Program Overview
The Grado en Ciencias Políticas offered by Universidad Europea is an official degree program that delves into political theory and its practical applications. The program emphasizes developing analytical, research, and leadership skills. Graduates are equipped for careers in public administration, policy analysis, political consulting, and other fields related to politics. The blended learning approach combines online classes with virtual sessions, providing students with flexibility and personalized learning support.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Grado en Ciencias Políticas (Degree in Political Science) offered by Universidad Europea is an official degree program designed to study various political theories and their practical application in society. The program aims to provide students with a deep understanding of political processes, the influence of politics on society, and decision-making in political environments. It emphasizes the development of key soft skills in analysis, research, and leadership. The program's curriculum is closely aligned with the topics covered in most administrative exams in Spain, making it beneficial for students seeking careers in public administration.
Outline:
First Year:
- Bases teóricas de las doctrinas del pensamiento político (Theoretical Foundations of Political Thought Doctrines): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Historia política del mundo contemporáneo (Contemporary World Political History): 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Historia Política de la España contemporánea (Contemporary Spanish Political History): 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Introducción a las Relaciones Internacionales (Introduction to International Relations): 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Introducción a la Sociología (Introduction to Sociology): 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Actores y procesos en la política actual (Actors and Processes in Current Politics): 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Introducción a la Economía Política (Introduction to Political Economy): 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Fundamentos de la organización de la Administración Pública (Fundamentals of Public Administration Organization): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Metodologías en la ciencia política y las ciencias sociales (II): métodos y técnicas de producción de datos sociopolíticos (Methodologies in Political Science and Social Sciences (II): Methods and Techniques for Producing Sociopolitical Data): 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
Second Year:
- Fundamentos de Derecho Administrativo (Fundamentals of Administrative Law): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Fundamentos y práctica de las democracias (Fundamentals and Practice of Democracies): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Comunicación política en un mundo interconectado (Political Communication in an Interconnected World): 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Técnicas y métodos de expresión y comunicación del discurso político (Techniques and Methods of Expression and Communication of Political Discourse): 6 ECTS, Basic, Spanish
- Derecho Constitucional comparado (Comparative Constitutional Law): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Teoría del Derecho del Estado constitucional español (Theory of the Law of the Spanish Constitutional State): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- El sistema político de la democracia en España (The Political System of Democracy in Spain): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Los sistemas políticos de las democracias europeas y norteamericanas (The Political Systems of European and North American Democracies): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Los sistemas políticos en los países de América Latina (The Political Systems in Latin American Countries): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Modelos de organización territorial (Models of Territorial Organization): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
Third Year:
- Políticas y gestión pública (Public Policies and Management): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Relaciones Internacionales y Geopolítica mundial (International Relations and Global Geopolitics): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Metodologías en la ciencia política y las ciencias sociales (III): análisis y valoración de datos sociopolíticos (Methodologies in Political Science and Social Sciences (III): Analysis and Evaluation of Sociopolitical Data): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Instituciones y políticas de la Unión Europea (Institutions and Policies of the European Union): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Organismos e instituciones en un mundo globalizado (Organizations and Institutions in a Globalized World): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Hacienda Pública (Public Finance): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Constitucionalismo global y derechos fundamentales en un mundo globalizado (Global Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights in a Globalized World): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Género y política en un mundo global (Gender and Politics in a Global World): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Políticas de Seguridad y Defensa (Security and Defense Policies): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Gobernanza mundial y estado de bienestar (Global Governance and Welfare State): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Políticas y gestión de movimientos migratorios (Policies and Management of Migration Movements): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Evolución de los movimientos políticos radicales (Evolution of Radical Political Movements): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Movimientos sociales y “nuevas políticas” (Social Movements and “New Policies”): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Cambio climático y políticas medioambientales (Climate Change and Environmental Policies): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Relaciones Internacionales y cooperación en el mundo actual (International Relations and Cooperation in the Current World): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
Fourth Year:
- Gestión política de crisis (Political Crisis Management): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Metodologías en la ciencia política y las ciencias sociales (IV): técnicas de investigación avanzada y dinámicas sociopolíticas (Methodologies in Political Science and Social Sciences (IV): Advanced Research Techniques and Sociopolitical Dynamics): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Partidos políticos y grupos de presión mediáticos, sociales y económicos (Political Parties and Media, Social and Economic Pressure Groups): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Diseño, preparación y análisis de campañas electorales (Design, Preparation and Analysis of Electoral Campaigns): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- La economía internacional y su impacto en un mundo globalizado (The International Economy and its Impact on a Globalized World): 6 ECTS, Obligatory, Spanish
- Trabajo de fin de grado (Final Degree Project): 6 ECTS, Final Degree Project, Spanish
- Construcción de la ciudadanía democrática: nuevos retos (Construction of Democratic Citizenship: New Challenges): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Los sistemas políticos del Magreb contemporáneo (The Political Systems of Contemporary Maghreb): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Información y desinformación en la construcción política contemporánea (Information and Disinformation in Contemporary Political Construction): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Los sistemas políticos de China, Japón y el Sureste asiático (The Political Systems of China, Japan and Southeast Asia): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Mediación como instrumento político de resolución de conflictos (Mediation as a Political Instrument for Conflict Resolution): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Metodologías en la ciencia política y las ciencias sociales (V): Big Data y su papel en la política contemporánea (Methodologies in Political Science and Social Sciences (V): Big Data and its Role in Contemporary Politics): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Actividades Universitarias (University Activities): 6 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
Teaching:
The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining online classes with direct virtual sessions. Students can access these sessions from any location and device. The program emphasizes a personalized learning experience with support from expert professors and dedicated tutors. The virtual campus serves as the primary learning platform, providing access to course materials, the library, a community forum for student interaction, and 24-hour assistance.
Careers:
Graduates of the Grado en Ciencias Políticas are well-prepared for careers in various sectors, including:
- Public Administration: Technical positions in government agencies.
- Organizations: Management roles in non-profit and private organizations.
- Policy Analysis: Analyzing public policies and developing recommendations.
- Local Development: Working as agents for local development initiatives.
- Political Analysis: Conducting research and providing insights on political trends.
- National and International Consulting: Advising on political strategies and issues.
- Teaching and Research: Pursuing careers in academia.
Other:
The program emphasizes the development of digital skills, including the application of digital trends in communication and campaign organization. Students will learn to utilize data for political analysis. The faculty comprises professors with doctorates in the field and professionals with extensive experience in law, public administration, and other relevant areas. The program is designed for students passionate about politics and eager to pursue careers in political analysis.
