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Law & International Relations

Bachelor in International Relations

Combines fundamental knowhow in the international arena with the skills the job market needs in big data and new technologies, as well as team leadership and management.

  • Presencial
  • 4 Years
  • 240 ECTS
  • OCT 2025
  • English

Presentation of the Bachelor in International Relations

With the UNIE Bachelor of International Relations you will learn to analyse, communicate, manage and advise public and private organisations on international issues in an increasingly globalised world. The curriculum will provide an all-round education in understanding and analysing the new reality and allow you to apply these skill sets across work environments that will require you to pivot to changes happening on the international stage.

This degree can also be completed with a specialisation in Law and Economics, Foreign Policy or International Security or enable you to dig deeper into Big Data, an essential tool in your career development going forwards.

Grado en Relaciones Internacionales

Reasons to study the Bachelor in International Relations at UNIE

  • Specialitation

    It is the only degree that lets you complete your studies with a specialisation in Law and Economics, Foreign Policy or International Security.

  • Multidisciplinary

    Multidisciplinary learning across law, humanities, methodologies, languages and regional studies.

  • Mainstreaming

    It onboards subjects concerning leadership, team management and communication skills, all necessary for professional performance.

  • Big Data

    This is the only degree where you learn about big data throught methodology-based subjects focused on the study of international relations.

  • All-round Education

    You will acquire knowhow about the discipline of international relations combined with new technologies and business management.

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Curriculum

SubjectSemesterSubject TypeECTS

Theories, concepts and debates of International Relations

1stBasic6

Introduction to Law

1stBasic6

Modern world history

1stBasic6

Historical Evolution of Political Ideas

1stBasic6

Sociology

1stBasic6

Historical perspective of IR

2ndBasic6

English for International Relations and Business

2ndMandatory6

Contemporary Global Politics

2ndMandatory6

Fundamentals of Economics

2ndBasic6

Comparative Political Systems

2ndBasic

6

Total Credits

  

60

During the second year, you will study foreign policy, geopolitics, the European Union and international economic aspects in depth. You will also be trained in communication skills for international relations, research methods and techniques in IR and Big Data, which will provide you with the indispensable knowledge to perform at the highest level in the jobs of the future.

SubjectSemesterTypeECTS

Research methods and techniques in IR and Big Data

3rdMandatory6

International Political Economy

3rdBasic6

Public International Law

3rdBasic6

EU institutions and policies

3rdMandatory6

Foreign Policy analisis and diplomacy

3rdMandatory6

EU Law

4thMandatory6

International Organizations

4thMandatory6

World Geopolitics

4thMandatory6

Communication Skills in IR and the Company

4thMandatory6

Foreign Policy of Spain

4thMandatory6

Total Credits

  60

In the third year you will progressively specialise in subjects such as International Security, UN and Human Rights or Asian Regional Studies. You will also be able to take a second language, which together with the choice of two electives, will lead you to a much more holistic and specialised knowledge.

SubjectSemesterSubject TypeECTS

International Public Opinion and Communication

5thMandatory6

International Security

5thMandatory6

UN and Human Rights

5thMandatory6

Religion in International Relations

5thMandatory6

Elective 1

5thMandatory6

Public Diplomacy and Country Branding

6thMandatory6

Innovation in the International Business Environment

6thMandatory6

Regional Studies: Asia

6thMandatory6

Elective 2

6thMandatory6

Elective 3

6thMandatory6

Total Credits

  60

Finally, the fourth year is the year dedicated to specialisation, when you will focus on the analysis of area studies (Africa, Latin America, United States) and you will complement this with a third cross-cutting subject (Leadership and Team Management) plus a choice of four optional subjects. In addition, you will begin your external internship and the application of the knowledge acquired in the thesis project.

SubjectSemesterTypeECTS

Regional Studies: Africa

7thMandatory6

Elective 4

7thElective6

Regional Studies: United States

7thMandatory6

Elective 5

7thElective6

Elective 6

7thElective6

Regional Studies: Latin America

8thMandatory6

Elective 7

8thElective6

Elective 8

8thElective6

External academic internships

8thBasic6

Thesis Project

8thTP6

Total Credits

  60

This degree includes 48 ECTS electives. The student will have the possibility of overcoming these credits by taking optional subjects freely or obtaining a mention by taking all the subjects included in the mentions.

SubjectsTypeECTS

Diplomatic and Consular Law

EC6

Competition Law

EC6

International Trade and Markets

EC6

International Trade Law

EC6

Sustainable Management

EC6

Global Economic Environment and Negotiation

EC6

Creation and management of companies in the international environment

EC6

International Strategic Management

EC6

Total Credits

 48

This degree includes 48 ECTS electives. The student will have the possibility of passing these credits by taking optional subjects freely or obtaining a mention by taking all the subjects included in the mentions.

SubjectTypeECTS

Middle East and the Maghreb

EC6

EU Foreign Policy

EC6

The Rise of China and its Foreign Policy

EC6

Post-Soviet Space

EC6

Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance

EC6

International Migration and Globalisation

EC6

Current International Affairs Observatory

EC6

International Protocol

EC6

Total Credits

 48

This degree includes 48 ECTS electives. The student will have the possibility of overcoming these credits by taking optional subjects freely or obtaining a mention by taking all the subjects included in the mentions.

SubjectTypeECTS

Security and Defense in Europe

EC6

International Cybersecurity

EC6

Energy, Climate Change and Security

EC6

International Terrorism and Organised Crime

EC6

Management and resolution of international conflicts

EC6

International Humanitarian Law

EC6

International Information and Conflicts

EC6

Intelligence and International Security

EC6

Total Credits

 48

In addition to the elective subjects included in the specialisations listed above, students can choose between the following additional electives.

SubjectTypeECTS

Leadership and Team Management

EC6

Second Language: French por International Relations and Business

EC6

Total Credits

 12
  1. Some curriculum subjects may change.

  2. Elective subjects will only be taught if there is a minimum number of students en-rolled.

Career opportunities in the Bachelor in International Relations

Apply your knowledge to analysing the global situation that surrounds us in positions such as:

  • Self-employed consulting.
  • Consulting within foundations, NGOs or multinationals.
  • Head of cooperation and development projects.
  • Head of institutional relations in companies.
  • Civil servant in a supranational body.
  • Diplomatic career.
  • IGOs and foreign office of the State or EU.
  • Civil servant in foreign affairs bodies and agencies with regional or local authorities.
  • European Union Graduate Administrator.
  • Civil servant in regional IGOs.
  • Civil servant in global IGOs.
  • State information and intelligence services analyst.
  • Risk analyst in multinational companies- Companies engaged in international trade- Consulting and/or advising on international policy and/or international affairs.
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