Bachelor in Employment and Labor Relations

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

Non european mobility

Entry profile

The degree in Labour Relations and Employment provides an excellent study program for those who wish to be part of the exciting search for answers to the economic, social, organizational and political challenges posed by employment and labour relations in the global 21st century. We are looking for individuals who are keen to develop their communication and comprehension skills, individuals who are able to look at the same situation from different perspectives and to find solutions which benefit all those involved; individuals who are eager to learn in an active way and to study the world of employment and of work from a variety of approaches. This new degree, which is in line with the most prestigious university programs at an international level, offers the opportunity to develop a multidisciplinary perspective which is essential for the future leaders of the employment world.

If you consider that employment is a fundamental reality at a collective and individual level, that labour relations play a decisive role in people’s quality of life and in the proper functioning of businesses and organisations, that the availability of decent jobs for all should be one of the essential values of our societies, then the degree in Labour Relations and Employment will offer you the most appropriate tools to become an active player in all these realities.

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Graduate profile

The degree in Labour Relations and Employment trains students to the highest level in legal, business, statistical, economic and psycho-sociological techniques, to enable them to respond to the social demands of employment- job seeking, training, productivity, conciliation, security, outsourcing, precariousness, conflict, unemployment, etc.

The careful design of the study program aims to transmit a conceptual and practical vision at the same time, which will enable students to feel confident in the different areas of knowledge necessary for understanding the connections between professional activity and other aspects of work. Also important is the inescapable ethical dimension of the training, which involves social responsibility in professional activity and a commitment to the values which inspire human rights, respect for equality and the fundamental principles of decent work, all recognised internationally.

In this way, as opposed to the limited response to the question of employment which other less multidisciplinary degrees provide, a degree in Labour Relations and Employment will prepare you to offer global professional solutions, from an analysis which takes into account a complex set of economic, business, sociological and legal factors, depending on each case. Given that the majority of employment opportunities are in private enterprise, the study program emphasizes corporate training, both at a legal level (e.g. company law) and, above all, at an economic and management level (human resources management, strategic management, company structure, accounting, etc.).

In addition, the international dimension of employment (for example, at a strategic level in the European Union) and of labour relations (multinational companies, outsourcing, etc.) provide many employment opportunities. Hence the study program has a special focus on this international dimension, not only by offering specific subjects, but with a cross curricular approach across the different subjects. Furthermore, proficiency in English is improved both by including English as part of the course content and by offering students the opportunity to study a large part of the degree in English. The Universidad Carlos III of Madrid also offers opportunities for international student exchanges which give students useful cultural experiences, which are highly valued in the job market.

1. Knowledge of Titles

K1 - Understand the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change.

K2 - Understand basic humanistic content, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile.

K3 - Acquire the knowledge, skills and techniques specific to the discipline of employment and human resources management in the company, using the appropriate terminology and scientific method.

K4 - Know the rules of human resources management in the company, in its different phases, modalities and dimensions.

K5 - Have in-depth knowledge of the legal framework of labour relations in their individual and collective dimensions, at international, EU and national level.

K6 - Understand the organisation, competences and powers within the framework of legal and administrative procedures in the field of labour and social protection, and know how to act as an agent representing any conflicting interests.

K7 - Understand current legislation as well as specifications, regulations and standards for expansion in the business environment, and know how to assess the degree of compliance with legal obligations regarding working conditions and collective labour agreements in order to bring them into line with the required standards.

K8 - Know how to integrate economic and accounting information to quantify the labour and social security costs of human resources in the company.

K9 - Be familiar with the fundamental concepts of law and business administration, economics and sociology.

2. Skills of Titles

S1 - Apply statistical methods to perform linear regression analysis and test hypotheses, and understand the nature of the different variables in an economic problem.

S2 - Address the constraints that arise in any business organisation (need to innovate, constantly update knowledge, relationships with external and internal customers and suppliers, decision-making in contexts of uncertainty, efficient time management), applying theoretical and practical knowledge.

S3 - Plan and organise teamwork by making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

S4 - Identify, collect, interpret and manage information relevant to employment and human resource management in the company using appropriate concepts and analysis methodologies.

S5 - Apply knowledge to identify social processes and possible solutions with rigour, precision and scientific objectivity.

S6 - Identify legal issues, understand them and contextualise them within the framework of labour relations in the company.

S7 - Design and apply processes, tools, plans, systems, etc., related to the organisation of work and compliance with legal obligations regarding working conditions.

S8 - Draft legal and financial accounting documents setting out well-founded solutions to problems related to the labour factor in the company.

S9 - Identify and interpret data and information on which to base conclusions and proposals on social, scientific and ethical issues in the field of labour relations.

S10 - Plan processes and select tools for decision-making related to employment and human resource management based on the diagnosis of business needs.

S11 - Present, argue and defend, both orally and in writing, a discourse, providing accurate information and in accordance with established grammatical and lexical rules.

3. Competences of Titles

C1 - Know how to analyse, develop and defend individually an interdisciplinary problem related to the degree programme, applying the knowledge, skills, tools and strategies acquired or developed therein.

C2 - Know and be able to manage interpersonal skills related to initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in the professional field.

C3 - Be able to offer precise solutions to simple and complex problems that serve as advice to the various agents involved in the company's legal labour relations in order to prevent and resolve current or potential conflicts.

C4 - Know how to select and interpret legal and conventional regulations, as well as case law and judicial doctrine applicable to practical cases relating to labour relations in the company.

C5 - Be able to solve problems in the field of labour relations, social law and human resources and employment management in complex professional and specialised areas that require the use of creative or innovative ideas.

External internships

This is a selection where students of this degree can do their internships:

• CAM- Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Competitividad, Getafe I
• CAM- Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Competitividad, Alcorcón I
• CAM- Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Competitividad, Leganés I
• CAM- Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Competitividad, Leganés II
• Zelenza Sistemas
• CAM- Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Competitividad, Pinto
• CAM- Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Competitividad, Villaverde
• CAM- Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Competitividad, Getafe II
• Despacho Profesional Sileras Asesores Jurídicos
• Gesalter Asesores S.L. Madrid
• HR Functional Excellence S.L.
• Ibermutua
• Europar

Career opportunities

• Previously registered:

                    Social Graduate

• Not registered:

                     Labor auditor

                     Responsible for training and development

                     Human resources technician

                     Training technician

• Civil service examinators:

                     Local development agent

                     Employment prospector

                     Employment technician

                     Inspector or sub-inspector od labor

                     Vocational guidance counselor

• With complements (postgraduate)

                     Senior technician in preventions of lavor risk

                     Equal opportunity agent

                     Mediator