Objectives and competences

The Master's Degree in Political, Electoral and Government Communication is a practical and innovative programme for professionals with consolidated careers in Spain and Latin America. It addresses the challenges of today's communication, such as digital technologies, polarization and disinformation, and trains you to design data-driven strategies, lead teams and promote ethical and responsible communication. With an online format and face-to-face sessions, it combines digital tools and AI to optimize messages and ensure an effective impact in different contexts and audiences.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateLifelong learning master's degree certificate
Faculty or schoolInstitut de Formació Contínua IL3
Branch of knowledge
  • Journalism, communication, advertising and public relations
Mode of deliveryBlended
Credits60
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionEnglish;Spanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 11.930,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period06/10/2025
End of teaching period28/09/2026
E-mailadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage https://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-comunicacio-politica-electoral-govern
ManagmentErrasti López, Ander
Open pre-enrolmenthttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-comunicacio-politica-electoral-govern
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- Improve or update their skills in political communication, taking into account new digital tools and technologies.
- Assume leadership roles in electoral campaigns, government teams or institutional communication departments.
- To better understand the regional dynamics of Spain and Latin America in order to apply them in global or local communication strategies.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

This master's degree is aimed at professionals with consolidated experience who wish to specialize or update their knowledge in political communication. The access profiles will be
- University graduates in Communication, Advertising, Marketing, Business Sciences, Business Administration and Management or in any discipline of the human, economic or social sciences who wish to expand or improve their knowledge in this field.
- Strategic policy and communication consultants.
- Workers in public administrations or government institutions.
- Journalists and media professionals specializing in politics.
- Members of political parties or civil society organisations.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

Contact us

Classes


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsBlended learning. The face-to-face sessions will take place from 7 to 18 September in the mornings and afternoons.

Further information


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressadmisiones@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/master-comunicacio-politica-electoral-govern
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsMonday to Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (July, August and Christmas: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m).

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