Dual Bachelor in Law and Political Science

5 Years On Campus Dual-bachelors Program

University Carlos III de Madrid

Program Overview

If you’re fascinated by how laws shape governments and how political systems influence society, this dual degree is an exciting path to explore. It’s a great fit for students who want to understand both the legal framework of a country and the political forces that drive decision-making, preparing you for careers in public service, policy, and international affairs.

Curriculum Structure

Years 1–2 — Foundations in Law and Political Systems

You start by building strong fundamentals in both disciplines. Courses such as Introduction to Law, Constitutional Law, and Political Science help you understand how legal systems are structured and how governments function. These early years sharpen your analytical thinking and give you a solid base in institutions, rights, and governance.

Years 3–4 — Public Institutions, Law, and Policy

As you progress, you explore how law and politics interact in real-world settings. Subjects like Administrative Law, Public Policy Analysis, and Comparative Politics help you understand how regulations are implemented, how governments design policies, and how political systems differ across countries. You begin connecting legal frameworks with political strategy and institutional decision-making.

Year 5 — Advanced Governance and Professional Integration

In your final stage, your focus turns to specialised and global perspectives. Modules such as International Public Law, Political Theory, and Public Management deepen your understanding of global governance, public administration, and political institutions. You’ll also complete a final project that integrates your legal and political knowledge in a practical context.

Focus Areas

Public law, political systems, governance and institutions, public policy, international law, comparative politics, administrative systems, civic leadership

Learning Outcomes

Strong legal and political analytical skills, understanding of how institutions operate, ability to evaluate public policies and regulations, global governance awareness, professional research and communication skills

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Official dual bachelor’s qualification aligned with Spanish and European higher education standards, preparing graduates for professional pathways in law, public administration, diplomacy, policy advisory, and governance roles.

Reputation (Employability & Recognition)

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is widely respected for academic excellence and international outlook, with its law and social sciences programmes known for producing graduates who move into government institutions, legal organisations, international agencies, and policy environments.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Studying this dual degree at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid means you learn by actively engaging with real-world legal and political challenges, not just textbooks. You’ll work through practical cases, policy problems, and governance scenarios that mirror how institutions actually function, helping you build skills that employers truly value. The learning environment is highly interactive, with strong support from modern facilities designed for collaboration, research, and professional growth:

Here’s how hands-on learning becomes part of your journey:

Real case analysis — Many subjects are taught through landmark legal cases, constitutional issues, and public policy examples so you can practise legal reasoning and institutional analysis.
Policy simulations and structured debates — You’ll take part in simulations and debate sessions that recreate how laws are made, how governments negotiate, and how public decisions are shaped.
Team projects and collaborative work — Group research, presentations, and policy design assignments help you develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Supervised research and final project — Guided academic work allows you to investigate real legal and political questions while strengthening your analytical and professional writing abilities.
Specialised libraries and research databases — Access to extensive resources in law, political science, governance, and international affairs, including academic journals and digital research tools.
Research centres and academic institutes — Opportunities to engage with university research environments connected to legal studies, governance, and public policy.
Digital learning platforms — Course materials, communication, and collaborative work are supported through advanced virtual learning systems and online academic tools.
Modern campus study spaces — Professional facilities designed for focused study, teamwork, and project development in an environment similar to real institutional settings.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from this dual degree gives you a strong and versatile profile that combines legal expertise with deep political understanding. Many students go on to work as Policy Advisors, Legal Consultants, Public Administration Officers, or Diplomatic Service Officers, contributing to how institutions make decisions and serve society. Because you understand both the legal framework and the political processes behind it, you’re well prepared for careers where governance, law, and public policy intersect:

Career guidance and employability support — The university’s career services team helps you prepare for professional life through mentoring, career workshops, and opportunities to connect with employers and institutions.
Strong public and institutional pathways — Graduates move into government bodies, legal organisations, international agencies, policy institutions, and regulatory authorities.
Professional networks and institutional exposure — Academic connections with public institutions and policy environments give you access to real professional settings and valuable career opportunities.
Recognised dual-degree value — Holding two official bachelor’s degrees from a respected European public university strengthens your credibility for long-term careers in law, governance, diplomacy, and public administration.
Wide graduation outcomes — Alumni work in legal advisory roles, public policy analysis, regulatory services, diplomatic missions, civil services, and international organisations.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the program, you can continue into specialised master’s degrees in areas such as Public Law, International Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Governance, International Relations, or Human Rights. Your interdisciplinary background also supports postgraduate studies that combine law with politics, economics, or public administration, opening pathways into research, academia, and advanced leadership roles.