Program Overview

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Introduction to the Dual Bachelor in Law and Economics

The Dual Bachelors Degree in Law and Economics is designed for students seeking a competitive education in law and economics at both the national and international levels. This dual degree program combines the specialization in legal professions with solid knowledge of economics, enabling students to tackle complex economic situations and evaluate their effects on public or private policies.

Program Details

• Duration: 5 and a half years (375 ECTS credits)
• Centre: School of Law and Social Sciences, Campus de Getafe
• Language: Bilingual, Spanish
• Comments: The program is led by Vice Dean Juliana Rodríguez Rodrigo.

Presentation

This dual degree is geared towards students who wish to receive a comprehensive education in law and economics. It includes all the content taught in both degree programs separately, with students receiving two degrees at the end of the program: one in Law and another in Economics. The studies are taught in a bilingual mode, and students must accredit a B2 level of English before finishing their studies.

Employability and Professional Internships

UC3M has agreements with over 5,000 companies and institutions for internships and employment opportunities. According to the Study of Professional Insertion of Graduates of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 94.8% of graduates have access to a job related to their studies in the first year of graduation.

International Excellence

The university participates in the Erasmus programme, allowing students to spend one or several terms at European universities with which UC3M has special agreements. There are also non-European mobility programs enabling students to study at international universities.

Program Structure

The program is structured over five and a half years, with a detailed curriculum that includes:

• Year 1 - Semester 1: Introduction to business administration, historical foundations of the legal system, economic history, introduction to mathematics for economics, mathematics for economics I, principles of economics, theory of law and sociology of law.
• Year 1 - Semester 2: Constitucion and sources of law system, Roman Law, statistics I, civil law I, mathematics for economics II, microeconomics, mathematical optimization for economics.
• Subsequent years and semesters build upon these foundational courses, incorporating more specialized subjects in law and economics.

Types of Subjects

• BC: Basic Core
• C: Compulsory
• E: Electives
• BT: Bachelor Thesis

Mobility

The university offers exchange programs through the Erasmus programme and non-European mobility programs, allowing students to study abroad.

Profile and Career Opportunities

Entry Profile

The dual degree aims for students with a mixed educational background, including humanities and a solid education in mathematics. Students should possess logical and abstract reasoning capabilities, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Graduate Profile

Graduates can work professionally in both the public and private sectors, with advantages in holding two official degrees. They can orient their professional career towards law, economics, or both, with knowledge that single-degree holders do not have.

Learning Outcomes

The program outlines specific learning outcomes for both the Bachelors Degree in Law and the Bachelors Degree in Economics, including knowledge, skills, and competences.

External Internships

Students have the opportunity to participate in external internships with public organizations, law firms, and private entities, as well as legal departments of NGOs.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including but not limited to:

• Lawyer
• Industrial property agent
• Legal advisor
• Labor advisor
• Labor auditor
• Family mediator
• For the economics degree, roles such as analyst in international trade studies, specialist in banking regulation, tax inspector, and more.

Study in English

The university offers the opportunity to study in English for more than half of the subjects in the study program, with conditions including establishing an English B2 level and choosing courses in English during enrollment.

Faculty

The faculty is composed of internationally renowned scientists and experienced professionals, ensuring a high level of research and teaching.

Quality

The program has quality indicators, including labor insertion rates, and undergoes evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure its standards.

System of Internal Quality Assurance

The university has an academic commission, a mailbox for greetings, complaints, and suggestions, and an SGIC (Internal Quality Assurance System) to maintain and improve the quality of its programs.

Departments Involved in Teaching

Several departments are involved in teaching the dual degree, including Economics, Private Law, Public Law, and Business Administration, among others.

Facilities

Information about facilities for studies is available, including contact details for accessibility and legal information.

Conclusion

The Dual Bachelor in Law and Economics at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid offers a comprehensive and competitive education, preparing students for professional careers in law, economics, and related fields, both nationally and internationally.