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Dual Bachelor in Political Science and Sociology

Duration
5 years (318 ECTS credits)
Centre

School of Law and Social Sciences

Campus de Getafe

Language
Spanish
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Vice Dean for the Bachelor: Magdalena Díaz Gorfinkiel

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Presentation

The Dual Degree in Political Science and Sociology at UC3M aims to train professionals with the capacity to analyse and understand the numerous social and political phenomena that characterise societies. To this end, the degree provides theoretical and practical knowledge that enables professional insertion in various areas of research and social action, both autonomously and as a complement to other disciplines. It also offers a solid base of knowledge and skills in the area of political analysis, which will foster critical knowledge of national and international political contexts.
The Double Degree presents an applied profile connected to professional development, without abandoning theoretical and conceptual training. The programme is developed in parallel in both areas of knowledge, including all the contents offered in both separately. At the end of the studies, two degrees are obtained, one in Political Science and the other in Sociology, with the professional advantages that this entails.
The studies are offered face-to-face, to guarantee the acquisition of knowledge in a collective way and guided by critical reasoning, and mostly in Spanish, although subjects will be offered in English as a way of reinforcing the professional mastery of this tool. In addition, the teaching of the Double Degree is completed with curricular internships in companies, institutions, universities and other institutions.

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 Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

International Excellence

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

Program

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.

  • Euopean Mobility

    European Mobility

  • Non European Mobility

    Non European Mobility

Profile and career opportunities

  • Entry profile

    Entry Profile

    It is not necessary for students to possess any specific education beyond the knowledge that corresponds to a secondary school graduate, regardless of the disciplines studied.

    It is advisable that students of this Dual Degree have an orientation towards and interest in the analysis of contemporary society, social problems and the most appropriate techniques and methods for their study.

    It is also advisable that they possess some of the following general attitudes or predispositions:

    • Concern or sensitivity regarding our world’s political and social problems world.
    • Intellectual curiosity to learn about and have an in-depth understanding of the political and social reality that surrounds us, through critical thinking.
    • Appreciation for reading and for communication and debate that argues ideas orally or in writing.
    • Interest in following current information through the communications media.
  • Graduate profile

    Graduate profile

    The Double Degree in Political Science and Sociology aims to provide students with the fundamental tools for political and sociological analysis necessary for the successful practice of the profession. The degree programme therefore combines applied and theoretical knowledge in order to train professionals who are capable of comprehensively analysing the socio-political reality. Among the skills acquired are:

    • Apply knowledge to solving problems in complex and specialised social and political fields, in order to properly understand the phenomena being analysed.
    • Provide creative and innovative responses through arguments or procedures developed and supported by the knowledge acquired and the ability to adapt.
    • Collect and interpret data and information on which to base analyses from a critical and reflective perspective.
    • Possess the ability to function in complex situations or those that require the development of new solutions, both in the academic and professional spheres.
    • Know how to communicate knowledge, methodologies, ideas, problems and solutions related to the field of sociology and politics to all types of audiences in a clear and precise manner.
    • Be able to establish relationships between structural and individual spheres in order to develop complex, in-depth and systematic analyses of the functioning and structure of social reality.
    • Acquire mastery of quantitative and qualitative social research analysis techniques as a basis for the development and interpretation of social and political processes.
    • Develop the capacity for observation, teamwork and a multidisciplinary approach that allows for analysis and interpretations that go beyond the most obvious.

    Learning outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

    1. Knowledge of Titles

    K1 - Acquire and apply the knowledge, skills and techniques specific to the discipline of political science, using the appropriate terminology and scientific method.

    K2 - 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.

    K3 - Understand basic humanistic content, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary educational profile.

    K4 - Analyse the behaviour of political actors, political participation processes, electoral systems and the role of citizens in contemporary democracies.

    K5 - Understand the structure and functioning of political institutions and their interaction with the rest of the components of the political system from a comparative perspective.

    K6 - Understand the main currents of political philosophy, the main contemporary political theories and ideologies, and those linked to current political movements.

    K7 - Describe the structure of public administrations at different levels, the relationships between them, the regulatory framework, planning and management in the public sphere.

    K8 - Recognise the historical dimension of political and social processes and explain them in terms of this. TYPE: Knowledge or content.

    K9 - Understand the economic dimension of the public sector at the national and international level, as well as the fundamentals and phases of the budget cycle in the public sphere.

    2. Skills of Titles

    S1 - Be able to discuss and formulate critical reasoning, using precise terminology and specialised resources, on political phenomena.

    S2 - Plan and organise teamwork, making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

    S3 - Use information by interpreting relevant data, avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with academic and professional conventions in the field of study, being able to evaluate the reliability and quality of such information.

    S4 - Be able to apply the scientific method to social, political, and economic questions both domestically and in a globalised society.

    S5 - Apply basic consulting techniques and tools for various political actors as well as political communication.

    S6 - Apply fundamental theoretical references in politics and international organisations, as well as the relationship between international politics and domestic political processes.

    S7 - Apply computational tools and specific software for the analysis of political, social and economic problems in the international context.

    S8 - Ability to gather and interpret data and knowledge relevant to the development and defence of arguments on topics in their area of study.

    S9 - Ability to discern which quantitative or qualitative research techniques are appropriate to apply depending on the phenomenon being analysed.

    S10 - Understand and use the concepts of social structure and social change, their interdependence and their relationship with the political and economic system.

    S11 - Know how to analyse public policies and design, plan, implement and evaluate public programmes and projects.

    S12 - Understand the economic dimension of the public sector in the national and international environment, as well as the phases of the budget cycle in the public sphere.

    3. Competences of Titles

    C1 - Know and be able to manage interpersonal skills related to initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in the professional sphere.

    C2 - Identify, understand and know how to use the main theoretical and conceptual approaches and frameworks of the different areas of specialisation and sub-disciplines of political science.

    C3 - Know how to choose and use the different methodologies specific to political science and its sub-disciplines to understand past and future political phenomena.

    C4 - Be able to engage in lifelong independent learning, enabling adaptation to new situations in the professional environment.

    Learning outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

    1. Knowledge of Titles

    K1 - Understand democratic principles and values and those of 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 educational profile.

    K3 - Understand the social and political processes and institutions specific to each area of knowledge.

    K4 - Understand the history of sociological theory and its main schools to date.

    K5 - Understand the basic components of cultural differences and social inequalities.

    K6 - Understand and value the economic, time and human resources available for sociological research.

    K7 - Understand the relationships between population, resources, the environment and socio-demographic structure.

    K8 - Identify the objectives of social and political analysis as well as the populations targeted by social research.

    K9 - Understand and synthesise the plurality of approaches and concepts in the sub-disciplines linked to sociology.

    2. Skills of Titles

    S1 - Plan and organise teamwork by making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

    S2 - Use information by interpreting relevant data, avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with academic and professional conventions in the field of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information.

    S3 - Identify and apply interpersonal skills related to responsibility, negotiation, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.

    S4 - Demonstrate good communication and work skills in multidisciplinary and international environments.

    S5 - Develop personal autonomy in the workplace and professional environment in order to identify one's own learning needs.

    S6 - Compose and write speeches following a logical order, providing accurate information in accordance with the various established standards.

    S7 - Apply acquired knowledge to identify the sociological perspective in the analysis of social, political and economic processes.

    S8 - Understand the tools and instruments used in the field of sociological analysis in business.

    S9 - Be able to formulate, debate and defend critical reasoning, using precise terminology and methodologies specific to the discipline.

    S10 - Be able to manage, identify, gather and interpret relevant information on the economic, political and social areas covered by teaching and research.

    S11 - Be familiar with quantitative and qualitative research techniques and be able to discern which are most appropriate for each field of the discipline.

    S12 - Possess skills to manage and mediate in situations of crisis and social conflict.

    3. Competences of Titles

    C1 - Understand and be able to apply interpersonal skills relating to initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in the professional sphere.

    C2 - Know and apply sampling and fieldwork techniques for different fields of sociological research.

    C3 - Possess skills and abilities in developing, using and interpreting social indicators and social measurement instruments.

    C4 - Analyse and evaluate public policies and social intervention.

  • External internships

    External internships

    External Internships for the Degree in Political Science:

    • Pricewaterhousecoopers Auditores
    • CSIC-IEGD
    • Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos
    • Everis
    • Fundación Mujeres por Africa
    • Grupo Telecopy Cartera Empresarial
    • Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias
    • Instituto Elcano de Estudios Estratégicos
    • CSIC
    • Grupo Acciona
    • Auren Consultores S.P., S.P.L.
    • Schotter GmbH
    • CSIC-Instituto de Políticas y Bienes Públicos 
    • ONG Acción Contra el Hambre
    • ONG Movimiento ATD Cuarto Mundo

    External Internships for the Degree in Sociology:

    • Colegio Oficial de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología de Castilla La-Mancha
    • Fundación 1º de Mayo
    • Entreculturas 
    • Colegio oficial de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología de Madrid
    • Grupo de Investigación en Envejecimiento IEGD (CSIC)
    • Matia Instituto Gerontológico
    • Instituto de Género UC3M
    • Neurologyca
  • Career opportunities

    Career opportunities

    Training in politics and sociology enables you to find employment in a wide range of fields due to the various qualifications acquired during the training process. Among the possible professional activities, the following areas can be highlighted:

    Career Opportunities for the Degree in Political Science:

    • Civil administration of the State
    • Equal opportunities officer
    • Citizen participation agent 
    • Political consultancy
    • Diplomacy
    • Political research
    • Project and programme management 
    • Public opinion
    • Political analysis
    • Data and survey analysis
    • Corporate social responsibility
    • Media consultancy
    • Political consultancy

    Career Opportunities for the Degree in Sociology:

    • Third sector
    • Social research 
    • Market research and studies
    • Human resources
    • Public policy formulation and development
    • Evaluation of public policies and programmes
    • Training and career guidance
    • Social consultancy
    • International cooperation
    • Equality agents
    • Prevention of occupational risks 
    • Social audit 

Study in Engish

Studies with some courses in English

This bachelor's degree is offered in spanish, but you can study some courses in english if you want.

You can check the courses offered in english in the study program.

You don't need a previous level test. If you want to study a course in english, you have to select the english group in the enrollment.

Faculty

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.

https://www.uc3m.es/research

⚙  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)

Schedule

Quality

Facts about this dual bachelor

Year of implementation: 2009

Places offered:

  • Getafe Campus: 35

Official Code: 7000105

Bachelor's Degree Quality indicators

Labor insertion of the Degree

Link to publication in Official universities, centres and degrees registry

Evaluation and monitoring

Verification report of Bachelor's Degree in Political Science

Verification Report of Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Political Science

Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Sociology

 

 

System of Internal Quality Assurance

Departments involved in teaching

In the dual Bachelor in Political Science and Sociology teach courses the following University departments:

Teaching staff and teaching plan

Courses of studies plan and teaching staff

Facilities

Information about facilities for studies