Master's in Front-end Development
Study a Master in Front-end Development in Barcelona and earn a front-end development degree designed for future front-end developers, UI engineers, and full-stack web professionals.
- Starts
Every 3 weeks
- Duration
1 or 2 years
- Language
English
- Location
Barcelona
- Degree
Master of Engineering · 90 ECTS

Overview
Design and build interfaces that feel fast, accessible and enjoyable to use across web and mobile.
Front-end developers turn ideas and designs into working interfaces. In this programme, you'll work with HTML, CSS and JavaScript to create responsive, accessible and reliable user experiences across browsers and devices. You'll build real products and prototypes, often in collaboration with designers and back-end developers, so you see how front-end fits into a full product team.
As technology spreads across platforms and screen sizes, front-end remains the layer where people actually meet the system. This programme focuses on fundamentals—layout, semantics, performance and accessibility—while helping you get comfortable with modern frameworks, tooling and workflows. By the end, you'll be ready to build interfaces that feel intuitive to users and hold up as projects grow.
Outcomes
of graduates working in their field within six months
Faculty
industry practitioners you learn from each year — people you won't find in any other classroom
Sponsorship
of students have their tuition fully covered by a company from day one
Career Path
Front-end Development Talent is in Demand
Your skills are a global passport. Join an international community, explore global career paths, and achieve real-world results.
Jumpstart your Career Path
You'll graduate with a clear sense of direction, real experience under your belt, and the momentum to step confidently into your next chapter.
Graduate with Recognition That Matters
Graduate with a Harbour.Space diploma shaped by industry and focused on skills that employers value. It's your launchpad to a global career.
Programme Structure
Flexible Learning designed for the real World
With input from our faculty and industry partners, each course is built to be practical, current and connected to what teams are working on today.
Modular Learning
Your year is organized into 14 focused, three-week modules. This structure keeps your schedule clear and flexible, so you can dive deeply into one topic at a time.
A curriculum you can shape
Roughly half of your credits are core courses and half are electives. You'll build a solid foundation while still having room to follow your interests and goals.
Evergreen Classes
Around 30% of the curriculum is reviewed and updated each year. Courses are refined, replaced or redesigned so your learning stays current and relevant.
Modular Learning
Your year is organized into 14 focused, three-week modules. This structure keeps your schedule clear and flexible, so you can dive deeply into one topic at a time.
A curriculum you can shape
Roughly half of your credits are core courses and half are electives. You'll build a solid foundation while still having room to follow your interests and goals.
Evergreen Classes
Around 30% of the curriculum is reviewed and updated each year. Courses are refined, replaced or redesigned so your learning stays current and relevant.
Curriculum in Depth
You can explore the full curriculum structure—from fundamental modules that build your base skills to flexible electives that evolve as the field changes.
Introductory Module
Core
In your first weeks, you'll join a bootcamp-style course with students from all programmes. You'll get to know Harbour.Space's hands-on way of learning, meet your peers, and get comfortable collaborating across different disciplines.
Major Core
Core
Once you've settled in, you'll move into the core modules of your programme. These courses are the heart of your studies: they help you think critically, solve complex problems, and build the technical and strategic skills you'll rely on in your field.
Capstone Project
Core
The Capstone Project is the culmination of the Front-End Development program, where you showcase your ability to design and build polished, user-centered web applications. Working individually or collaboratively, you will apply modern front-end technologies like React, Vue, or Angular alongside responsive design, accessibility, and performance optimization. Your capstone reflects best practices in UI/UX design, code quality, and deployment, demonstrating your readiness to enter the industry at a professional level.
Major Electives
Elective
As your foundation grows, you'll start choosing electives within your discipline. These modules let you go deeper into the areas that interest you most, from specific methods and tools to specialized application domains.
Collaborative & Cross-disciplinary Courses
Elective
Alongside your core and major electives, you'll take courses with students from other fields. Together you'll work on real-world challenges from different perspectives, stretching your thinking and strengthening your collaborative problem-solving skills.
Free Electives
Elective
Throughout the programme, you can also choose courses outside your main area. As long as you meet any requirements and there's space in the class, you're welcome to explore new topics, follow your curiosity, and broaden your toolkit.
Faculty
Learn from people doing the work
Every teacher at Harbour.Space holds an active role in industry today. 15 years average industry experience. 22 countries represented. 350+ teachers.

Hjörtur Hilmarsson
Co-Founder, Creative Developer and CEO at 14islands

Ægir Thorsteinsson
Co-founder of Aranja and Hopp

Christopher Baker
Full Stack Developer

Eirikur Nilsson
Developer of Interactive Web Experiences at Aranja

Marco Barbosa
Managing Director and Co-founder, 14islands

Pablo Deeleman
Frontend Architect at GitKraken

Pála Ögn Stefánsdóttir
Software Developer at Gangverk

Roberto Borghesi
Freelance Creative Frontend Developer

Snaer Thoroddsson
Senior Software Engineer at Aranja

Thorhildur Edda Gunnarsdóttir
CEO at Sweeply

Vitor Dino
Senior Software Engineer at X-Team
And many more
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Hjörtur Hilmarsson
Co-Founder, Creative Developer and CEO at 14islands

Ægir Thorsteinsson
Co-founder of Aranja and Hopp

Christopher Baker
Full Stack Developer

Eirikur Nilsson
Developer of Interactive Web Experiences at Aranja

Marco Barbosa
Managing Director and Co-founder, 14islands

Pablo Deeleman
Frontend Architect at GitKraken

Pála Ögn Stefánsdóttir
Software Developer at Gangverk

Roberto Borghesi
Freelance Creative Frontend Developer

Snaer Thoroddsson
Senior Software Engineer at Aranja

Thorhildur Edda Gunnarsdóttir
CEO at Sweeply

Vitor Dino
Senior Software Engineer at X-Team
And many more
See all teachersModes of Study
Flexible study Options
Choose the format that fits your life, your goals, and the way you like to learn.

Master
A focused one-year programme for students who want to fully immerse themselves in study. You'll follow an intensive, full-time curriculum on campus, building both your theoretical understanding and your practical skills.
1 Year to complete
90 ECTS
Commit to full-time, in-person learning
Optional Internship
Harbour.Space Diploma

Applied Master
A two-year format that combines academic learning with extended work experience. You'll spend six months studying on campus, one year in a full-time work placement, then return for a final six months of coursework.
2 Years to complete
90 ECTS
Alternate between study and work
Harbour.Space Diploma
Campus
Study and live in Barcelona
Join a campus in a coastal city known for its design culture, neighbourhood life and international community. In Barcelona, you'll balance focused study with everyday access to galleries, cafés, tech meetups and the Mediterranean just a short ride away.

Who studies here
Different backgrounds. Different countries. One shared drive.
Not defined by grades or passport — but by how they take on real problems, and how fast they grow.

This year changed me in many ways; I grew as a developer and a person. I had the chance to learn from amazing people and am grateful to have met individuals from diverse backgrounds all over the world.

Harbour.Space Institute gave me the opportunity to study abroad at a more practical and international place than standard Universities, learning from influential people in the field.

The pressure of this course is challenging but incredibly rewarding, expanding your knowledge and opening your mind in a short amount of time.

If you are looking to develop your skills and knowledge in the rapidly growing field of web development, joining the Front-end Development programme at Harbour.Space is the right choice.

This year changed me in many ways; I grew as a developer and a person. I had the chance to learn from amazing people and am grateful to have met individuals from diverse backgrounds all over the world.

Harbour.Space Institute gave me the opportunity to study abroad at a more practical and international place than standard Universities, learning from influential people in the field.

The pressure of this course is challenging but incredibly rewarding, expanding your knowledge and opening your mind in a short amount of time.

If you are looking to develop your skills and knowledge in the rapidly growing field of web development, joining the Front-end Development programme at Harbour.Space is the right choice.
Pricing
Tuition and Fees
We adjust tuition for European citizens and offer financial support to make the programmes more accessible.
Master
Tuition for International Students
+€125 application fee
Applied Master
Tuition for International Students
+€125 application fee
Admissions
How to Apply
Applications are open year-round, with new intakes every three weeks—so you can start your journey whenever you're ready.
01Create your account
Start by registering on our application portal. Once logged in, you'll be guided to upload the required documents, including your CV, academic transcripts, identification, and any additional materials relevant to your programme.
02Submit your application
When your documents are ready, complete the application form and pay the €125 non-refundable application fee. This step officially puts your profile into our admissions review process.
03Assessment
After submission, you'll be invited to complete a short technical challenge and attend an online admissions interview. This helps us understand your motivation, skills, and readiness for the programme.
04Offer
You'll receive an admissions decision within one week. If accepted, your official offer will include all the next steps and payment details.
05Enroll
Finalise your place by paying your tuition fee and submitting any remaining documentation. We'll then begin processing your visa-related paperwork and confirm your enrolment.

Ready to build something real?
Apply to Front-end Development in Barcelona — or talk to our team before you do.




