Double Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy Management and International Relations
What is the Double Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy Management and International Relations?
The Double Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy Management and International Relations at Comillas CIHS is a 5-year program (357 ECTS), fully taught in English in Madrid, designed to train future leaders in public policy design, international governance and global affairs. Students gain hands-on experience through mandatory stays in Brussels and Strasbourg, connecting directly with EU institutions. This is the only dual degree in Spain that combines Public Policy Management with International Relations in English, preparing graduates for high-impact careers in government, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector.
You will study subjects such as sociology, public policy, management, political science, security, diplomacy, and economics, preparing yourself to become a professional capable of comprehensively addressing global political and social challenges. You will also acquire leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and quantitative reasoning, and you will study a second international language. If you aspire to address global challenges with technical excellence and a commitment to the common good, this double degree will prepare you to operate effectively in the field of public policy, whether in national or international public-sector institutions, in private-sector organizations, or in Third Sector entities. You will be able to do so from the local and national level to European and international organizations.
You will spend your third year at a partner university abroad and enjoy a summer stay at the heart of EU decision-making, in Brussels and Strasbourg. You will benefit from innovative teaching methodologies based on learning-by-doing and project-based learning. Likewise, the training in ethics and values will include workshops and experiential dynamics designed to foster personal self-awareness. This practical background will culminate in your final year with a social innovation laboratory and intensive professional internships that will enable you to apply your knowledge to real-world projects in professional settings.
- CentersCiencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
- LanguagesEnglish
- CertificationPending verification by ANECA
- ModalityIn person
- Duration5 years (357 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2026
- Seats50
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Why study Public Policy Management and International Relations at Comillas?
Public Policy Management is the study and practice of designing, implementing and evaluating government policies that address societal challenges. It combines political science, economics, law and data analysis to prepare leaders who shape public decisions at local, national and international level.
Applied international training and global governance
From the very first year, students learn to solve real-world problems and understand where and how public decisions are made today, especially at the European level.
Real internationalisation
Degree entirely in English, academic exchange in the third year and intensive summer programme in Brussels and Strasbourg, combined with training in values and comprehensive humanism.
High employability and guaranteed work experience placements
Intensive work placements in the 5th year (24 ECTS), with a strong professional focus on the public, private and third sectors.
Curriculum
Study Plan
Double Bachelor's Degree Public Policy Management and International Relations / GPPM+RI 26
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Sociological Foundations for Public Policy
6.0 ECTS
- Political Economy
6.0 ECTS
- Methods for Policy Analysis
6.0 ECTS
- Political Actors
6.0 ECTS
- Introduction to International Relations
6.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Introduction to the Design of Public Policies
6.0 ECTS
- Conflict and Social Change
6.0 ECTS
- Foundations of Public Law
6.0 ECTS
- Global Governance
6.0 ECTS
- History of International Relations
6.0 ECTS
Anuales
Credits
- English I: Academic Writing
6.0 ECTS
- Second Global Language I
7.5 ECTS
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Management for Public Policy
6.0 ECTS
- Psychology of Social Actors
6.0 ECTS
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis in Public Policy I
6.0 ECTS
- Self-awareness and Personal Values
6.0 ECTS
- Comparative Politics and Tools for Political Analysis
6.0 ECTS
- Strategies and Power in the Indo-Pacific / Geopolitics of Middle East and North Africa
6.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Implementation of Public Policies
6.0 ECTS
- Great Powers Dynamics
6.0 ECTS
- Non-market Strategies and Public Affairs
6.0 ECTS
- Contemporary Political Theory and Ideologies
6.0 ECTS
- Christianity and Social Ethics
6.0 ECTS
Anuales
Credits
- English II: Academic Reasoning
6.0 ECTS
- Second Global Language II
7.5 ECTS
PV = Programa de Verano
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Communication and Public Impact
6.0 ECTS
- Data Visualisation and Communication
6.0 ECTS
- International Political Economy
6.0 ECTS
- Global Africa: Political, Economic and Security Issues
3.0 ECTS
- Geopolitics of Middle East and North Africa / Strategies and Power in the Indo-Pacific
6.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Crisis Management
6.0 ECTS
- Spanish Foreign Policy
3.0 ECTS
- IR and Domestic Dynamics in Latin America
3.0 ECTS
- English III: Writing in the Discipline
4.5 ECTS
- EU Institutions and Policies (PV)
6.0 ECTS
- Foreign Policy Analysis (PV)
4.5 ECTS
Anuales
Credits
- Second Global Language III
6.0 ECTS
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Leadership and Organisational Change
6.0 ECTS
- Intelligence and Political Risk
6.0 ECTS
- Evidence-based policymaking
6.0 ECTS
- International Trade and Investments
4.5 ECTS
- International Security and Geopolitics
6.0 ECTS
- Elective courses IR
9.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- Behavioural Insights for Policy Design
6.0 ECTS
- Ethical Leadership Lab
6.0 ECTS
- Climate Change Governance and Sustainability
4.5 ECTS
- Contemporary International Issues Seminar
3.0 ECTS
- Elective courses IR
13.5 ECTS
Anuales
Credits
- Second Global Language IV
6.0 ECTS
Primer Semestre
Credits
- Project Management
6.0 ECTS
- Social-Driven Innovation Lab
6.0 ECTS
- Complexity and Advanced Public Policy
6.0 ECTS
- Non-traditional Security
3.0 ECTS
- Elective courses IR
4.5 ECTS
- International Cooperation
6.0 ECTS
Segundo Semestre
Credits
- External Internship (I)
12.0 ECTS
- External Internship (II)
12.0 ECTS
- BA Thesis IR
6.0 ECTS
- BA Thesis PPM
6.0 ECTS
Derecho y Diplomacia
Credits
- Instituciones de Derecho Privado
4.5 ECTS
- Derecho Internacional Privado
4.5 ECTS
- Derecho Mercantil Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Derechos Humanos y su Protección Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Derecho Diplomático y Consular
3.0 ECTS
- Historia, teoría y práctica de la diplomacia
3.0 ECTS
- Protocolo internacional
3.0 ECTS
Economía y Negocios
Credits
- Gestión Empresarial Internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Mercados Financieros Internacionales
4.5 ECTS
- Finanzas Internacionales
4.5 ECTS
- Estrategia Empresarial Internacional
3.0 ECTS
- Fundamentos de Marketing en un entorno internacional
4.5 ECTS
- Economía Española en la globalización
4.5 ECTS
- Organización Económica Internacional
3.0 ECTS
- Economía de desarrollo y crecimiento
3.0 ECTS
- Economía de la Unión Europea
3.0 ECTS
Política Exterior y Seguridad Internacional
Credits
- Humanitarian Crisis Management
3.0 ECTS
- Environmental security and competition for resources
3.0 ECTS
- Política exterior de la Unión Europea
3.0 ECTS
- Religión y poder en los asuntos internacionales
4.5 ECTS
- Migrations: sociological, political and legal aspects
3.0 ECTS
- Análisis, gestión y resolución de conflictos internacionales
4.5 ECTS
- Terrorismo internacional
3.0 ECTS
- Procesos de paz
3.0 ECTS
Comunicación Internacional
Credits
- Introduction to public opinion and audience analysis
3.0 ECTS
- Media and International Relations
4.5 ECTS
Registration
1.848,53€Monthly
1.619,94€During
9Total
16.427,99€
The data speaks for itself...
Students who complete at least 500 hours of regulated practical training during their studies
Employment rate of university graduates
Students complete at least one full academic year abroad during the program
International exchanges
The international dimension is key in this double degree.
In the third year, students can spend a semester or a full year at foreign universities thanks to Comillas' more than 600 international agreements with 130 partner universities in the field of social sciences and more than 400 exchange places.
What sets us apart?
Our admissions process is rigorous because we are looking for talented students who want to grow both academically and personally. That is why we offer high-quality degree programs, postgraduate programs, doctoral studies, and specialized courses designed to equip students with the professional and personal skills they need to succeed and make a meaningful contribution to society.
Where to find us
We are located 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:
Commuter train: Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Buses: Lines 714, 827, 827A, 828
Useful resources
Download all the useful information related to your degree programme.
Work Experience
The program concludes with an intensive period of curricular internships in the fifth year (24 ECTS).
Over 12 to 14 weeks, students work in real professional environments such as:
- Public administrations
- International organizations
- Companies with a public dimension
- Consultancies and NGOs
These internships strengthen employability and support the transition into a first professional role.
International exchanges
The international dimension is key in this double degree.
In the third year, students can spend a semester or a full year at foreign universities thanks to Comillas' more than 600 international agreements with 130 partner universities in the field of social sciences and more than 400 exchange places.
Career opportunities
With the double degree, you will be eligible for these positions:
Head of Public Affairs
Policy Lead
Strategy Officer
Advisor on Foreign Policy and International Security
Advocacy manager
This Double Degree prepares you to work where decisions are made and implemented today: in governments, companies, international organisations, and civil society organisations.
Admission and Scholarships
Follow all the steps in our admissions process and become a student at Comillas.
Apply for admission
Fill in the form with your details and indicate the programmes you are interested in.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you of its validation.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will take the written entrance examinations.
Admission notification
We will let you know if you have been admitted and to which course. All you have to do is confirm that you want to be part of Comillas.
Enrolment formalisation
You will officially become a Comillas student and will have access to your private online area.
- 01
Apply for admission
Fill in the form with your details and indicate the programmes you are interested in.
- 02
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you of its validation.
- 03
Entrance examinations
Candidates will take the written entrance examinations.
- 04
Admission notification
We will let you know if you have been admitted and to which course. All you have to do is confirm that you want to be part of Comillas.
- 05
Enrolment formalisation
You will officially become a Comillas student and will have access to your private online area.
Scholarships and grants
Follow all the steps and become a student at Comillas.
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students with academic ability and merit but limited financial resources. Each academic year, the university invests a large amount of resources in scholarships and study grants. This effort is made possible by the university's own funds and contributions from the Comillas-ICAI University Foundation, but also thanks to the contributions of important foundations, organisations and individuals.
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Frequently asked questions
Public Policy Management focuses on designing, implementing and evaluating policies that address societal challenges at local, national and international level. International Relations analyses the political, economic and security dynamics between states and global actors. The Double Degree at Comillas CIHS combines both disciplines to train professionals who can not only understand global affairs but also lead the creation of effective public policies in an international context.
Graduates of the Double Degree in Public Policy Management and International Relations at Comillas can pursue careers as Public Affairs Officers, Policy Leads, Strategy Officers, International Security and Foreign Policy Advisors, and Advocacy Managers. These roles span the public sector, international organisations and the private sector, with direct preparation through mandatory stays in Brussels and Strasbourg connected to EU institutions.
This is the only double degree in Spain that combines Public Policy Management with International Relations, fully taught in English. The 5-year program (357 ECTS) at Comillas CIHS in Madrid includes mandatory study stays in Brussels and Strasbourg, providing direct exposure to European institutions. It offers a practical, leadership-oriented approach that goes beyond traditional International Relations degrees, with a strong focus on quantitative reasoning, effective communication and real-world policy design.