Train in a comprehensive understanding of reality and the humanities, merging your technical education with a critical and reflective approach to research and transform society.

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Integrate your technical education with a holistic approach to the humanities, developing critical and proactive thinking to engage with society.

Prepare yourself to begin research in the field of humanities and advance towards a PhD.

What it prepares you for

This master’s program will allow you to:

  • Develop an expanded reason, discovering the image of man present in various theories, systems, cultural manifestations, events, and cultural currents.
  • Learn the necessary tools to achieve a solid mental structure and an objective and coherent view of reality.
  • You will analyze the objective of all the causes converging in a specific problem and learn to propose appropriate solutions.

  • You will deepen your knowledge of yourself, human nature, and the ethical dimension of values and freedom.
  • Analyze the key elements to understand the main systems of thought about humanity, the world, and God.
  • You will gain a global understanding of the main axes, movements, and creations of Western culture, particularly in the fields of History, Literature, Art, and Philosophy.

Who is the target audience?

The master’s program is aimed at these profiles or includes some of the following career paths:

  • Access to doctoral programs in the field of humanities.
    Practicing teachers who require knowledge of the humanities.
  • Professions that require an adequate and profound understanding of the person, such as: Business executives, communicators, healthcare professionals in contact with patients (doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists).
  • Professionals in the field of culture interested in its foundations and meaning, such as artists, writers, critics, etc.
  • Professionals in the legal and business sciences concerned with the common good, social justice, and solidarity, such as lawyers, jurists, entrepreneurs, economists, and politicians.

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Data of interest

Title

Master’s Degree in Humanities

This degree will be awarded by the Francisco de Vitoria University.
Credits

90 ECTS
(36 ECTS in the 1st year and 54 ECTS in the 2nd year)

Vacancies Offered

50

Schedule

Jueves
15:00 – 21:00 h

Duration

October 2025 – June 2027

Modality

On-site

Minimum and maximum number of ECTS credits per type of enrollment and year

1st year: 36 ECTS – 60 ECTS
2nd year: 30 ECTS – 88 ECTS

Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Ctra. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Implementation Timeline

The University Master’s Degree in Humanities has been implemented at the University since the 2006/2007 academic year (according to RD 56/2005) In the 2009/2010 academic year, it was adapted to RD 1393/2007, following the abbreviated procedure

Study Plan

CAR
SEM
CRD
1. Humanidades y Filosofía: Estado de la Cuestión
Introduction to Humanities and Philosophy
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
Classical Logic
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
2. Metodología de la Investigación
Study and Research Methodology in the Humanities
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
2
3. Lecturas Críticas de Historia del Pensamiento
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4,5
Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4,5
4. Filosofía teórica
Critical Theory of Knowledge
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4,5
Aesthetics
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
3 SEM
5
Metaphysics I: Ontology
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
3 SEM
4,5
Metaphysics II: Natural Theology
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
3 SEM
4
5. Filosofía del Hombre
Philosophical Anthropology
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
4 SEM
7
Ethics of Freedom
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
4 SEM
3
6. Historia de la Cultura
Cultural History of the West
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 and 2 SEM
6
Philosophy of Art
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
4 SEM
3
History of Art
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
4 SEM
6
7. Literatura y Análisis Crítico
Great Books I
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
4
Great Books II
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
4 SEM
4
8. Trabajo Fin de Máster
Master’s Thesis
CAR
SEM
CRD
TFM
4 SEM
20

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Profesorado

Salvador Antuñano Alea

Máster Universitario en Humanidades, Doctorado en Humanidades, Historia, Filosofía y Estética

Manuel Fdez. De La Cueva Villalba

Prof. de filosofía, ética y metafísica. Tesis: Fundamentación de los derechos del hombre en N. Bobbio. (2013)

Victoria Hernández

Filóloga y Doctora en Humanidades

Alfonso López Quintas, O.M.

Doctor en Filosofía. Catedrático emérito de Estética, UCM; Miembro de la Real Academia de Ciencias Morales y Políticas; Fundador y director de la Escuela de Pensamiento y Creatividad

Vicente Lozano Díaz

Doctor en Filosofía

Pablo López Raso

Professor of Contemporary Art. Academic Director of Design and Fine Arts

José Ángel Agejas

Catedrático en Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Javier Rubio

Doctor en Filosofía y Teología

Javier Galán

Doctor en Biología Molecular por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid y Director Adjunto del Grado en Biomedicina en la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Ángel Sánchez Palencia

Doctor en Filosofía. Profesor Titular de Antropología, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Ramón Lucas Lucas

Doctor en Filosofía. Catedrático de Antropología Filosófica, Pontificia Universidad Gregoriana (Roma); miembro de la Pontificia Academia de la Vida.

Carmen Romero Sánchez-Palencia

Investigadora y Profesora Universitaria en Humanidades

Cruz Javier Rodriguez Acebo

Doctor en Filosofía, Doctor en Derecho, Doctor en Derecho Canónico. Profesor de la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria.

Leopoldo Prieto López

Profesor Titular e Investigador en UFV

Consuelo Martínez Moraga

Directora de Editorial UFV en Universidad FRANCISCO de Vitoria. Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, España

Clemente López González

Vicerrector de Innovación y Emprendimiento en UFV

Santiago Huvelle

Doctor y Profesor de Humanidades en UFV

Juan Jesús Álvarez Álvarez

PhD Researcher, Profesor Titular de Universidad en Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Montserrat del Pozo

Profesora UFV

Gemma Ruiz Varela

Doctora en Educación y Humanidades UFV y responsable de Calidad de la Facultad de Educación de la UFV

Sonia González Iglesias

Consultora, coach y formadora en varios proyectos del IDDI de la UFV y es consejera en el Master de Acompañamiento Educativo.

Postgraduate Price 24/25

Title of title

Master’s Degree in Humanities

Reservation of a place

1.708€

Tuition fees

4.257€

Total

5.965€

Scholarships and grants

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We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When you are registered in the Candidate Portal, you will need to attach different documents in order to make the reservation.

2

Once admitted, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see fee schedule).

3

Once you have reserved your place, you will be able to self-enroll through the University Portal of the University within the period communicated via email by the Academic Coordination.

4

Finally, you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile, being able to opt for discounts of up to 50%. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

We recommend to see the complete guide for the admission process. You can find more details to take into account in multiple cases that can be very useful.

View Complete Guide (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Applicant Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Apply for registration in the candidate portal through
  2. postgrado@ufv.es.
  3. Upload the required documentation.
  4. Conduct the admission interview*.
  5. Reserve your place if you are admitted.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

Admission Application Form completed electronically.
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Motivation letter.
2 letters of recommendation*.
Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport.
A recent, passport-size, color photograph.
*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees.

If you have studied in Spain:

Certified copy of both sides of the university academic degree (in case the Bachelor’s degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) if you apply for access to any of the following master’s degree programs:
University Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine.
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology
If you are a graduate from a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

Certified copy of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Master’s Degrees

Photocopy of the university degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 24/48 hours.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once the decision of the admissions committee is known, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee **.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The 15-day deadline may be reduced if the application for admission is made within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to self-enroll you will need to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.

If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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