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Master in Private Law

Graduate School of Law

Graduate Law School
Direction
Prof. Jesús Rafael Mercader Uguina
Language
Spanish
Attendance
On-campus
Credits
90
Campus
Getafe
Applications

Closed

Departments
Social and Private International Law Department, Departamento de Derecho Privado

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    The course prepares professionals with a high level of education who will be able to address, understand and resolve conflicts and controversies deriving from legal and economic globalization.

    The qualification provides students with added value resulting both from a detailed study of major  themes raised by current legal developments in society  today and an  initiation into research and methodology applicable to the knowledge acquired.

    There are two recommended entry profiles for prospective candidates:

    Students who have obtained their degree and who wish to pursue further studies in private law with a marked research bias. This profile is largely typical of those particularly academic students who are planning a university career beginning with their master's degree and culminating in a doctorate in law.

    It may also be suitable for those who, while they have not specifically planned  to work in higher education, or  they may well have definitely decided not to, nevertheless  consider that  their law degree does not meet their needs or their desire to further their knowledge of the institutions of public law which they consider would be  completed by undertaking a master's research degree which would, irrespective of their career path, enormously improve their opportunities for achieving excellence in their chosen profession

    Furthermore, those who have already obtained their degrees or graduates with some professional experience who wish to increase their knowledge of / law and undertake research activity.
    The main goals of the master's degree include:

    • Preparing highly qualified professionals who are able to cope with the challenges presented by a changing and globalized world for which they will have received specialized training.
    • Initiating students in research techniques to assist them in discovering their own solutions to the numerous and unprecedented challenges that today’s world raises for businesses and organizations in the world of law.
    • Maintaining the value accorded to the master’s degree in the market so that it represents the highest educational level achieved through both specialization, and  providing a grounding in research techniques which will enable students to respond independently to new legal problems arising in current society.

    Completion of their Master's degree will enable students to access, among others:

    Programas de Doctorado - Derecho

  • PROGRAM

    The master's degree consists of 90 ECTS which are taught throughout the first academic year consisting of two four month terms and a second academic period consisting of one four month term.
    FIRST YEAR 60 ECTS taught over  two four month terms and comprising the following subjects:

    • Questions of Advanced Theory, Methodology and History, which are compulsory and common to the Master's degrees in Public  and Private law: 18 ECTS
    • Privat law and Globalization (choose 4 subjects from the 1st and 2nd terms): 24 ECTS
    • Advanced Responses of Law to the challenge of complexity (choose 3 subjects from between the 1st and 2nd term): 18 ECTS

    SECOND YEAR 30 ECTS of research over a four month term and comprising the following

    • Advanced Research Practice comprising for research projects of 3.5 ECTS: 14 ECTS
    • Final Master's degree dissertation 16 ECTS

    Year 2 - Semester 1

    General subjects
    SubjectsECTSTYPELanguage
    Research Work I3,5CNo data
    Research Work II3,5CNo data
    Research Work III3,5CNo data
    Research Work IV3,5CNo data
    Master's Thesis16INo data

    C= Compulsory: 18 ECTS

    E= Elective Course

    • Module: "Privat law and Globalization": 24ECTS
    • Module: "The interaction between Globalization and National Law": 18 ECTS

    Research's Papers: 14 ECTS

    Master's Thesis: 16 ECTS

    ** Students admitted to the program who do not belong to the EHEA are required to undertake an introductory course INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION AND SPANISH LEGAL SYSTEMS,  which they shall be required to successfully complete  in order to continue with the second term and register for the second academic year of the course .
    This is a 16 hour course designed to ensure that foreign students from non EHEA member countries acquire an essential grounding in the European Union legal system along with the most significant peculiarities of the Spanish system, in order to enable them to study the different course subjects without being at a disadvantage and thus hindering progress in their classes.
    At the end of these classes, students will take a short test to ascertain the level of knowledge acquired.

  • FACULTY

    • Rafael Illescas, Catedrático de Derecho Mercantil y Ex-Decano de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Fernando Bondía, Catedrático de Derecho Civil de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Alfonso Luis Calvo Caravaca, Catedrático de Derecho Internacional Privado y Director del Departamento de Derecho Social e Internacional Privado de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Miguel Ruiz Muñoz, Profesor Titular de Derecho Mercantil de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Juliana Rodriguez Rodrigo, Profesora Titular de Derecho Internacional Privado de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Antonio Cabanillas Sánchez, Catedrático de Derecho Civil de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
    • Isabel Ramos Herranz, Profesora Titular de Derecho Mercantil de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Helena Soleto Muñoz, Profesora Titular de Derecho Procesal Penal de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Manuel Bermejo Castrillo, Profesor Titular de Historia del Derecho de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • José María Sauca, Profesor Titular de Filosofía del Derecho de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • María Pilar Perales Viscasillas, Catedrática de Derecho Mercantil de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Jesús Mercader, Catedrático de Derecho del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Manuel Alba Fernández, Profesor Titular de Derecho Mercantil de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Consuelo Carrasco, Profesora Titular de Derecho Romano de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Manuel Correa Carrasco, Profesor Titular de Derecho del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Esperanza Castellanos Ruíz, Profesora Titular de Derecho Internacional Privado de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Sara Martín Salamanca, Profesora Titular Interina de Derecho Civil de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Iris Beluche Rincón, Profesora Titular de Derecho Civil de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Victor Moreno Catena, Catedrático de Derecho Procesal de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Raquel López Jiménez, Profesora titular de Derecho Procesal de la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
    • Reiner Karl Schulze, Prof. Dr. h.c. University of Münster
    • Paolo Comanducci Catedrático de Filosofía del Derecho en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Genova.

     

  • ADMISSION

    Places available:  20


    Requirements

    In order to access the course you will need to have obtained an official Spanish university degree or another qualification from a higher educational institute in another member state of the European Higher Education Area, provided that it is a sufficient requirement for a master's degree in the country of issue.
    Candidates with qualifications from  countries which are not members of the European Higher Education area may be admitted if they are able to attest that their  degree corresponds to an educational level equivalent to official Spanish university qualifications,  again provided that  they are of a sufficient level for entry to  post graduate courses in their own country.


    Access to the Master's degree in Private Law  for candidates with qualifications from countries which are not member states of the EHEA in no way implies official validation of the prospective student's qualifications, or recognition for purposes other than that of entry to the master's degree.

     

    Admission criteria

    Candidates will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

    ADMISSION CRITERIA %
    Candidate’s academic transcript 50%
    Knowledge of other languages, such as English or French with a minimum level B2 10%
    Previous studies other than those required for access to the course 15%
    Interest in  research, and some experience in research work 15%
    Motivational letter written by the student stating his/her interests in the Master's subjects 10%

     

    Language requirements

    Check the general language requirements required to study a Master’s at UC3M, depending on whether it is in Spanish, English or bilingual.

    Foreign students

    Once admitted to the Master, foreign students with university degree issued by a higher education institution belonging to an educational system outside the EEES, must present, for enrollment, the diploma attesting equivalent training that allows access to postgraduate studies, legalized by diplomatic procedures, or “The Hague Convention Apostille”. More information about Legalization of Documents.

    If needed, documents must be accompanied by an official sworn translation into Spanish.

     

    Application

    The request is made electronically through our application. Before starting the admission process it is important to consult the supporting information that we offer below:

  • SCHOLARSHIPS

    General information on scholarships

    For more information on specific scholarships of interest awarded by UC3M and by other agencies or organisations.

    🎓 │ Scholarships to study a University Master

    Career services

    University's Foundation (Fundación Universidad Carlos III) holds a careers service ( UC3M Career service) which orientates, informs and helps graduates to get through the labour market.

  • PRACTICAL INFORMATION
    • CALENDAR/TIMETABLE

      Academic Calendar

      Academic Calendar 2024-2025

       

      Program course schedule

      Direct access to timetable

       

      Exam schedule

      Direct access to exams schedule

    • ENROLLMENT

      Program price

      course 2016/17

      • Place Reservation: 450€ (It will be paid once the student receives notification of admission to the master, and deducted from the first tuition payment)

      60 ECTS in the first academic year:

      • EU students: 3.159€ (52,65€/ECTS)
      • Non EU students: 5.044,2€ (84,07€/ECTS)
         

      ◢  ✎│Tuition fees

      Additional information

      • You may enrol on the master’s degree after completing the admission process and receiving formal confirmation of your acceptance.
      • When performing the enrolment you can choose between Full-time enrolment or Part-time enrolment.
      • The email address provided upon enrolment will be used for formal communications; students are therefore kindly requested to check their mail regularly.
      • Pursuant to the regulations of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a student failing to pay any part of the fees will not be admitted and the enrolment process will be terminated. In cases of cancellation of enrolment due to non-payment, the University may demand the payment of the pending amounts for enrolment in previous academic courses as a prior condition of enrolment.
        No diploma or certificate will be issued if a student has any outstanding payments.

      ✎│Enrolment master’s programmes

      ✎│ECTS credits recognition

    • QUALITY

      General Information about Master

      Implantation year: 2013

      Quality Assurance

      The Academic Committee of the Master complies with SGIC-UC3M and it is responsible for the quality analysis of the program, it contributes with proposals to improve the program and produces the “Memoria Académica de Titulación”.

      Graduate Profile and Competences

      System of complaints and / or suggestions

      Claims, complaints and suggestions received and channeled through the Academic Committee of Quality, so that it is directly informed of all matters related to the quality of qualifications. The seat of that committee are reviewed and processed in accordance with established work schedules and noting in the reports of these committees.

      Furthermore, claims, complaints and suggestions can be made outside the scope of the degree by presenting on paper, through the Registry, and also through the electronic mailboxes (OPINA System) found on the website of the degrees. All questions received, transfer is given to units or services concerned in order to reverse this information to improve the quality offered by the University.

      Also through the University Ombudsman that ensures the protection of the rights, freedoms and interests of all members of the university community, against any violation of the current legislation by the services and bodies of the University.

      Material Resources of the program

      Information about material resources of Getafe Campus