Applications for the 8th edition (2025/2026) of the Master’s in Political Ecology, Degrowth & Environmental Justice open May 8, 2025!
Application Calendar
FIRST PERIOD
Application for admission from May 8 to May 31. Admission will be communicated by June 15.
SECOND PERIOD
Application for admission from June 1 to June 30. Admission will be communicated by July 15.
EXTRAORDINARY PERIOD
Application for admission in September. We encourage early applications within the first and second application period. Only in the event of places remaining once the second period is finished will the coordination prolong it by opening up the extraordinary period of application.
Online or in-person application
The admission process serves to ensure that all students meet the program’s requirements and thus guarantee an optimal work environment during the course. To apply for admission you can do it online or in person, and in both cases, you will need to provide the required documents. This will be done by applying through the UAB platform. On the UAB interface, you will register and once you receive notice of admission, then there is another step called enrolment. More info below.
Amount:
30.21 € (fixed registration fee, non-refundable and not included in the program price).
If you choose to pay by POS (card) you will need to complete the payment during the application process, inside the application.
Online application:
Very important: before registering in the application, you must carefully read the information you will find on this page to have the required documentation ready and confirm that you meet the access requirements and that the registration process is open.
The application interface will ask you to specify the codes of study and edition of the program to which you want to enroll. Data from this program are: Study: 3853 and Edition: 8
To start the application you need a NIU (UAB’s University Identification Number). Choose the appropriate option for your case:
- Application with NIU: if you are a UAB student and remember your NIU and password (if you have any doubts, please check the Application handbook or the video tutorial below in this page):
Online application with NIU
- Application without NIU: if you’re not a UAB student or can not remember your NIU and password (if you have any doubts, please check the NIU obtention handbook, the Application handbook or the video tutorials below):
Online application without NIU
On the online inscription platform here (which is only available in Catalan and Castilian) you will be asked to sign up in the UAB system by entering your personal data in “Datos identificativos”, “Datos personales” and “Datos de contacto del solicitante”. You’ll obtain the NIU (i.e. University identification number) and be able to log in the system here.
Then, you have to look for the master program 3853/8 – Political Ecology, Degrowth and Environmental Justice and do the pre-registration (pre-inscripción) by submitting your documentation and pay the administrative fee. It is at this moment when you will choose the stream of EITHER Research skills or Professional skills, which both show up as Optional, not Obligatory. Do not chose both.
In-person application:
You must make an appointment request through the appointments’ application.
Requirements
Required documentation (PDFs only)
– Official bachelor’s degree (If still pending, please click here. Please notice that according to UAB policies you must have your bachelor’s degree before the starting date of the masters. Please read carefully the information regarding the formalities of the Bachelor’s Degree here.)
– Academic transcript
– DNI, NIE, TIE or valid passport (double-sided scanning)
– CV with 2 contacts for references
– Motivation letter (max 2 pages)
– Certification of written and spoken English (Important as all courses are taught in English. You can alternatively take this self-assessment test and include the result in your application: https://www.efset.org/. For native speakers, or those who have studied in English speaking universities, this should be apparent in your application.)
Selection criteria
The selection of students will be carried out considering:
– Relevant studies in disciplines related to Political Ecology, Degrowth or Environmental Justice, including experience in academic and non-academic participative and community-based research (30%)
– Relevant professional and activist experience in NGOs related to environmental justice, in social and cooperative economy companies, activism in environmental or human rights organizations, both global and local (30%)
– Motivation (30%) for joining this educational program, critical and participatory community and activist approach to socio-environmental issues. Please specify in your motivation letter.
– English proficiency (10%)
Notice of admission
The admission resolution will be sent to the e-mail address you specify when you fill the application and when you receive notice of admission from the master´s direction and coordination (from UAB and from our coordination email address).
The resolution will not be published on the web. All communication will be via e-mail.
Be sure to check your e-mail spam folder. Sometimes messages are treated as spam.
Enrolment
Once you have been admitted and have received the Notice of Admission, you must confirm your enrollment by registering on the UAB website within 10 days. If by that date we haven’t received your registration via the UAB platform as well, we will concede your spot to the next suitable applicant. Please only register if you are sure you will do the masters and you are able to pay the tuition fee according to the information below.
Important: Registration via the Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona platform is a multi- step process whereby you submit the necessary documents, they are validated by the university, you receive notice of admission, then you have to enrol and pay the tuition fee. Only once you have received notice of enrolment from the UAB is the process of registration complete.
Payment
You can pay in one of two ways:
- With credit or debit card (Visa and MasterCard accepted).
- By bank transfer.
Online Enrolment (not open yet):
The application interface will ask you to specify the codes of study and the edition of the program to which you want to enroll. Data from this program are: Study: 3853 and Edition: 8
To fulfill the application you need a NIU (UAB’s University Identification Number). Choose the appropriate option for your case:
- Enrolment with NIU: if you are a UAB student and remember your NIU and password (if you have any doubts, please check the Enrolment Handbook):
Online enrolment with NIU
- Enrolment without NIU: if you’re not a UAB student or can not remember your NIU and password (if you have any doubts, please check the NIU Handbook or the Enrolment Handbook):
Online enrolment without NIU
If you choose to pay by POS (card) and you don’t pay the fee during enrolment, you can do it later through this link.
In person Enrolment:
You can also enroll in person, coming to the User Information Office with an appointment. Maps and schedules.
Handbook for the online enrolment – UAB Specific Master’s Degrees and Graduate Diplomas (format PDF)
Handbook for the NIU obtention (format PDF)
Remember that if you enroll online, it will be necessary for you to send the application documentation to the Graduate School via certified mail. You can also bring it in person, with previous appointment), either the certified copies or the original documents (they can be certified at UAB).
Contact the coordinator if you have any questions.
Price
3960 €
Credits
60 ECTS
Nota bene: Due to a large number of applications, please read the master´s pages thoroughly, as well as UAB procedures pages before contacting with coordination for a specific question or a chat. Thank you for your understanding.
Coordination Email: coordinacio.master.political.ecology@uab.cat
Nota Bene: make sure your documents have been uploaded correctly to UAB and you have received notice of receipt from the UAB and acceptance from the coordination of the master email address listed above. Once you have received your acceptance via both channels, then proceed to complete payment and perform final enrolment via UAB. For all UAB platforms please contact the UAB.
UAB Student Services, Postgraduate School: ep.uau@uab.cat