10 interesting master's and postgraduate degrees that you can (almost) only study in Catalonia

Bookstore School Program

University of Barcelona and the Catalan Booksellers' Guild

Opening and managing a bookstore is much more than selling books: it's about building a cultural project, a community space, and a reading community. The UB School of Booksell's Postgraduate Program offers highly specific training that combines theoretical and practical knowledge of the publishing world, business management, and cultural mediation. Taught with the support of the Catalan Booksellers' Guild, it offers direct contact with industry professionals and internships in leading bookstores. The program is aimed at both individuals who want to start their own project and future professionals in the book industry.

Postgraduate in Care for People in Situations of Loneliness

University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia and La Caixa Foundation

Loneliness is one of the greatest social and health challenges of the 21st century, especially among aging and vulnerable groups. The UVic-UCC Postgraduate Program in Care for People Experiencing Loneliness, promoted with the support of the La Caixa Foundation, is one of the few programs in this field in Spain and offers a pioneering approach that understands loneliness as a matter of social justice. With a multidisciplinary approach, it integrates emotional, social, and existential dimensions and provides tools to support and empower people, connect communities, and raise awareness. The program is taught by internationally renowned experts in public health, palliative care, and aging.

Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Transitions and Innovations in Wine Tourism

Rovira i Virgili University, University of Porto and University of Bordeaux

Wine is culture, territory, and a great tourism opportunity. The WINTOUR International Master's Degree in Wine Tourism Innovation, coordinated by the URV, is the first with European academic certification in wine tourism (Erasmus Mundus). It combines oenology, tourism, and cultural management with a training experience in three leading countries: Spain, France, and Portugal. Students acquire a global and innovative vision of wine tourism through theoretical classes, winery visits, company internships, and an interdisciplinary approach that integrates academic knowledge and professional experience. The program prepares students to lead projects that connect wine heritage, sustainability, and quality tourism experiences.

Master's Degree in Leather Engineering

University of Lleida

Leather is a material with great historical significance in Catalonia and a strategic role in sectors such as fashion, footwear, automotive, and design. The UdL Master's Degree in Leather Engineering is a unique program in Spain and one of the few in Europe that specializes professionals in the transformation, treatment, and innovation processes in this field. With a strong scientific and technological component, the program addresses sustainability, the circular economy, and the industry's new environmental challenges, combining theoretical classes with practical work in laboratories and companies in the sector.

Master's Degree in East Asian Global Studies

Autonomous University of Barcelona

In an increasingly globalized world, closely understanding the dynamics originating in East Asia and shaping the planet's economic, political, and cultural agenda has become an interesting skill. The UAB's Master's Degree in East Asian Global Studies is a pioneering program in Catalonia that prepares students to become specialists in relations with China, Japan, and Korea. It offers an interdisciplinary approach that connects the humanities, social, and environmental sciences with Asian reality, in collaboration with institutions such as Casa Asia, the Confucius Institute, the Japan Foundation, and the King Sejong Institute.

Master's Degree in Spiritual Health in Health and Social Settings

Institute of Continuing Education (University of Barcelona) and Mollet Health Foundation

Spiritual health is an emerging field that is attracting increasing interest in clinical research and practice. The Master's Degree in Spiritual Health in Healthcare and Social Settings, promoted by the UB-FSM Chair (Fundación Sanitaria Mollet), is a pioneering program that integrates the spiritual dimension into patient and community care. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience in hospitals, social centers, and community projects and is aimed at healthcare, social science, and humanities professionals interested in a holistic approach to the individual.

Master's Degree in Literary Journalism, Communication and Humanities

Autonomous University of Barcelona

Journalism can be information, but also literature, narrative, and a commitment to the quality of language. The UAB's Master's in Literary Journalism, Communication, and Humanities is a leading program in Spain that trains professionals capable of combining journalistic rigor with the tools of literary writing. With an interdisciplinary approach that combines journalism, literature, philosophy, and the arts, it offers students the opportunity to develop their own narrative projects and experiment with new formats for explaining reality. The teaching is led by renowned journalists, writers, and academics, in an environment that promotes creativity and critical reflection.

Master's Degree in Simulation Methodology Applied to the Training of Health and Social Sciences Professionals

University of Manresa - UVic-UCC

Simulation is an innovative methodology that reproduces real-life situations in safe environments to train professionals without endangering patients and users. This technique allows for learning, making mistakes, and improving in a controlled context, making it a key tool in healthcare and social training. The UVic-UCC (UManresa) Master's Degree in Simulation Methodology is the only degree in this field in Spain, with access to a doctorate. It combines theoretical training, practical experience in simulation scenarios, and placements at a CISARC reference center, and is designed for teachers, trainers, and professionals who want to innovate their teaching methods.

Master of Continuing Education in Integrative Art Therapy

University of Girona and GREFART

Art can be a powerful therapeutic tool for exploring emotions, promoting well-being, and fostering processes of personal and social change. The Integrative Master's Degree in Art Therapy at the University of Girona is one of the pioneering and longest-running programs in Spain, with over twenty years of experience. The program combines the theory and practice of different artistic languages (visual arts, body expression, music, dramatization) with supervised experiences in social, educational, and healthcare settings. Aimed at healthcare, education, and arts professionals, it offers an interdisciplinary and international perspective, with prestigious faculty and partnerships with universities and institutions around the world.

Master's Degree in Economics and Social Enterprise

Pompeu Fabra University - TecnoCampus

The social and solidarity economy is one of the most important drivers of transformation in the 21st century, with companies and organizations that combine economic viability with social and environmental impact. The UPF Master's Degree in Economics and Social Enterprise (TecnoCampus) is the first of its kind in Catalonia and trains professionals capable of leading business projects with values of sustainability, cooperation, and social responsibility. The program offers an interdisciplinary approach that integrates management, ethical finance, public policies, and social innovation, with a strong connection to the cooperative community and organizations in the sector. It is a unique opportunity to become an active player in the economy of the future.