Degree in International Relations

Degree in International Relations
face-to-face

Presentation

International Relations is a scientific discipline that employs analytical tools from various fields, serving both as an auxiliary science for decision-makers and as a critical science for citizens. Its goal is to clarify seemingly distant global events and connect them to everyday realities.

The demand for experts in International Relations is rising, and given recent global events, this trend is expected to continue or accelerate in the near future.

Graduates in International Relations receive specialized training that equips them with the analytical tools needed to assess the international landscape, contribute to public debate, and enhance the quality of policy advice. A significant portion of the degree program focuses on developing a high level of proficiency in English, French, and/or German, enabling students to effectively use these languages both during their academic training and in their professional careers.

Graduates of the Degree in International Relations will be prepared for careers in government institutions, multinational corporations, media outlets, and other public or private organizations, where the demand for skilled professionals in international affairs continues to grow. These experts play a crucial role in providing strategic guidance to executives and policymakers.

Learning Method: On-site

Learning Results

Learning Outcomes

Level of knowledge or content

  • Recognize the key concepts of international relations.
  • Recognize the basic notions of international law.
  • Identify the principles of microeconomics applied to the Spanish and world economic reality.
  • Describe the characteristics of the Spanish and world economic environment and connect them with the current business reality.
  • Explain the national and international economic environment and its impact on the business world.
  • Identify tools and methods in the field of business management with a focus on business integration and internationalization.
  • Describe the basic foundations of law and the principles of the legal system.
  • Recognize and explain the basic structure of the international development cooperation system.
  • Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of public relations and its processes and structures.
  • Identify the components of the political system and understand their relationships.
  • Demonstrate an ability to communicate in English, French or German, both orally and in writing, in a wide variety of situations and degrees of complexity pertaining to personal, social, professional and academic settings.

Level of skills or abilities

  • Assess the actors and scenarios of international politics.
  • Examine the diversity of current international crises and conflicts in terms of their causes, forms of development and effects on countries and international society.
  • Analyze the social, economic, political and cultural implications of the globalization process.
  • Apply the appropriate tools for the analysis of economic information.
  • Use various basic tools within the framework of ICT, as a support for learning.
  • Apply research methods and techniques for the collection, analysis, and systematization of information in the professional field of international relations.
  • Solve statistical problems that may arise in the field of international relations.
  • Identify the structure and functioning of the European Union and its institutions, as well as its main political actors.
  • Analyze the functioning of regional subsystems, their structure and dynamics, and the likely evolutionary trends.
  • Use resources in an efficient manner for the search and management of information and documentation necessary to adequately solve linguistic tasks.

Level of competencies or capabilities

  • Manage tools and methods in the area of international relations.
  • Interpret the structures and functioning of the main international organizations and treaties in force.
  • Explain the objectives and actions of the International Agenda for Environmental Sustainability.
  • Discuss the fundamentals of international economics, in particular, the theories of economic integration, customs unions, single markets and monetary unions.
  • Explain the functioning of foreign policy, its priorities and strategies in relation to the various issues on the international agenda.
  • Compare institutions, processes and contents of different political systems in a systematic manner.
  • Estimate the consequences of the economic integration processes with special attention to the European economic union.
  • Manage conflicts applying strategies and techniques according to the principles of mediation.
  • Explain the roles, in historical and comparative terms, of the different actors in the large regional areas.
  • Contrast the policies and responses to the impacts of globalization in each of the states of the regional subsystems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to join and adapt to diverse work teams in work and professional environments, putting into practice the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired.
  • Integrate the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired throughout the degree program by preparing and defending a final thesis.
  • Develop a demanding orientation toward research practice, adapted to knowledge and skills in the application of the scientific method.

Graduate Profile

Students of the International Relations Degree will be able to perform functions such as:

  • Staff of the international relations and foreign trade services of the various agencies of the Central or peripheral State Administration 
  • Diplomatic and consular missions 
  • Personnel of the administration of the European Union and other international organizations 
  • Staff of national agencies for international cooperation 
  • Technical staff of international cooperation programs 
  • International managers, analysts and advisors in multinational companies and entities with expansion projects in the international market
  • Advisory staff of international organizations and institutions 
  • Mediators and observers in international conflicts.
  • Information, intelligence and counterintelligence analysts 
  • International project and program managers 
  • Social sciences teachers in secondary education and university studies

Bilingual Education

Nowadays, English is one of the most essential tools for international communication and a key asset for securing a good job both in Spain and abroad. In our country, 80% of job offers already require an excellent command of English, often prioritizing this criterion over professional experience or career trajectory.

For this reason, at the European University of the Atlantic, the Degree in International Relations places a strong emphasis on English language training. The curriculum includes four compulsory English , courses to ensure that students achieve a high level of proficiency in the language. Additionally, the university's international profile fosters and facilitates the development of English language skills.

To ensure that language proficiency is not a barrier to accessing studies, UNEATLANTICO offers personalized instruction, particularly during the first year, helping all students reach the necessary level of English to successfully complete their degree coursework.

In this way, regardless of their initial level of English, students benefit from a comprehensive support plan that includes tutorials, specialized materials, and small working groups. This approach allows them to follow classes within a progressive Spanish-English bilingual system. By the end of their studies, students will have acquired bilingual competencies, equipping them for professional practice in their field.

Engage in your profession

The faculty motivates the students to get involved in Campus life, guiding them to implement projects and ideas that enable them to develop their profession from day one. The educational model at UNEATLANTICO goes beyond fulfilling curricular requirements—it is designed to provide a comprehensive theoretical and practical education, ensuring that students are fully engaged in their professional environment. The faculty is responsible for guiding and supervising students' work, ensuring they maximize their engagement with the business world.

Furthermore, the University has numerous internship agreements with companies across various sectors, allowing students to complement their academic learning with real-world experience. These internships also foster the development of transversal competencies, which are essential when entering the job market. The European University of the Atlantic helps put your dreams into practice.

Degree

At the end of the program, the student will obtain the DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS as issued by the European University of the Atlantic.

Study Programme

First Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Analysis of Contemporary World Affairs 6
Microeconomics 6
Political Science 6
English I 6
French or German I 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Introduction to Law 6
Information and Communication Technologies 6
Macroeconomics 6
English II 6
French or German II 6

Second Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Peace, Security and Defense 6
Research Methodology 6
Foreign Policy 6
English III 6
French or German III 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
International Relations 6
Economic Structure 6
International Law 6
English IV 6
French or German IV 6

Third Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Fundamentals of Public Relations 6
Economic History 6
Statistics 6
Institutions and Policies of the European Union 6
Regional Studies of North America 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Comparative political systems 6
Economic integration and international trade 6
Regional Organization and Policies in Latin America 6
International Relations and Regional Dynamics in the Asia-Pacific Region 6
International Cooperation 6

Fourth Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
International Organizations and Treaties 6
International Agenda for Sustainable Development 6
Regional Studies of Africa and the Middle East 6
Conflict Resolution and Mediation 6
Strategic Management and Management Skills 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Globalization, Geopolitics and Geostrategy 6
Extracurricular Work Placement 12
Final Degree Project 12