Interdisciplinary Studies

Barcelona, Spain

Available with an Internship

Interdisciplinary Studies

About the Program

Get a fresh perspective on traditional disciplines in this interdisciplinary program. You’ll approach subjects such as Art History and Marketing from multi-faceted lens that provides a deeper and more connected approach to the course content. Offered through our partner, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), you’ll take courses alongside local and other international students where you’ll actively participate in learning through hands-on activities, seminars and projects. Spanish language coursework is also available at all fluency levels. As a hybrid program with the CEA CAPA Barcelona Center you’ll be able to take electives that support your coursework at UPF, and stay on track for graduation.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Barcelona

Dates:

1/3/25 - 4/26/25

Price:

$20,995

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/15/24

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Official
Program Participation Agreement
Copy of Passport
Complete Application

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

2 Years of College

Minimum GPA:

3.0

Course Prerequisites:

Students must currently be enrolled full-time at their home institution.

Where You'll Study

Pompeu Fabra University

Since it was founded in 1990, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) has had two goals: to train responsible professionals and citizens who are committed to civic values, and to contribute to the development o...

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CEA CAPA Barcelona Center

The CEA CAPA Barcelona Center provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts education in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Courses are offered in both Spanish and English and give you the opportunity to ...

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12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 1 CEA CAPA Core course, 1-2 CEA courses, and 2-3 UPF courses. CEA CAPA and UPF elective courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. UPF language courses meet for 90 contact hours/6 credits. You may earn a total of 12-15 credits (up to 225 contact hours) for the semester. 

CEA CAPA elective classes meet twice per week, Monday-Thursday. UPF elective courses may meet 2-3 times per week, Monday-Thursday. UPF language courses meet daily, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays. 

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online language placement exam. If you choose to take a UPF language course, you'll take a language placement exam at UPF during orientation week. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cross-Cultural Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Catalan Language & Culture * 100 Ot 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spain as Seen Through Its Movies: 1980s to Today * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cultural History of Spain: From Dictatorship to the Digital Era * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Contemporary Spain: History, Politics & Society * 300 En 45 3
Nationalism & Separatism in Catalonia Today 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Intercultural Interactions: Psychological Perspectives * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Statement Analysis * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Architecture & Painting in Barcelona * 400 En 45 3
Public Art in the Global City 300 En 45 3
Spanish Art 300 En 45 3
Spanish Art in the Digital Age 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Catalan Language & Culture * 100 Ot 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Comparative Economic Systems * 300 En 45 3
Intermediate Macroeconomics * 300 En 45 3
Money & Banking 300 En 45 3
Principles of Macroeconomics 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Teaching English Abroad: From Theory to Classroom Practice * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Global Climate Change 300 En 45 3
Natural Resource Management: Conflict & Cooperation * 300 En 45 3
Sport & Sustainability * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spain as Seen Through Its Movies: 1980s to Today * 300 En 45 3
The Documentary Experience 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Finance 300 En 45 3
Entrepreneurial Finance 300 En 45 3
Financial Statement Analysis * 300 En 45 3
International Finance 300 En 45 3
Investments 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Sexual Identities in Modern Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Natural Resource Management: Conflict & Cooperation * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Organizational Behavior - An Evidence Based Approach * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Operations Management * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Brand Barcelona: Marketing the Global City * 300 En 45 3
Consumer Behavior 300 En 45 3
Digital Marketing 300 En 45 3
International Marketing * 300 En 45 3
Principles of Marketing 300 En 45 3
Sport Marketing 300 En 45 3
The Business of Social Media 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Media & Politics in Western Europe: Spain * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Barcelona 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
World Religions * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Service Learning: Society, Inequality & Social Exclusion * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Studio Barcelona: The Artist's Perspective 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Transportation & Logistics Management 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Art and Gender in Contemporary Spain 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Powers, Corporate Governance & Democracy 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Catalan Language and Culture 300 Ot 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Iconographies of the 21st Century 300 Sp 45 3
Videographers Wanted 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Artificial Intelligence, Creativity and the Arts 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Circular Economy 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cinematic Creativity in Spain: Authorship, Industry, Politics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Mind, Brains, and Machines 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Understanding and Awakening your Creativity * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Spanish 300 Sp 90 6
Elementary Spanish 100 Sp 90 6
Intermediate Spanish 200 Sp 90 6
Literary Texts: Interpretation, Conversation, Creation 300 En 45 3
Superior Spanish 400 Sp 90 6

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Barcelona. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Career & Re-entry Workshop
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 03
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Josep Tarradellas on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

January 08
Classes Begin

Classes begin at UPF on this day.

January 13
Classes Begin

Classes begin at CEA CAPA on this day.

March 20
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at UPF.

March 20
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at UPF.

April 14 - 21
School Break

CEA CAPA is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

April 24
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA.

April 24
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA CAPA.

April 26
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$20,995
$20,995
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$500
$1,800
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$355
$355
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$56
$182
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$2,363
$3,413
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,100
$3,150
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,205
$4,148
TOTAL EXPENSES $28,574 $34,043