Objectives and competences

This course consists of one year of face-to-face theoretical and practical training, distributed in part of two academic years, at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Barcelona and offers specialized training in the field of early care. The course is aimed at both recent graduates who want to acquire specialized knowledge in early care and professionals who wish to update their knowledge.

This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateSpecialization diploma
Coordinating facultyFacultat de Psicologia
Branch of knowledge
  • Behavioural sciences and psychology
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits30
Length of course2 academic years
Language(s) of instructionCatalan;Spanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 1.910,00 €
Second year: 1.090,00 €
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 period04/02/2026
End of teaching period18/12/2026
E-mailmriverog@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://masteratencionprecoz.com
ManagmentRivero García, M. Magdalena
Open pre-enrolmentYes
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationNo

Objectives and competences

Objectives

- To acquire specialized training in early care.
- To gain the skills needed to detect risks in childhood development through theoretical and practical training.
- To learn to carry out preventive actions.
- To learn to detect requirements for intervention.
- To learn to assess early childhood development and family settings.
- To be able to implement intervention programmes for the purpose of optimizing childhood development.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Holders of pre-EHEA degrees/diplomas or bachelor's degrees in psychology, physiotherapy, speech therapy, medicine, education, educational psychology, occupational therapy, social work and related disciplines.

Access requirements and conditions

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

23/07/2025 15/12/2025

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat de Psicologia
Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron, 171

08035 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmriverog@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://masteratencionprecoz.com
Telephone933125819

Further information


AddressMagda Rivero García
Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron,171

08035 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmriverog@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://masteratencionprecoz.com
Telephone933125819
ObservationsDurant l'any 2026, dimecres i divendres, de 17:00 a 21:00 (els mesos de juliol, agost i setembre no són lectius), mentre que els horaris de l'any 2027 s'han de convenir amb els centres de pràctiques, dins de l'horari laboral dels professionals dels centres (predominen els horaris de matí). El període de pràctiques pot variar segons les hores setmanals d'assistència al centre. Un calendari orientatiu podria ser de febrer a juny del 2027, amb una assistència d'entre 12 i 15 hores setmanals (240 hores). La presentació dels treballs de final de màster està prevista per a la primera quinzena de juliol del 2027, o, excepcionalment, la primera setmana de setembre del 2027. Si en necessiteu més informació, poseu-vos en contacte amb Magda Rivero (mriverog@ub.edu, passeig de la Vall d'Hebron, 171, 08035 Barcelona). El mitjà preferent de contacte és el correu electrònic. També es poden concertar visites.

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