Double Degree: International Relations + Translation and Intercultural Communication

"Esta universidad está muy al día en los nuevos métodos y las exigencias del mercado laboral"

: General Information
Type of Degree Program:: Double Degree
School:: School of Social Sciences
Campus:: Villaviciosa de Odón, La Moraleja
Duration:: 5 years
Bilingual:: Yes
ECTS:: 240
Adapted to the EHEA

The Double Degree in International Relations and Translation and Intercultural Communication at Universidad Europea de Madrid is an officially recognized Degree Program at the forefront of the Spanish educational system, created to respond to the new workplace challenges presented by contemporary society.

Thanks to an ambitious curriculum designed to meet the real needs of companies and provide a solid comprehensive, ethical and linguistic training, you will acquire the most sought-after professional skills in this sector: creativity, teamwork the use of new technologies, and an extensive cultural knowledge that will allow you to promote rapprochement and collaboration between civilizations; all this complimented by a wide command of those languages which are of the greatest demand in the job market: English, Chinese, German and French.

Student Admissions Profile

If you are a person who is attracted by the political, economic, legal, social and cultural aspects of our world, and you are concerned about the well-being of the international community and wish to receive solid training in languages and cultures, which will allow you to become a part of the inevitable process of internationalization in companies from an intercultural perspective, then this Double Degree is especially designed for you.

Through our predominantly multidisciplinary and practical curriculum, you will develop negotiating and leadership skills to become fully able to undertake a successful professional career within an ever-more globalized job market.
21st Century Academic Quality
Our commitment to academic excellence is clearly apparent in the continuous scheduling of a variety of events and university activities designed to fully compliment your knowledge, such as: the Legal Forum, the Human Rights Seminar, the Transition Seminar (RB), the Marketing Challenge, Europe Day, the Stock Exchange Challenge Con+Curso, etc.

The Double Degree is based on the practical development of the basic principles of the European Higher Education Area, which exemplifies the teaching methods used at Universidad Europea de Madrid from the start:
- The development of innovative active learning methods: practical experiences, real cases, team work, on-line campus, etc.
- Comprehensive training in the content, competences and basic skills needed to be able to carry out your profession.
- An expert teaching staff in coaching and mentoring, as well as a personal advising program.
In addition, our institution has a Workshop and three cross-disciplinary Research Chairs that contribute an added value to the Double Degree in International Relations and Translation and Intercultural Communication:
- The Carmen Posadas Creative Writing Research Chair, in which our graduates develop a series of creative skills and competences.
An International Perspective

Universidad Europea de Madrid is the ideal institution to handle the complexity of a Degree Program such as the Double Degree in International Relations and Translation and Intercultural Communication, where it is essential to establish contact with the cultures of the working languages. Thanks to our membership to the Laureate International Universities Network, you will have permanent contact, both with students and accredited teachers, from all over the world. In addition, you will be able to take advantage of studies abroad at the most reputable universities in Europe, the United States, and China, a country which has become a priority for Spanish exporting companies.

With a population of 1,300 million inhabitants, China is now the second-ranked target country for Spanish exports, which has resulted in the inclusion of Chinese as a working Language in our curriculum.

Additionally, you may be accepted into the Erasmus Grant Program and carry out internships in companies in the United States thanks to the agreements we have signed with the University of Arizona and the University of California, Irvine.
Professional Connections

The teaching model chosen for this Double Degree Program guarantees a total connection with the professional world from day one. Your courses and workshops are closely linked to the working world, as is the case with the International Negotiation Workshop – focused on the analysis of the legal and political instruments for mediation, arbitration, conciliation and conflict resolution - , the International Cooperation Projects Workshop, or the Current-Day Observations Workshop.

In addition, in order to facilitate your incorporation into the job market, when the time comes to carry out your professional internships, you will be able to choose from among the most important multinational companies, government organizations, NGOs, civil service organizations, consulting firms, the media and political parties.
Curriculum
Graduate profile upon concluding your studies

Upon fulfilling your training process, thanks to the comprehensive knowledge of the dynamics of society that you will have acquired, you will be highly qualified to successfully carry out your profession as an expert in international relations, equipped with the knowledge and skills to stand out professionally, both in public or private organizations and in multinational companies in the highest executive position.

Backed by a solid cultural base and the ability to handle different languages, you will be able to analyze complex situations at an international level, propose methods to resolve conflicts and plan the ideal strategy to carry out actions that favor cooperation between peoples.
Career Opportunities