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Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Filosof铆a, pol铆tica y econom铆a
Duration
4 years (240 ECTS credits)
Centre
Language
Bilingual
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Vice Dean for the Bachelor: Lluis Orriols Galve

Interuniversitary studies of 天美传媒 with Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and Universidad Autonoma de Madrid.

Presentation

The Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics is organized by four universities: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), 天美传媒 (UC3M), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) de Barcelona, which are responsible for the academic coordination. Its duration is four years, with a single group of 60 students.

A special feature of this degree program is that its teaching takes place in Madrid and Barcelona. The first year is divided between UPF and the UAB and the second between the UAM and the UC3M. In the third year, students can choose between international mobility and/or studying subjects at the university where they are enrolled. The fourth year students focus on their bachelor degree dissertation and rounding out their education with electives.

The objective of this degree program is to create cutting-edge professionals in their areas of expertise. Graduates will have acquired a solid foundation of knowledge in politics and economics as well as the critical and analytical skills fostered by the humanities.

At present, this program is taught at approximately 50 leading universities, which include Duke University, Durham University, the University of Bern, Universität Hamburg, the University of Manchester, the University of North Carolina, the University of Oxford, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Warwick and Yale University. Among their graduates are important figures from the worlds of politics and business.

Employability and profesional internships

UC3M has agreements with more than 5,000 companies and institutions for internships and access to employment opportunities

94.8% of graduates have access to a job related to their studies in the first year of graduation, according to the Study of Professional Insertion of Graduates of the 天美传媒.

International Excellence

QS Europe Ranking
QS Graduate Employability Ranking
The Global University Employability Ranking and Survey
Erasmus Plus

Program

Year 1 - Semester 1

General subjects
SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
6BCEnglish
6BCEnglish Spanish
6CSpanish
6CSpanish
6CEnglish
These courses are taught in the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona)No dataNo dataNo data

Year 1 - Semester 2

General subjects
SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
6BCSpanish
6BCSpanish
6BCSpanish
6CSpanish
These courses are taught in the Universitat Autonoma de BarcelonaNo dataNo dataNo data

Year 2 - Semester 1

General subjects
SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
6BCSpanish
6BCSpanish
Political analysis and theories of Democracy6CSpanish
6CSpanish
6CSpanish
These courses are taught in the Universidad Aut贸noma de MadridNo dataNo dataNo data

Year 2 - Semester 2

General subjects
SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
6BCEnglish
6BCEnglish
6CEnglish
Introduction Econometrics6CEnglish
6CEnglish
These courses are taught in the 天美传媒No dataNo dataNo data

Year 3 - Semester 1

General subjects
SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
6CSpanish
6CSpanish
6CSpanish
These courses are taught in the Universidad Aut贸noma de MadridNo dataNo dataNo data

Year 3 - Semester 2

General subjects
SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
6CEnglish
6CEnglish
These courses are taught in the 天美传媒No dataNo dataNo data

Year 4 - Semester 1

Electives to choose: total 78 ECTS credits
SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
Electives to choose in Society and Culture in the Modern WorldNo dataNo datavacio
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish Spanish
Electives to choose in Publlic Policy and ManagementNo dataNo datavacio
6PEnglish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish
6PEnglish Spanish
Electives to choose in Development, Globalization and Cultural TraditionsNo dataNo datavacio
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
Electives to choose in Rule of Law, Democratic Goverment and CitizenshipNo dataNo datavacio
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
5PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
Electives to choose in Ethics, Rationality and DemocracyNo dataNo datavacio
6PEnglish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
Electives to choose in Markets, Regulation and WelfareNo dataNo datavacio
6PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish
6PSpanish
Electives to choose in Welfare State and JusticeNo dataNo datavacio
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
Electives to choose in Communication, Politics and SocietyNo dataNo datavacio
6PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
Electives to choose in Analysis Tools in Social SciencesNo dataNo datavacio
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish Spanish

Year 4 - Semester 2

General subjects
SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
12BTEnglish Spanish
Electives to choose: total 78 ECTS credits
SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
6PSpanish
12PSpanish
18PSpanish
Electives to choose in Society and Culture in the Modern WorldNo dataNo datavacio
6PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish
Electives to choose in Public Policy and ManagementNo dataNo datavacio
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
Electives to choose in Communication, Politics and SocietyNo dataNo datavacio
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
Electives to choose in Development, Globalization and Cultural TraditionsNo dataNo datavacio
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
5PSpanish
4PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish Spanish
Electives to choose in Analysis Tools in Social SciencesNo dataNo datavacio
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish Spanish
6PSpanish
6PEnglish
Electives to choose in Markets, Regulation and WelfareNo dataNo datavacio
6PEnglish Spanish
6PEnglish
Electives to choose in Ethics, Rationality and DemocracyNo dataNo datavacio
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
6PSpanish
Electives to choose in History of Philosophy and Contemporany ThoughtNo dataNo datavacio
6PSpanish
6PSpanish

The courses of the 3rd and 4th year will be enrolled for the students admitted to this degree through the Carlos III University of Madrid.

TYPES OF SUBJECTS

BC: Basic Core
C: Compulsory
E: Electives
BT: Bachelor Thesis

Administrative Information

Interuniversity Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

This degree is taught jointly by the 天美传媒 (UC3M), the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), with the UPF being the coordinating university.

Thus, some courses are held in Madrid and others in Barcelona:

  • First course: Barcelona (first semester at UPF and second semester at UAB).
  • Second course: Madrid (first semester at UAM and second semester at UC3M).
  • Third year: Those admitted to UC3M will take the compulsory courses of the first semester at UAM and those of the second semester at UC3M. The optional courses are taken at UAM or UC3M.
  • Fourth year: Each student takes the fourth year at the university that granted him/her admission. Students admitted in UC3M can choose elective courses from UC3M or UAM.

Language

Students admitted to UC3M may take their courses in Spanish and/or English. Language of each course is indicated in the study program.

Admission

Each of the participating universities will allocate 15 places, so the total number of students will be 60.

The cut-off mark and weightings may be different at each university. Please consult the admission information for each university for more information.

Registration and academic regulations

Each student will register for all courses at the university that granted admission. 

Those admitted to this degree at UC3M will receive, by email, the necessary information to formalise their enrolment. In addition, they will be issued with the university card of the four universities.

The and enrolment that will be applied will be those of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

International mobility

In this degree there is the possibility of an international mobility stay, within the Erasmus or Non-European Mobility programme. The corresponding agreements and the allocation of available places will be managed through the university that granted admission.

Mobility

  • Exchange programs

    Exchange programs

    The Erasmus programme permits UC3M first degree and post graduate students to spend one or several terms at one of the European universities with which UC3M has special agreements or take up an Erasmus Placement, that is a work placement or internship at an EU company. These exchanges are funded with Erasmus Grants which are provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

    The non-european mobility program enables UC3M degree students to study one or several terms in one of the international universities with which the university has special agreements. It also has funding from the Banco Santander and the UC3M.

    These places are offered in a public competition and are awarded to students with the best academic record and who have passed the language threshold  (English, French, German etc..) requested by the university of destination.

  • European mobility

    European mobility

  • Non european mobility

    Non european mobility

Profile and career opportunities

  • Entry profile

    Entry profile

    Students wishing to take a degree in philosophy, politics and economics should have a minimum grounding in mathematics, as well as an aptitude for communication and an ability for discussion and dialogue. Previous knowledge of history, philosophy and logic will be useful for the analysis of theories and data related to political science. An interest in the world of politics in general, ethics, law and sociology is equally interesting, as well as a willingness for public management, innovation and an interest in continuous learning.

    Application for a place in the degree

  • Graduate profile

    Graduate profile

    The professionals trained in this degree will have a versatile training that it allows to opt to various employments in public or private organizations. The skills obtained in the degree and the internacional knowledge benefit to get better jobs in multinationals.

    The incorporation into  the labour world of the future graduates can be in fields like politics, journalism, industry, education, business management, consulting and public relations, diplomatic services, autonomous and local governments and international organizations, among others.

    General Skills in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

    Evaluating the implications that the new ideological, political, economic and technological forms active in the contemporary world and in social conflicts hold for the human condition, on the basis of an understanding of today's societies and from a globalized, cosmopolitan perspective.

    Putting into practice the interdisciplinary, historically situated aspects of theories, methodologies and problems that have a history and a formation process, and are the source of issues yet to be resolved.

    Combining the knowledge acquired in the context of the programme's different disciplines (philosophical, political, historical and economic knowledge alike) to interpret results, evaluate conclusions, suggest appropriate solutions to society and appraise outcomes in a precise manner.

    Designing programmes, in the different disciplines covered, for meeting needs to improve living conditions in society, taking into account national and international political actors, their relationships with political institutions, and current socioeconomic circumstances.

    Implementing the aforementioned programmes, taking into account their design, viability and sustainability.

    Evaluating programmes geared to improvement, their implementation and their benefits and level of performance in international and local settings, in institutions, and in the management and quality of public or private services.

    Making judgements encompassing critical reflection on fundamental social, scientific and economic matters in a context representative of international and local society alike.

  • Career opportunities

    Career opportunities

    • Socio-political advisor and consultant
    • Socio-political analyst
    • Economic analyst
    • Research ethics-committes
    • Ethis commissions or political institutions(councils, ministries, etc)
    • Teaching
    • Journalism
    • Expert of desing, implementation and evaluation of public policies 
    • Internal Organizations

Study in english

The courses of this degree are offered with groups only in Spanish or only in English. In some electives, you can choose the group.

To know the group of each course, check the tab 'Program'. 

Schedules

Quality

Facts about this bachelor's degree

Year of implementation: 2013

Places offered:

  • Getafe Campus: 60 (UC3M allocates 15)

Official Code: 2503809

Evaluation and monitoring

 

Verification Report of Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Departments involved in teaching

In the Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics teach courses the following University departments:

Profesorado y plan docente