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.

FIRST YEAR
Theories, concepts and debates of International Relations
Introduction to Law
Modern world history
Historical Evolution of Political Ideas
Sociology
Historical perspective of IR
English for International Relations and Business
Contemporary Global Politics
Fundamentals of Economics
Comparative Political Systems

SECOND YEAR
Research methods and techniques in IR and Big Data
International Political Economy
Public International Law
EU institutions and policies
Foreign Policy analisis and diplomacy
EU Law
International Organizations
World Geopolitics
Communication Skills in IR and the Company
Foreign Policy of Spain

THIRD YEAR
International Public Opinion and Communication
International Security
UN and Human Rights
Religion in International Relations
Elective 1
Public Diplomacy and Country Branding
Innovation in the International Business Environment
Regional Studies: Asia
Elective 2
Elective 3

FOURTH YEAR
Regional Studies: Africa
Elective 4
Regional Studies: United States
Elective 5
Elective 6
Regional Studies: Latin America
Elective 7
Elective 8
External academic internships
Thesis Project

ESPECIALISATION IN LAW AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Diplomatic and Consular Law
Competition Law
International Trade and Markets
International Trade Law
Sustainable Management
Global Economic Environment and Negotiation
Creation and management of companies in the international environment
International Strategic Management

SPECIALISATION IN FOREIGN POLICY
Middle East and the Maghreb
EU Foreign Policy
The Rise of China and its Foreign Policy
Post-Soviet Space
Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance
International Migration and Globalisation
Current International Affairs Observatory
International Protocol

SPECIALISATION IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Security and Defense in Europe
International Cybersecurity
Energy, Climate Change and Security
International Terrorism and Organised Crime
Management and resolution of international conflicts
International Humanitarian Law
International Information and Conflicts
Intelligence and International Security

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
Leadership and Team Management
Second Language: French por International Relations and Business

Self-employed consulting
Consulting within foundations, NGOs or multinationals
Head of cooperation and development projects
Head of institutional relations in companies
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