Degree in Political Science / International Relations

General competitions

• Have well-founded and rigorous criteria about current history, society and culture. The achievement of this competence implies acquiring criteria that allow us to understand and value current society and culture, based on the rigorous consideration of the present reality and its historical roots, with attention to the constitutional principles and the Social Doctrine of the Church, with in order to empower the graduate to participate responsibly in social life in order to peace and the common good.
• Be able to express oneself correctly or adequately develop oral and written communication and expression. Achieving this competence involves knowing the resources of oratory and written expression. Verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Be able to function fluently and effectively in at least one foreign language. Achieving this competence implies being able to develop the necessary skills to function fluently and effectively, both in writing and orally, in the English language and, usually, in another foreign language. Ability to work in a national and international context.
• Be able to understand and synthesize complex propositions, with a critical sense, in the context in which they are presented. The achievement of this competence implies being able to define, distinguish and relate both the basic concepts and the premises on which the exposition of any argument is built, as well as to state and substantiate its content in a synthetic and critical way, in the scientific context. , political, social, media or organizational - in which they are presented.
• Be able to apply the knowledge learned to solve problems. The achievement of this competence implies being able, based on the knowledge acquired, to solve problems - or make a judgment on them - whether they are theoretical, practical, moral or technical; and do it in a reasoned, prudent and effective way.
• Be able to gather and interpret relevant data to develop your own arguments. Achieving this competence implies being able to develop a hypothesis and plan its demonstration; obtain, interpret and select the information necessary for your study; recapitulate the result of the analysis with arguments that explain the process carried out and its results.
• Be able to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions. Achieving this competence implies being able to plan a communication process - taking into account the subjective and objective environment in which it takes place - and carry it out in a professional manner - in substance and form - effectively using the different resources. communicative.
• Be able to undertake and complete projects in an autonomous, professional and qualified manner. Achieving this competence implies being able to design a work plan as well as undertake its completion with perseverance and flexibility - anticipating and overcoming the difficulties that arise in its development and integrating the modifications that its future requires - in a professional and qualified manner.
• Have a comprehensive vision of the human being in its immanent and transcendent dimension. The achievement of this competence implies having an attitude of seeking the truth, from different orders of knowledge, about human nature and the personal dignity common to all men and women, with particular attention to the ethical and moral implications.
• Be able to participate in work teams and lead them. Achieving this competence implies being able to collaborate in work teams, as well as lead them, contributing assertively and respectfully to the delimitation, planning and development of objectives. Ethical commitment, vocation for service and public orientation.
• Be able to negotiate and manage the assumption of agreements. Achieving this competence implies being able to negotiate, manage and mediate the assumption of agreements in conflictive environments or conflicting interests with the objective of achieving the most fair and convenient solution for all; seeking the understanding and integration of the legitimate positions and rights of each of the parties involved. Ethical commitment, vocation for service and public orientation.
• Acquire an ethical and personal commitment with an orientation towards quality, excellence and personal sacrifice. Achieving this competence involves instilling in the student the spirit of personal sacrifice to achieve a job well done, from the point of view of quality and ethics.
• Be able to recognize diversity and multiculturalism. Achieving this competence involves valuing what is different from a perspective that allows the student's emotional intelligence to develop, accept the variety of opinions and currents of thought, and better manage information, with the aim of carrying out a situation analysis regarding the questions raised. that includes a broad and multicultural perspective.
• Be able to create study and/or research materials and build on them, in an orderly manner, the argumentative thread of said dissertation or exhibition. Achieving this competence implies being able to construct one's own study material through the use of the different available resources (notes, notes, manuals, monographs, databases, Internet, etc.) and present a specific topic in a reasoned and orderly manner. issue. This implies having the ability to manage information, as well as the capacity for critical reasoning and autonomous learning.
• Acquire a study habit based on a personal discipline based on planning, the rational use of resources, and the management of time and space. The achievement of this competence implies that the student will learn to manage study time, in line with the continuous evaluation required by the Degree taught at the University, achieving personal maturity, in terms of discipline and creation of study habits.
• Know how to share one's abilities and skills with others, and request the essential help to carry out tasks that require it. This competence involves appreciating diversity, managing the time and human resources required by teamwork and/or individual work, using leadership strategies, empathy and emotional intelligence, generating group synergies and enhancing personal capacity to appreciate shortcomings. and personal resources that require information sharing.

Specific competencies

• Know the historical foundations and main theories and approaches of Political Science. Achieving this competence implies being able to identify the foundations, through their historical development, and know the conceptual elaborations, theoretical frameworks and approaches that underpin scientific knowledge in Political Science. Know the basic theoretical assumptions and the methods and problems of the different approaches. Know the nature of the object of study. Know the theories and approaches of power. Regarding professional knowledge (know-how): Identify documentary sources and recognize and use theories, paradigms, concepts and principles specific to the discipline.
• Know and understand the structure and functioning of political systems and institutions. Achieving this competence involves being able to identify and understand, as well as its institutions. It means knowing (knowing): Knowing the theories and doctrines about political systems; the theories of democracy; political systems and Understand the organization and activity carried out by political institutions.
• Understand universal political thought and Spanish political thought. Know the main currents of universal political thought: their material, formal and knowledge sources. Know the main currents and authors of political thought in Spain. Being able to interpret political texts Achieving this competence implies knowing the great international and national theories, and the deposit of Spanish political thought.
• Understand the basic foundations of Public Law (Administrative Law and Constitutional Law). Students will understand the sources of public law, the administrative legal system, public agents, the Constitution, the territorial organization of the State within the constitutional framework, fundamental rights and public freedoms, their guarantees, the Constitutional Court.
• Understand the basic foundations of Administration Science, public ethics and administration ethics. Students will understand the basic tools of public management and public ethics. They will know the theoretical and practical aspects related to the planning and management of public resources. They will know how to design, implement, analyze and evaluate public policies. They will learn to manage the human resources of the Administration
• Be able to understand, evaluate, criticize and discuss propositions of political theory in their context. The achievement of this competence implies being able to interpret and discuss political texts, propositions and theory in the historical, social, philosophical, normative, or economic context in which they are framed, politically basing one's own opinions.
• Be able to reason and argue in Political Science, to present in writing and in public the synthesis of your analyses. Achieving this competence implies being able to weave political reasoning correctly using the methodology of rhetoric and political argumentation, both orally and in writing.
• Understand the different possible methodologies in the Social Sciences and Social Research Techniques and understand the foundations of General Sociology. Achieving this competence implies that students will know the theoretical and practical foundations of methodologies in the Social Sciences. They will advance in the application of the methodologies studied in applied research. Likewise, the graduate in Political Science will be able to understand and distinguish social actions and collective actions; social actors and collective actors. It will understand social movements, their historical forms and current civil associations. You will be able to perform and interpret sociological analysis. You will know how to execute human resources management policies. You will know how to develop organization, management and leadership skills.
• Understand the basic foundations of political economy and public economy. This competence implies that students will know society from the perspective of economic analysis, the functioning of the national and international economy, the production and distribution of wealth, the intervention of the public sector in the economy, economic policy and the functions of the public sector, the budget of public income and expenditure, and taxation.
• Understand the processes of political and economic integration, the structure and functioning of the European Union. The student will understand the integration processes, their foundation and theories, and the legal and institutional framework of the European Union, its policies and mechanisms of cooperation and action.
• Understand international politics, public international law and international relations. This competence consists of understanding the sources of public international law and the current international legal system. Furthermore, the student will understand the complex international scenario through the identification of its political actors, its institutional, organizational and political structure, in addition to the interaction and activity they carry out. Know the theories that underpin international politics. Know the structure and operation of the main international organizations. Analyze and evaluate scenarios of international politics and the development and management of foreign policy and diplomacy.
• Assume as essential values in the development of the work of political scientists that they take shape in the general principles of Law and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The achievement of this competence implies being able to interpret and apply political knowledge in accordance with the general principles, rights and fundamental duties enshrined in the Spanish Constitution, from respect for the universal doctrine on human rights and in accordance with a culture of peace. and democratic values.
• Understand the psychology of political actors and electoral processes. The graduate in Political Science will distinguish the various political actors that interact in public life. You will understand the political behavior of these actors. You will know how to interpret the relationship between political culture and the stability of political regimes. You will know how to interpret and analyze the electoral results.
• Understand and develop political leadership strategies. The graduate in Political Science will know how to develop political leadership strategies, applying electoral marketing techniques, public speaking techniques and communication strategies appropriate to political marketing.
• Understand the History of Spain and Universal History. The graduate in Political Science will understand the future of historical changes in Spain and the world, through the study of the History of Spain and Universal History. You will distinguish the main approaches and theories to analyze History, you will know the actors that promote social change and you will know how to interpret and analyze historical processes until the advent of the Contemporary Age.
• Understand social anthropology and political anthropology. This competence consists of understanding the sources of anthropology, the human being, their interrelationships, and human diversity. The graduate will handle anthropological texts, will know how to analyze and understand the essence of the human being.

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Professional outings

Political Science graduates have a wide and varied range of professional opportunities, both in the public and private spheres.

It is worth highlighting the work of political scientists in international organizations and entities (NATO, UNESCO, European Union, Embassies and Consulates, offices of Chambers of Commerce, etc.), as well as in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Likewise, they can carry out their work in companies, foundations or research centers dedicated to sociological studies and electoral marketing. In this field, they usually resort exclusively to hiring political and sociological analysts, whose work consists of conducting, implementing and analyzing electoral surveys, opinion polls, preparing electoral campaign materials and other sociological studies.

Thus, graduates will be able to access, among others, the following professional activities:

• Civil Administrator of the State
• Local Development Agent
• Rural Development Agent
• Equal Opportunity Agent
• Sensitizing Agent
• Citizen participation agent
• Public Policy Analyst
• Political analyst
• Image consultant
• Political Behavior Advisor
• Labor Advisor
• Fundraiser
• External Consultant (International)
• Cooperating
• Diplomat
• Public opinion expert
• Security Expert
• Manager of autonomous organizations, public business entities, public foundations or organizations
• Administrative Manager
• Cultural manager
• Project Manager
• Researcher
• Conflict Mediator
• Intercultural Mediator
• University professor
• Senior Technician of Public Administrations, both at the state, regional and local levels (in various branches and specialties)
• Senior Technician of constitutional organizations
• Cooperation and Development Technician
• Technician in Applied Social Research and Public Opinion Studies
• Technician in International Organizations
• Public Policy Technician