Bachelor's Degree in International Relations
What is the Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations?
The Bachelor's Degree in International Relations trains professionals to analyse and manage global challenges, such as geopolitics, the international economy, diplomacy and global governance. At Comillas Pontifical University, this Bachelor's Degree is taught entirely in English and delivered face-to-face in Madrid, offering a comprehensive education that links theoretical knowledge with practical experience in relations between states, institutions and businesses.
Furthermore, it offers students the option of pursuing an international double degree with prestigious foreign universities through the Global American Programme (USA and Mexico) or the Global Asia-Pacific Programme.
In a context characterised by globalisation, international conflicts and economic interdependence, this Bachelor's Degree programme prepares professionals to analyse the international landscape, make strategic decisions and work in multicultural environments. The programme combines a solid academic foundation in international politics, economics, law and international relations with a clear practical and professional focus.
The curriculum is taught entirely in English, is aligned with the standards of the world’s leading international universities, and is designed to ensure that, from the very first year, students acquire the key skills needed to pursue a degree in an international context in public bodies, multinational companies and global organisations.
- CentersCiencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
- LanguagesEnglish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityPresencial
- Duration4 años (240 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats40
Si necesitas más información puedes rellenar el siguiente formulario y recibirás información de este programa.
Why study International Relations at the Pontifical University of Comillas?
Genuine international education that is 100 per cent global
The Bachelor's Degree in International Relations at Comillas offers a comprehensive international experience: global content, a comparative approach, an international teaching staff and a methodology focused on the analysis of real-world scenarios.
Bachelor's Degree taught entirely in English + language training
All subjects are taught in English, and students can study up to three other languages that are key to international relations.
International experience and guaranteed work placements as part of the course
In addition to the opportunity to study for an international double degree, the Bachelor's Degree programme includes international exchange opportunities at prestigious universities and curricular work placements in international settings.
Registration
1.509,00€Monthly
1.321,80€During
9Total
13.405,20€
Curriculum
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations / GRI 26
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Introducción a las Relaciones Internacionales
6.0 ECTS
- Historia de las Relaciones Internacionales
6.0 ECTS
- Fundamentos de Teoría Política
6.0 ECTS
- Fundamentos de Derecho
4.5 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Enfoques económicos para Relaciones Internacionales
6.0 ECTS
- Habilidades de Comunicación Intercultural
3.0 ECTS
- Europa y Estados Unidos: el vínculo transatlántico
6.0 ECTS
- Análisis de la complejidad global I: Métodos de investigación en Relaciones Internacionales
6.0 ECTS
- Cuestiones de actualidad en Relaciones Internacionales
3.0 ECTS
Anuales
Credits
- Inglés I
6.0 ECTS
- Segundo idioma global I
7.5 ECTS
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Sistemas políticos comparados
6.0 ECTS
- Derecho Internacional Público
6.0 ECTS
- Strategies and Power in the Indo-Pacific / Geopolitics of Middle East and North Africa
6.0 ECTS
- Análisis de la complejidad Global: Análisis de datos y de información en la era de la IA
6.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Teoría política contemporánea
6.0 ECTS
- Economía Política Internacional
6.0 ECTS
- Gobernanza del cambio climático y sostenibilidad
4.5 ECTS
- Dinámicas de las grandes potencias
6.0 ECTS
Anuales
Credits
- Inglés II
6.0 ECTS
- Segundo idioma global II
7.5 ECTS
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Organizaciones Internacionales
3.0 ECTS
- Cristianismo y ética social
6.0 ECTS
- Seguridad internacional y Geopolítica
6.0 ECTS
- Optativa
6.0 ECTS
- África global: Dinámicas políticas, económicas y de seguridad
3.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Política exterior de España
3.0 ECTS
- Instituciones y políticas de la Unión Europea
6.0 ECTS
- Análisis en Política Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Inglés III
4.5 ECTS
- Relaciones Internacionales y dinámicas domésticas en Latinoamérica
3.0 ECTS
Anuales
Credits
- Segundo idioma global III
6.0 ECTS
- Optativas
9.0 ECTS
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Comercio e inversiones internacionales
4.5 ECTS
- Prácticas académicas externas
6.0 ECTS
- Seguridad no tradicional
3.0 ECTS
- Segundo idioma global IV
6.0 ECTS
- Optativas
10.5 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Cooperación internacional
6.0 ECTS
- Trabajo fin de grado
6.0 ECTS
- Seminario de actualidad internacional
3.0 ECTS
- Ética profesional
3.0 ECTS
- Optativas
12.0 ECTS
2º/3º/4º Curso
Credits
- Principios de Contabilidad Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Gestión Empresarial Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Finanzas Internacionales
3.0 ECTS
- Fundamentos de Derecho Público
4.5 ECTS
- Introducción al Derecho Privado
3.0 ECTS
- Comunicación institucional
6.0 ECTS
- Medios de comunicación y Relaciones Internacionales
4.5 ECTS
- Seguridad ambiental y competición por los recursos
3.0 ECTS
2º/3º Curso
Credits
- Geopolítica de Oriente Medio y Norte de África
6.0 ECTS
- Estrategias y poder en el Indo-Pacífico
6.0 ECTS
3º/4º Curso
Credits
- Mercados Financieros Internacionales
4.5 ECTS
- Fundamentos de Marketing en un entorno internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Gestión Internacional de Recursos Humanos
3.0 ECTS
- Estrategia Empresarial Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Derechos humanos y su protección internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Protocolo internacional
3.0 ECTS
- Derecho Diplomático y Consular
3.0 ECTS
- Historia, teoría y práctica de la diplomacia
3.0 ECTS
- Derecho Mercantil Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Tributación Empresarial Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Contratación Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Instituciones de Derecho Privado
4.5 ECTS
- Derecho Internacional Privado
3.0 ECTS
- Política exterior de los Estados Unidos
4.5 ECTS
- Política exterior de la Unión Europea
3.0 ECTS
- Religión y poder en los asuntos internacionales
4.5 ECTS
- Naciones Unidas, ONGs y gobernanza global
3.0 ECTS
- Migraciones: aspectos sociológicos, políticos y legales
3.0 ECTS
- Análisis, gestión y resolución de conflictos internacionales
4.5 ECTS
- Gestión de crisis humanitarias
3.0 ECTS
- La transformación de la seguridad europea
4.5 ECTS
- Comunicación política y asuntos públicos
6.0 ECTS
- Comunicación corporativa
6.0 ECTS
- Comunicación de crisis
3.0 ECTS
- Introducción al análisis de opinión pública y audiencias
3.0 ECTS
- Datos en comunicación y sociedad
4.5 ECTS
- Comunicación estratégica: liderazgo y toma de decisiones
3.0 ECTS
- Comunicación estratégica: gestión y planificación organizacional
3.0 ECTS
- Economía Española en la globalización
4.5 ECTS
- Prácticas académicas externas opcionales
6.0 ECTS
4º Curso
Credits
- Organización económica internacional
3.0 ECTS
- Historia de la economía global en el siglo XX
3.0 ECTS
- Economía de desarrollo y crecimiento
3.0 ECTS
- Economía de la Unión Europea
3.0 ECTS
- Derecho Penal Internacional
3.0 ECTS
- Relaciones Iglesia-Estado y libertad religiosa
3.0 ECTS
- Seguridad no tradicional
3.0 ECTS
- Procesos de paz
3.0 ECTS
- Terrorismo internacional
3.0 ECTS
Career prospects
With this Bachelor's Degree, you will be eligible for the following roles:
Diplomacy and foreign representation
International organisations
Think tanks and consultancy firms
Adviser on Foreign Policy and International Security
Geopolitical analyst
Multinational companies and the global private sector
Useful resources
Download all the useful information relating to your Bachelor's Degree programme.
With this dual Bachelor's Degree, you’ll be able to work in a global environment.
Admissions and Scholarships
Follow all the steps in our admissions process and become a student at Comillas
Apply for admission
Please fill in the form with your details and indicate which programmes you are interested in.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you once it has been validated.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will sit the written entrance examinations.
Letter of acceptance
We will let you know whether you have been accepted and into which year group. All you need to do is confirm that you wish to join Comillas.
Enrolment formalities
You will officially become a Comillas student and will have access to your private online account.
Scholarships and grants
Follow all the steps and become a student at Comillas
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students who demonstrate academic ability and merit but have limited financial resources; each academic year, the university invests significant resources in scholarships and study grants. This is made possible through the university’s own funds and contributions from the Comillas-ICAI University Foundation, as well as through the support of major foundations, organisations and individuals.
Information for the student
Where to find us
We are situated in a stunning location on the outskirts of Madrid, surrounded by nature. Do come and visit us.
CANTOBLANCO HEADQUARTERS
Address:
C. Universidad de Comillas, 3–5, 28049 – Madrid
Transport:
Commuter train: Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Buses: Routes 714, 827, 827A, 828
Quality and regulations
Information on the quality and official regulations governing the qualification.
You might also be interested in...
- Business, International Relations
- The following studies do not allow applying for admission, because they are programs to be extinguished
- English, Spanish
- 5 years (358.5 ECTS)
- Law, International Relations
- Official Bachelor's degrees
- English, Spanish
- 5 years (376 ECTS)
- Translation and Communication, International Relations
- Official Bachelor's degrees
- English
- 5 years (373 ECTS)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bachelor's Degree in International Relations lasts four years (240 ECTS) and comprises a comprehensive programme taught entirely in English, designed to enable students to understand and address current global challenges: geopolitics, the international economy, diplomacy, global governance and relations between states, institutions and businesses.
On the Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, you will be able to pursue a career in: diplomacy and foreign representation; international organisations; think tanks and consultancy firms; as a foreign policy and international security adviser; as a geopolitical analyst; and in multinational companies and the global private sector.
The Bachelor's Degree in International Relations is designed to train professionals capable of analysing and managing global challenges such as geopolitics, economics and diplomacy. It prepares students for degrees in international organisations, multinational companies and multicultural environments. Furthermore, it develops the strategic and practical skills required for an international degree.