Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Grados
- Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS credits)
- Centre
- Language
- Bilingual
- Comments
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Vice Dean for the Bachelor: Juan Jesús Fernández González
Interuniversitary studies of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid 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), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (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
95.5% 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 Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
International Excellence
Program
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Subjects | ECTS | TYPE | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of Political Philosophy | 6 | BC |   |
| Introduction Political Science | 6 | BC | |
| Contemporary History | 6 | C | |
| Mathematics | 6 | C | |
| Constitutional organization of government | 6 | C | |
| These courses are taught in the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) | No data | No data | No data |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Subjects | ECTS | TYPE | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics | 6 | BC | |
| Government and Public Policy | 6 | BC | |
| History of economic thought | 6 | BC | |
| Microeconomics | 6 | BC | |
| Interdisciplinary Seminar I | 6 | C | |
| These courses are taught in the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona | No data | No data | No data |
Year 2 - Semester 1
| Subjects | ECTS | TYPE | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political actors and collective action | 6 | BC | |
| Contemporary political philosophy | 6 | BC | |
| Democracy: Theories, Comparative Analysis and Contemporary Challanges | 6 | C | |
| Descriptive Statistics | 6 | C | |
| Macroeconomics | 6 | C | |
| These courses are taught in the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid | No data | No data | No data |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| Subjects | ECTS | TYPE | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logic and Argumentation | 6 | BC | |
| International Politics | 6 | BC | |
| Macroeconomía, crecimiento, inflación y sector público | 6 | C | |
| Seminario Interdisciplinar II | 6 | C | |
| Microeconomic Theory | 6 | C | |
| These courses are taught in the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | No data | No data | No data |
Year 3 - Semester 1
| Subjects | ECTS | TYPE | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Statistics | 6 | C | |
| Research Seminar | 6 | C | |
| Theory of Society | 6 | C | |
| These courses are taught in the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid | No data | No data | No data |
Year 3 - Semester 2
| Subjects | ECTS | TYPE | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social discourse analysis | 6 | C | |
| Research methodologies for politics | 6 | C | |
| These courses are taught in the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | No data | No data | No data |
Year 4 - Semester 1
Year 4 - Semester 2
| Subjects | ECTS | TYPE | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Thesis | 12 | BT | |
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 Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (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.
Talent Awards
Starting with the admission process for the 2026-2027 academic year, Alianza 4U degrees will offer a talent award worth €1,000 to the student enrolled who has been admitted with the highest grade in each degree programme.
- Call for applications for admission - academic year 2026-2027
- Results of the Talent Awards - academic year 2026/27
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 rules of permanence 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.
- 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'.
Profesorado
Scientific activity is a fundamental element of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, which is the top university in Spain in terms of six-year research periods obtained by its faculty. This is composed of internationally renowned scientists integrating leading research groups in project management and resource attraction at national and European level. The commitment to research translates into a significant scientific production and a strong international orientation, with professors who carry out top-level research and contribute to high-impact publications.
This first-rate scientific activity is complemented by experienced professionals who work part-time at the university, facilitating a direct connection between the university and the economic environment.
⚙ 104,34 M€ Secured funding
👥 140 Research groups
📖 79 Registered patents and software
☂ 12 Spin-offs
📖 2.452 Articles published
Source: 2023-2024 Annual Research and Transfer Report
List of teaching staff for the Bachelor's Degree (in alphabetical order)
Schedules
Quality
Facts about this bachelor's degree
Year of implementation: 2013
Places offered:
- Getafe Campus: 60 (UC3M allocates 15)
Official Code: 2503809
Link to publication in Official universities, centres and degrees registry
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
System of Internal Quality Assurance
Departments involved in teaching
In the Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics teach courses the following University departments: