Objectives and competences

In a world marked by human mobility, inequalities and social exclusion, the mental health of the most vulnerable groups has become a crucial challenge for professionals, and it is essential to understand the main psychosocial and gender factors related to it.
The aim of this expert degree is to provide theoretical and practical training in the field of mental health and migration, with a teaching approach that, from a gender perspective, integrates various psychological and psychosocial approaches focused on essential constructs, such as Ulysses syndrome, migratory grief and the psychopathology of migration.

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateExpert diploma
Coordinating facultyFacultat de Psicologia
Branch of knowledge
  • Behavioural sciences and psychology
  • Social sciences, social work, industrial relations and human resources, sociology, political science and international relations
  • Gender studies and feminist studies
Mode of deliveryBlended
Credits15
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 980,00 €
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 period17/10/2025
End of teaching period05/09/2026
E-mailpostgradoubmigrasaludmental@gmail.com /jachoteguil
ManagmentJayme Zaro, Maria
Open pre-enrolmentYes
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationSí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

Acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for professional practice in areas related to mental health and migration.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, social educators, sociologists and other professionals in mental health and migration.

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

01/06/2025 15/07/2025

Contact us

Classes


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

08035 - Barcelona
España
Email addressmariajayme@ub.edu /postgradoubmigrasaludmental@gma
Webpagehttp://postgradoubsalutmental-migracion.com
Telephone93-4021100
ObservationsGroup sessions in the afternoon

Further information


AddressJoseba Achotegui
Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron, 171

08035 - Barcelona
España
Email addresspostgradoubmigrasaludmental@gmail.com /jachoteguil
Webpage
Telephone609063433

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