Bachelor's Degree in International Relations
Program Overview
The Bachelor's in International Relations at Universidad Europea de Madrid is a four-year program that equips students with the skills and knowledge to lead and explain the complexities of global interests and policy. The program, taught 100% in English, emphasizes experiential learning through real case studies and internships, and provides students with opportunities to engage in research and practical application of their knowledge. Graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in the international relations sector, including management roles, diplomacy, international consulting, and public and private organizations.
Program Outline
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations - Universidad Europea de Madrid
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor's in International Relations at Universidad Europea is a 4-year program designed to equip students with the skills to lead and explain the complexities of policy and global interests. The program, consisting of 240 ECTS credits, is based at the campus in Villaviciosa de Odón and covers areas such as conflict resolution, diplomacy, cooperation, communication, and political and legal advocacy. The program emphasizes experiential learning, with students working on real case studies from day one. Throughout their studies, students have opportunities to participate in internships and work placements at partner institutions like LSE, Unicef, the Department for Foreign Affairs, and EFE news agency. The degree can be studied 100% in English.
Outline:
The program is structured across four years, with a detailed breakdown of modules and ECTS credits for each year:
Primer Curso (First Year):
- History and Theory of International Relations (6 ECTS): Basic, English
- Concepts of International Relations: Actors and Factors (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Communication in International Relations (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Human, Economic, and Political Geography (6 ECTS): Basic, English
- Foreign Language Level I Spanish (6 ECTS): Basic, Spanish
- Foreign Language Level I French (6 ECTS): Basic, French
- Foreign Language Level I German (6 ECTS): Basic, German
- Documenting Sources (6 ECTS): Basic, English
- Foreign Policy and Diplomacy (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Human Rights and Development Cooperation (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Sociological Research Techniques (6 ECTS): Basic, English
- Current-Day Observations (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
Segundo Curso (Second Year):
- Theory of State and Comparative Political Systems (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Comparative Legal Systems (6 ECTS): Basic, English
- Global Economy and Foreign Trade (6 ECTS): Basic, English
- Cultural Differences and Interculturality (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- English (6 ECTS): Basic, English
- Spain’s Foreign Policy (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Public International Law (6 ECTS): Basic, English
- The United Nations (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Theory and Analysis of International Conflicts (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Management of Multinational Companies (6 ECTS): Basic, English
Tercer Curso (Third Year):
- Defense and Security Alliances (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- International Economic and Financial Organisations (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- International Public Opinion (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Image Abroad and Public Diplomacy (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Foreign Language Level II Spanish (6 ECTS): Basic, Spanish
- Foreign Language Level II French (6 ECTS): Basic, French
- Foreign Language C II German (6 ECTS): Basic, German
- Diplomatic and Consular Law (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Pressure Groups (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- International Conflicts of Laws (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Optatives (select two) (12 ECTS): English
Cuarto Curso (Fourth Year):
- Internship (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- International Terrorism and Organised Crime (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Professional Ethics in International Relations (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Seminar of International Negotiations (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Environmental Hazards and Climate Change (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Graduation Project (6 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Design and Management of International Projects (3 ECTS): Obligatory, English
- Optatives (select two) (12 ECTS): English
Optative Modules (3rd and 4th Year):
- The European Union in the World (6 ECTS): Optative, English
- Foreign Policy of the United States of America (6 ECTS): Optative, English
- Emerging Powers & Markets (6 ECTS): Optative, English
- Middle East & Maghreb (6 ECTS): Optative, English
- Global Geopolitics (6 ECTS): Optative, English
- European Union Law (6 ECTS): Optative, English
- University Activities (6 ECTS): Optative, English
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: The program emphasizes experiential learning, with students working on real case studies from day one.
- Faculty: The program boasts a faculty with 63% holding PhDs of great prestige in the teaching field.
- Unique Approaches: The program includes the International Relations Club (IRClub), the International Relations Observatory, and the Global Analysis Lab, which provide students with opportunities for engagement, research, and practical application of their knowledge.
Careers:
The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in the international relations sector, including:
- Management roles in international public and private companies
- International organizations
- Public and private companies
- International conflict mediator
- International consultancy
- Public service
- Diplomatic corps
- International organizations
- Supranational organizations
- Defense
- Intelligence services
- Foreign affairs
- Diplomatic missions, consulates or customs agencies
- Diplomatic corps public exam for civil service in Spain
- International cooperation programs
- Private company Expert in international trade
- Non-governmental organizations (NGO), in cultural, educational or humanitarian cooperation programs; political, economic, tourism or environmental consultancies
- Chambers of commerce
- International business
- International consultancy analyst
- Media: advice on cultural, political, historical, ethical and economic matters
- Research
- Research institutes
- Lobbies
- Think tanks
- Teaching
- Public sector
- Private sector
Other:
- International Partnerships: The program has agreements with universities in Europe, the USA, and Asia, allowing students to participate in international exchange programs.
- Employability: 88% of graduates find employment within 18 months of finishing their studies.
- International Relations Club (IRClub): The IRClub has over 160 members and carries out over four monthly activities, including collaborations with the B-Corps.
- International Relations Observatory: A digital magazine and university forum for analysis and research on international affairs.
