Universidad de Murcia

Programme overview

The Grado en Sociología at Universidad de Murcia is a 4‑year programme totalling 240 ECTS. It was introduced in 2017/18 and offers two parallel teaching modalities: presencial (on‑campus) and virtual. The degree aims to develop graduates who can interpret and critically analyse complex social phenomena and who acquire multidisciplinary tools for flexible, varied professional profiles.

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasises understanding and explaining social reality and public debates. Core thematic areas indicated in the programme description include culture, inequality, education, gender, immigration, social policy and work. Course guides specify the instruments and procedures for each subject according to whether the student is in the presencial or virtual group.

Entry requirements

Programme language: Spanish. New student intake: 70 places. For 2025/2026 the reported cut-off mark (nota de corte) was 9.2 (NP). The degree is delivered in two modalities, and the subject guides describe modality‑specific organisation.

Career prospects

The programme prepares graduates for diverse professional paths that require analysing and interpreting social processes. Because training is multidisciplinary, alumni may adapt to roles across research, public policy, social services, education‑related fields, and organisations addressing issues like inequality, migration and gender—exact positions depend on further specialisation and labour market choices.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The faculty lists national and international mobility scholarships and other aid. The university publishes a tuition-per-credit schedule: first registration €14.38/credit; second registration €28.77/credit; third registration €62.32/credit; fourth or successive registrations €86.30/credit. Specific scholarships and application processes are managed through the university's scholarship and mobility offices.