As an expert in International Relations, you’ll be able to explain the complexities of policy and global interests. You will provide ways and means for conflict resolution, from diplomacy, cooperation and communication to political and legal advocacy. At Universidad Europea, we are pioneers in offering the Bachelor’s in International Relations.
Campus-based | |
Villaviciosa de Odón | 240 ECTS |
Start: 19 sep. 2022 | Title issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid |
4 years | School of Social Sciences and Communication. |
Official degree |
Isn’t it incredible to think that in your future career, you can be part of projects which may help to change global events? Or to be an active part of the decision-making process that may influence the international landscape?
The September 11 attacks, the 2008 economic crisis, Donald Trump’s presidential victory in the United States, the rise of populism in Europe, the health crisis of 2020... These are events and phenomena which determine global policy, something which society and large corporations need to understand.
You’re not just an observer, you want to provide answers. As an expert in International Relations, you’ll be able to explain the complexities of policy and global interests. You will provide ways and means for conflict resolution, from diplomacy, cooperation and communication to political and legal advocacy.
At Universidad Europea, we are experts in International Relations, as we were one of the first universities in Spain to offer it as a Bachelor’s Degree.
LEARN DIFFERENTLY
Face real challenges and learn about the interaction between the different powers which shape international society: States, multinational companies, interest groups and NGOs.
MOOT AND MUN COMPETITIONS
Participate in the European Law Moot Court, or in the Model United Nations (MUN). Our students are regularly recognised in international legal simulation competitions.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OBSERVATORY
Write about current affairs in the International Relations Observatory, a digital journal and university forum for the analysis and research of international affairs.
INTERNSHIPS IN THE BEST INSTITUTIONS
More than 100 partnership agreements to carry out internships in the most relevant public and private organisations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation.
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The IRClub has more than 160 members and carries out more than four monthly activities in collaboration with the B-Corps.
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A digital magazine and university forum for analysis and research on international affairs.
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Take part in an international experience thanks to our agreements with the best universities in Europe, the USA and Asia.
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Our students find employment in less than 18 months. Set yourself apart and prepare to be a global professional.
If you are joining us from outside the Community of Madrid and wish to study a face-to-face programme, you can find accommodation that meets your needs—whether that be proximity to the campus, security, comfort, an academic environment, great service or quality furnishings, to name a few. Universidad Europea has two student halls on campus with capacity for over 550 residents. Our accommodations meet all of the domestic, academic and security needs that you have as a student. Our accommodation caters to both students and professors or staff members who may need to stay there throughout the year. This may be for scientific, artistic or cultural exchanges, or even for anyone whose stay may be directly, or indirectly, linked to the University.
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Join us at one of our Open Days and see for yourself how our advanced Hyflex educational methodology works, meet the faculty members who are already thinking of your future, get more information on the programs we offer, and find out how to begin your studies with us in the next academic year.
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During the first few years of the Joint Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law + International Relations at Universidad Europea, you will acquire general knowledge so that, subsequently, with the guidance of your professors, you can discover in which area of law you would like to specialise. You will face real challenges and learn about the interaction between the different powers which shape international society: States, multinational companies, interest groups and NGOs.
Learn specific skills with subjects such as International Negotiation Workshops, International Cooperation Projects and the Observatory on Current Affairs, which bring you closer to your professional reality; or Investigative Technique, where you will learn how to design and practise strategies, analyse expert reports or interrogate witnesses, making use of our Courtroom.
You will attend seminars with security and defence specialists, global economics experts and diplomats. You will also visit international agencies and strategy spaces in order to understand International Relations and Law.
Código Asignatura / Subject Code | Materia / Coursework | ECTS | Tipo / Type | Idioma / Language |
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9978001301 | Alianzas de Seguridad y Defensa | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es), Inglés (en) |
SECURITY & DEFENSE ALLIANCES | ||||
9978001302 | Organizaciones Económicas y Financieras Internacionales | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es), Inglés (en) |
International Economic & Financial Organizations | ||||
9978001303 | Opinión Pública Internacional | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es), Inglés (en) |
International Public Opinion | ||||
9978001304 | Imagen Exterior y Diplomacia Pública | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es), Inglés (en) |
FOREIGN IMAGE & PUBLIC DIPLOMACY | ||||
9978001305 | Idioma C II | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es), Inglés (en) |
Foreign Language C II | ||||
9978001306 | Conflictos Internacionales de Leyes | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es), Inglés (en) |
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL CONFLICTS | ||||
9978001307 | Grupos de Presión | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es), Inglés (en) |
PRESSURE GROUPS | ||||
9978001308 | Derecho Diplomático y Consular | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es), Inglés (en) |
Diplomatic & Consular Law |
External Internship Rules
Internships are a key component of your training. Acquiring experience after what you have learnt in your degree is the best way to enter the employment market. There are two types of internships: curricular—which are included in your study plan—and extracurricular—which you can do on a voluntary basis.
In order to complete curricular internships in companies, you will need to have 50% of the credits approved and to register the subject before starting your internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship coordinator, and they are evaluated by midterm and final reports.
If you want to take your work experience to the next level before finishing your university education, you can pursue an extracurricular internship. You can do them in any academic year, but keep in mind that internships are a formative complement to your studies; therefore, the more knowledge you have acquired throughout your studies, the more you will benefit from the internship experience.
The London School of Economics, the Department of Foreign Affairs, ESGLOBAL, the Elcano Royal Institute, EFE News Agency, UNICEF... these are just some of the institutions in which you can complete your internship, and in which members of the faculty that makes up the Bachelor’s Degree also work.
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Our professors come from or have practiced professionally in companies and institutions in other countries.
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70% of our professors are doctors of great prestige in the educational field.
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This motivates students and helps them reach their full potential.
Aida Fonseca Díaz
The Individual & Leadership. Aida is a practising lawyer. She has developed her career as a lawyer in various law firms, in the Nursing Union and in the Legal and Social Consultation Services in Madrid since 2006. Internship Coordinator for the Bachelor’s in Law. She is a member of the Knowledge-Research Group on Social Issues at Universidad Europea.
Belén García-Delgado Giménez
Document sources. She has collaborated in various research projects and is the author of a range of book chapters, articles in high-impact journals and papers that she has presented at various conferences. She began her professional experience in libraries and documentation centres, combining this work for some time with teaching before finally fully dedicating herself to education.
Cesar Lajud Desentis
Emerging Powers & Markets. With extensive experience as a consultant and commercial advisor for Mexico in different countries, César has acted as Consulate General for Mexico in California and has led projects for the World Bank in Equatorial Guinea.
José María Peredo Pombo
International Image & Public Diplomacy. Professor of Foreign Policy and Communication, José María has a PhD in International Relations and extensive experience in the analysis of international current affairs. At Universidad Europea, he is head of the International Relations Observatory and the Europea Media Lab.
Julia Pulido Grajera
Security & Defence Alliances, Diplomatic & Consular Law, Foreign Practices. In the field of research, Julia has been a research fellow at the London School of Economics/IDEAS and lead researcher of the research group, ‘International Security, Public Policies and Global Governance’ at UEM. Her lines of research focus on International Security, Strategic Intelligence, Asymmetric Warfare and Organised Crime.
Miguel Ángel Benedicto Solsona
Foreign Policy of Spain, The European Union in the World. Miguel is a member of the European Movement International Council and advisor to European institutions. He has extensive experience as an analyst of international current affairs, and as a participant in various media channels.
Bachelor’s in International Relations. With the Bachelor's in International Relations, you can present a multidisciplinary profile to companies and institutions, with in-depth knowledge, international experience and the necessary skills and abilities to for your own professional development in:
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Our students have interned at the following institutions:
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You can become a Universidad Europea student in three easy steps.
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Start your admissions process by calling 917407272 or completing the admissions form via the link attached below.
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Submit the necessary documents to formalise your enrolment.
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Universidad Europea boasts a wide range of recognitions that guarantee its academic quality. For example, it has received the following prestigious awards: the European Seal of Excellence 500+, Quali-cert and Madrid Excelente. In the international QS Stars accreditation rating, Universidad Europea has obtained a total of four out of five stars. This external accreditation system determines the level of excellence achieved by universities in various areas. Universidad Europea has achieved the maximum score of five stars in Employability, Teaching, Facilities and Social Responsibility.
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Regarding the current academic year in the Bachelor’s in International Relations, the following improvements have been made:
Result of verification process
Final follow-up assessment report
Final accreditation renewal report