Dual Degree Program in Criminology and Social Work
Criminology needs trained professionals. You can be one of them
What is the Dual Degree?
The Dual Degree in Criminology and Social Work is the first educational proposal in Spain that combines the Bachelor's Degree in Criminology with the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Studying the Dual Degree in Criminology and Social Work will allow you to professionally address aspects of criminal psychology such as crime prevention, quality of life, victim care or the promotion of tolerance and diversity, going beyond the fight against crime and its legal and normative regulation.
In a society that is becoming increasingly aware of public safety, Criminology has a growing field of development in the field of social intervention.
- CentersCiencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration5 years (366 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2026
- Seats60
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Why Comillas CIHS?
Since its foundation, the Faculties of Human and Social Sciences, Theology and Canon Law at Comillas Pontifical University have had the vocation to promote humanism and plurality. It is defined by its desire to train people capable of taking thought and ideas to the highest levels, and to give them the necessary skills to be useful and improve life in the complex world in which we live.
Registration
1.701,18€Monthly
704,34€During
9 monthsTotal
8.040,24€
Study Plan
Study Plan
Dual Degree Program in Criminology and Social Work / GCRIMI+GTS 25
Curriculum 2026
Subjects of the Diploma in Personal, Communicative, and Professional Skills
1st Term
Credits
Introduction to Criminology
6.0 ECTS
Social Economics
3.0 ECTS
General Sociology
6.0 ECTS
Introduction to Law
6.0 ECTS
Communication Personal Skills
3.0 ECTS
Written Communication Techniques
1.5 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
Theories of Criminality
6.0 ECTS
Social Philosophy
3.0 ECTS
Society and Cares
4.5 ECTS
Foundations of Public Law
6.0 ECTS
Basics Tools of Social Work
4.5 ECTS
Social Anthropology
6.0 ECTS
Debate and Argument Techniques
1.5 ECTS
Annual Courses
Credits
Fundamentals of Basic Psychology and Development
9.0 ECTS
Basics of Social Work
9.0 ECTS
English Communication Skills
12.0 ECTS
1st Term
Credits
Methodology and Models in Social Work
6.0 ECTS
Primary Care Social Services
6.0 ECTS
Law of Family Relations and Minors
6.0 ECTS
Social Psychology
6.0 ECTS
Theory of Criminal Law and Crime
6.0 ECTS
Personal Skills
1.5 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
Digital skills in Social Work
3.0 ECTS
Specialized Social Services
3.0 ECTS
Research Methods I
6.0 ECTS
Social Work and Public Health
4.5 ECTS
Professional communication and helping relationship
4.5 ECTS
Biological Basis of Behavior
4.5 ECTS
Legal Consequences of Crime, Penitentiary Law and Criminal Procedure
4.5 ECTS
Annual Courses
Credits
Christianity and Social Ethics
6.0 ECTS
English Communication Skills
12.0 ECTS
Learning and Service
3.0 ECTS
1st Term
Credits
Mediation and Conflict Resolution
6.0 ECTS
Research Methods II
6.0 ECTS
Social Programme Planning and Evaluation
4.5 ECTS
Poverty and Exclusion
4.5 ECTS
Criminal Sociology and Penitentiary Systems
6.0 ECTS
Criminal Law: Special Part I
4.5 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
Health and social care intervention with minors
4.5 ECTS
Forms of crime
6.0 ECTS
Social Organisation Management
4.5 ECTS
External Academic Internships I
6.0 ECTS
Legal Medicine and Forensic Psychiatry
6.0 ECTS
Criminal Law: Special Part II
3.0 ECTS
Annual Courses
Credits
Individual and Family Social Work
9.0 ECTS
English for Social Sciences
6.0 ECTS
1st Term
Credits
Group Social Work
3.0 ECTS
Community Social Work
3.0 ECTS
Social Policy
6.0 ECTS
Research Methods III
3.0 ECTS
Treatment and Intervention with Criminals
6.0 ECTS
Criminal Policy and Restorative Justice
6.0 ECTS
Ignatian Leadership
2.0 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
External Academic Internships II
12.0 ECTS
Professional integration
3.0 ECTS
Social Marketing
3.0 ECTS
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
3.0 ECTS
Victimology
4.5 ECTS
Criminal Profiles
6.0 ECTS
Forensic Police
4.5 ECTS
Annual Courses
Credits
Legal English and English for Criminology
6.0 ECTS
1st Term
Credits
Professional Ethics
6.0 ECTS
External Academic Internships III
12.0 ECTS
Elective Courses
16.5 ECTS
2nd Term
Credits
Final Degree Project (Social Work)
9.0 ECTS
Elective Courses
15.0 ECTS
Criminal Procedural Law
4.5 ECTS
Annual Courses
Credits
Final Degree Project (Criminology)
6.0 ECTS
Credits
Protection of the Elderly and Dependent People
4.5 ECTS
Social Work and Addictions
4.5 ECTS
Health and social care intervention with minors
4.5 ECTS
Comprehensive Intervention in Gender Violence
4.5 ECTS
Social Work, Migration, and Interculturality
4.5 ECTS
Public Policies on Crime Prevention
4.5 ECTS
Forensic Social Work
3.0 ECTS
Social Expertise
3.0 ECTS
Forensic Anthropology
3.0 ECTS
Security and Networks
3.0 ECTS
Correctional Social Work
3.0 ECTS
What sets us apart?
Our admission process is rigorous, we want the best students and the best people. That's why we offer quality studies, degrees, postgraduate courses, doctorates and specific courses that will equip you with the professional skills you need to succeed in the labour market and society.
Where to find us
We are in a privileged setting on the outskirts of Madrid, surrounded by nature. Come and visit us.
CANTOBLANCO HEADQUARTERS
Address:
C. Universidad de Comillas, 3-5 28049 - Madrid
Transport:
Suburban train: Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Buses: Lines 714, 827, 827A, 828
International
International mobility programs allow students to study for a period of time at a foreign university, either in the European Union, through the Erasmus+ Program, or at universities in other countries with which Comillas has signed a Bilateral Agreement.
Useful resources
Download all the useful information related to your degree.
Work Placements
We prepare you for your future and introduce you to the real world with comprehensive work experience training.
Your Future Career
With this degree you will be able to work to transform society
With the double degree, you will be able to apply for these positions:
Reintegration of individuals or groups who have committed criminal acts
Preventive work
Mediation and reparation of damages in conflicts
Judicial Mediator
Social research
Detection of situations of risk and helplessness
Direct intervention with victims
Design of projects, programs and plans
Alumni
Find out what students who have passed through our classrooms have to say and see what their experience has been like!
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
David Oslé
A necessary step to be able to acquire the training that will allow me to see myself as a good professional.
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Victoria Troyano
It has taught me to overcome daily challenges and to appreciate the importance of small achievements.
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
Bernardo Sopeña
El vínculo entre profesorado y alumnado es excelente, en un ambiente de cercanía y respeto.
Admission and Scholarships
Follow all the steps of our admission process and become a Comillas student.
Apply for admission
Fill in the form with your details and indicate the programs you are interested in.
Validation
The General Registry Office will review the documentation and you will be informed of the validation.
Admission tests
Candidates will sit the written admission tests.
Communication of admission
We will let you know if you have been admitted and in which course. All you have to do is confirm that you want to be part of Comillas.
Formalisation of enrolment
You will officially be a Comillas student and you will have access to your private online area.
- 01
Apply for admission
Fill in the form with your details and indicate the programs you are interested in.
- 02
Validation
The General Registry Office will review the documentation and you will be informed of the validation.
- 03
Admission tests
Candidates will sit the written admission tests.
- 04
Communication of admission
We will let you know if you have been admitted and in which course. All you have to do is confirm that you want to be part of Comillas.
- 05
Formalisation of enrolment
You will officially be a Comillas student and you will have access to your private online area.
Grants and financial aid
Follow all the steps and become a student of Comillas
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students with the ability and merit to study and limited economic resources, and as a result of this effort, each academic year the university invests a large number of resources in scholarships and study grants. This effort is made through its own funds and contributions from the Comillas-ICAI University Foundation, but also thanks to the contribution of important foundations, entities and individuals.
Information for students
Information and requirements
- Access Profile
The Double Degree in Criminology and Social Work responds to a global and comprehensive perspective of human security, focusing not only on crime but also on people, and which includes aspects such as the prevention of violence, the promotion of quality of life and tolerance, and direct work with victims and aggressors.It trains professionals capable of dealing with aspects such as the detection of situations of risk and helplessness, preventive work, guidance and care for victims, mediation between victims and aggressors, support and monitoring of judicial measures, intervention for the reintegration of aggressors, research into the causes and consequences of the criminal act, and the coordination and management of multi-professional teams.Therefore, students who access the Double Degree in Criminology and Social Work will be professionally oriented to the field of research, prevention and intervention in criminal situations, and motivated and oriented mainly towards the safety and welfare of people, and not only to the legal regulation and control of crime. They must have a vocation for service, motivation for people, communication skills and interpersonal relationships, analytical skills and critical reflection, autonomy and initiative, commitment to their work, and competence and motivation for teamwork.
Requirements and Documentation
In order to begin your studies, it is essential to accredit that you meet the legal requirements for access to the University.
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Teaching Staff
The professors at Comillas CIHS represent a wide range of expertise and are recognised as leading practitioners and academics in their fields.
Quality and regulations
Information on quality and official degree regulations.
Official qualification
Documentation related to the official nature of the degree:
Composition of the Monitoring Committees:
Preguntas frecuentes
We are pioneers in bringing to universities what the market demands, in training professionals and staff so that from both aspects, between all of us, we can improve our society. Tradition and quality endorse us.
Participate in Information Sessions and Conferences, although it is not essential, it will help candidates to learn more about the programs, know the study plans and consult doubts.
Apply for admission and once validated you will be able to take the admission tests and when you are notified of the result you will be able to formalise your enrolment.
Yes, there are different scholarships available depending on the faculty and degree programs, but all of them are aimed at supporting students and their families in the payment of monthly fees. In general, grants are between 40% and 75%, although in exceptional situations they can reach higher percentages. Comillas students can also access different public grants such as the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training Scholarship or the Excellence Scholarship of the Community of Madrid. In collaboration with some colleges and university residences, Comillas also develops a scholarship program for accommodation in Madrid, aimed at those students who need to travel from other places.