

Dates & Fees

Term

Deadline

Start Date

End Date

Fee

Application

May 15, 2025

Sep, 2025

Dec, 2025

$16.300

May 15, 2025

Sep, 2025

Dec, 2025

$16.300

Oct 15, 2024

Jan 6, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

$15.700

Oct 24, 2024

Jan 7, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

$15.700

May 15, 2024

Sep, 2024

Apr, 2025

$30.800

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Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Universidad Pompeu Fabra

Fall at UPF:

Sep, 2025

Dec, 2025

Fall at UAB:

Sep, 2025

Dec, 2025

Spring at UPF:

Jan 6, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

Spring at UAB:

Jan 7, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Academic Year at UAB:

Sep, 2024

Apr, 2025

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