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Psychology & Social Work Internships in Barcelona, Spain
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A variety of internships for psychology majors and social work students is available in Barcelona, primarily in the nonprofit sector. These placements allow you to gain hands-on experience in areas such as at-risk youth, domestic abuse, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ issues, drug dependency, homelessness, and more. Every psychology internship provides valuable professional skills and life experience that will strengthen your resume and prepare you for a future career in mental health or social services. Living in Barcelona offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle. Enjoy some of the best Spanish cuisine, stroll through historic parks, or relax on the Mediterranean beaches. Internship placements for psychology students and social work majors are tailored to each candidate's prior experience, academic qualifications, Spanish proficiency, and personal interests. Participating in one of our programs will not only boost your resume but also help you become fluent in Spanish while making a meaningful impact through your internship. Submit a $325 application deposit to secure your spot!
A variety of internships for psychology majors and social work students is available in Barcelona, primarily in the nonprofit sector. These placements allow you to gain hands-on experience in areas such as at-risk youth, domestic abuse, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ issues, drug dependency, homelessness, and more. Every psychology internship provides valuable professional skills and life experience that will strengthen your resume and prepare you for a future career in mental health or social services. Living in Barcelona offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle. Enjoy some of the best Spanish cuisine, stroll through historic parks, or relax on the Mediterranean beaches. Internship placements for psychology students and social work majors are tailored to each candidate's prior experience, academic qualifications, Spanish proficiency, and personal interests. Participating in one of our programs will not only boost your resume but also help you become fluent in Spanish while making a meaningful impact through your internship. Submit a $325 application deposit to secure your spot!
Program Highlights
Gain incredible experiences without breaking the bank, thanks to Adelante Abroad offering some of the most budget-friendly programs on the market.
Arrive stress-free with airport pick-up and direct transfer to your housing in Barcelona included in the program cost.
Live like a local in a fully furnished shared apartment with international interns and a private room.
Improve your Spanish during two weeks of intensive language classes, helping you get ready for and succeed in your psychology or social work internship placement.
Access all the tools necessary to create a lifetime, one-of-a-kind international experience—gain real-world skills, explore new cultures, and build your resume.
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- Barcelona, Spain
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
- Counseling
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Angolan
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Bangladeshi
- Barbadian
- Basotho
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Beninese
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Botswana
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
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- Burkinabe
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- Ecuadorian
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- Gabonese
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- Guadeloupian
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- Hawaiian
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- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indian
- Indonesian
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Ivorian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Libyan
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
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- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
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- Sierra Leonean
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- Solomon Islander
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- Spanish
- Sri Lankan
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- Sudanese
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- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
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- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Tanzanian
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Togolese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Tunisian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ugandan
- Uruguayan
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
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Program Details
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Locations
- Barcelona, Spain
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Counseling
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Types
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- Post High School
Age Requirement
18-30
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Angolan
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Bangladeshi
- Barbadian
- Basotho
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Beninese
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Botswana
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Burkinabe
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Central African
- Chadian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Congolese
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Djibouti
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Equatorial Guinean
- Eritrean
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Filipino
- Finnish
- French
- Gabonese
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indian
- Indonesian
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Ivorian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Libyan
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Senegalese
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leonean
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- South African
- South Sudanese
- Spanish
- Sri Lankan
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Sudanese
- Surinamese
- Swazi
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Tanzanian
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Togolese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Tunisian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ugandan
- Uruguayan
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Starts At
- 2 Months: $4,170
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Language Lessons
- Emergency Support
- Internship Placement
- Wifi Costs
- Training
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Letter of Recommendation
Program Cost Excludes
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- Domestic Airfare
- International Airfare
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- Public Transportation Pass
Payment Terms
- Upfront Deposit
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of psychology internships are available in Barcelona?
We offer a variety of psychology internships for students and recent graduates, primarily in the non-profit sector. Placements include work with at-risk youth, immigrant support, LGBTQ+ advocacy, domestic violence programs, homelessness initiatives, drug rehabilitation centers, and more.
Who can apply for the Psychology Intern Abroad program?
Our program is open to psychology students, social work majors, and recent graduates who want hands-on international experience. Applicants should be motivated to gain professional skills, immerse themselves in Spanish culture, and engage in meaningful work.
Do I need to speak Spanish to participate?
Yes, candidates should have a minimum B1 low-intermediate level of Spanish language skills in order to clear communication with their internship supervisor.
How long are the psychology internships in Barcelona?
We tailor placements based on your availability and experience. Choose to intern anywhere from 2-6 months.
Will I gain professional experience?
Absolutely. Every placement provides hands-on experience in psychology-related fields, helping you build your resume and develop practical skills that will benefit your future career.
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A variety of internships for psychology majors and social work students is available in Barcelona, primarily in the nonprofit sector. These placements allow you to gain hands-on experience in areas such as at-risk youth, domestic abuse, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ issues, drug dependency, homelessness, and more. Every psychology internship provides valuable professional skills and life experience that will strengthen your resume and prepare you for a future career in mental health or social services. Living in Barcelona offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle. Enjoy some of the best Spanish cuisine, stroll through historic parks, or relax on the Mediterranean beaches. Internship placements for psychology students and social work majors are tailored to each candidate's prior experi...
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Ready to Learn More?
A variety of internships for psychology majors and social work students is available in Barcelona, primarily in the nonprofit sector. These placements allow you to gain hands-on experience in areas such as at-risk youth, domestic abuse, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ issues, drug dependency, homelessness, and more. Every psychology internship provides valuable professional skills and life experience that will strengthen your resume and prepare you for a future career in mental health or social services. Living in Barcelona offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle. Enjoy some of the best Spanish cuisine, stroll through historic parks, or relax on the Mediterranean beaches. Internship placements for psychology students and social work majors are tailored to each candidate's prior experi...
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