The master's in Economic History is an interuniversity degree offered by the University of Barcelona (UB) in conjunction with the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and the University of Zaragoza. It is intended primarily to train researchers capable of examining, understanding and solving problems related to the economic development of societies through the analysis of past economic events. As a longer-term goal, it is also designed to create knowledge in the areas of economic history and economic development.

As a general rule, teaching will be in Spanish. Students will also need a good level of English to take part in the range of planned teaching activities.
Teaching is carried out at the faculties of Economics and Business of the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Barcelona.