Bachelor’s Degree in Law + Political Science
Earn two degrees in five years
Study for the first four years at UIC Barcelona and spend your fifth year at Iona College in New York. That way, in five years, you will earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
Develop the skills necessary to become an outstanding professional
Find out why you should study this double degree with us
Between Barcelona and New York
Earn, in just five years, a Bachelor’s Degree in Law at UIC Barcelona and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the prestigious Iona College in New York.
Specific track in English
Combine traditional legal subjects with subjects that will enhance your professional prospects and international career.
Be multidisciplinary
You will analyse global issues from an international perspective, promoting interculturality and the skills necessary to pursue a career in the global market.
Discover the career opportunities this programme can afford
The sum of the two degrees opens the door to broader job opportunities:
- International and foreign action agencies
- Political institutions and public administrations
- Civil and non-governmental organisations
- Private consultancy
- International consultancy
- Teaching and research
- Political and public policy analysis
Lecturers in Law and legal practitioners
Our teaching staff consists of academics and qualified professionals from various fields of Law. Our academic staff carry out their teaching and research activity in accordance with the Faculty’s lines of research, which are characterised by an interdisciplinary nature and a practical approach to transferring legal knowledge to society.
The Faculty is also home to lecturers who are in close contact with the professional legal world through their work in lawyer’s offices, law firms or courts of law, for example. This blend of teaching practices creates a perfect balance and enables us to offer our students high quality, specialised training that is both theoretical and practical, as they prepare to become the lawyers of tomorrow.
Get to know Iona College in New York
This institution was founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers. It is located in Westchester County, 20 miles north of Manhattan (approximately 30 minutes by subway from the centre of Manhattan). Study and live on a campus situated in a quiet residential area, which covers an area of just under 18 hectares. The ideal place for your personal goals.
Presentation
The Double Bachelor's Degree in Law & Political Science is divided between Barcelona and New York. As part of this five-year programme you will spend one academic year at Iona College in New York thanks to the course's clear international focus. Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Law from UIC Barcelona and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Iona College.
Both degree programmes are officially recognised: the Bachelor's Degree in Law, as an official degree in Spain, and the Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, as an official qualification in the United States. This will allow you to pursue a professional career in both Europe and the United States.
Learn to become a legal professional from a global perspective and take an in-depth look at highly relevant socio-political issues. You will develop skills that will prove extremely useful in your future profession: critical thinking, cross-cultural communication and media literacy.
Your profile will be a perfect match for law firms, government departments, embassies, consulate offices, foreign institutions, NGOs, international organisations, multinational companies, consultancy firms and media organisations.
Advantages of the programme
- Complete two official degrees in five years
- Improve your English
- Receive additional training and undertake work experience both in Spain and abroad
- Take a cosmopolitan, hands-on approach to education and enhance your future prospects
- Explore new horizons from an innovative, comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective
More information
Teachers
- AGNESE FREIRE, Pablo
- AMAT BADRINAS, Javier
- ANDREU MASSANA, María Teresa
- ASTORGA SANCHEZ, Juan Antonio
- BARÓ QUERALT, Xavier
- BARR, Joseph Edward
- BENLLOCH PETIT, Guillermo
- BLANES CABANES, Perfecto
- BOSCH CARRERA, Antoni
- CAELLAS CAMPRUBÍ, Mònica
- CARLOS DE OLIVEIRA, Ana Carolina
- CÓRDOVA MARTÍNEZ, Suzanne
- COROMINAS BACH, Sergi
- DE ITUARTE SESMA, Maria Izaskun
- DE JUAN CASADEVALL, Jorge
- DE ROS RAVENTOS, Iñigo
- DI CIOMMO, Tiziana
- DOMINGO RIBARY, Joan Vianney
- DURANY PICH, Salvador
- EGUIAGARAY GOMEZ- MARTINEZ, Alfredo
- EGUINOA DE SAN ROMAN, Román
- FERNANDEZ ARROJO, María
- FERNÁNDEZ BOZAL, Maria Pilar
- FERNÁNDEZ GARCÍA, Jorge
- GARCIA-TORRENT CARBALLO, Ramon
- GAS AIXENDRI, Montserrat
- GUARDIA HERNÁNDEZ, Juan José
- HAMPSHIRE, Stephen
- HERAS OLIVER, Alberto
- HURST, Clint Lee
- ISAC AGUILAR, Antonio
- JIMÉNEZ YÁÑEZ, Ricardo María
- LÁZARO PALAU, Carmen María
- MIRÓ COMAS, Abel
- MONCADA CANO, Alfonso
- MUT BOSQUE, Maria
- NEBRERA GONZÁLEZ, Montserrat
- PACHECO DORIA, Mauricio
- PUIG MASLLORÉNS, Marta
- REJAS REDONDO, Julio
- REQUENA MARTÍNEZ, Sílvia
- REY PEÑA, María Pilar
- RUIZDELGADO BALSACH, Isabel
- SÁNCHEZ MARTIN, Antonio Ignacio
- SERRANO DAURA, Josep
- TELLO MENDOZA, Juan Alonso
- URIOS APARISI, Francisco Javier
- VARGAS OVALLE, Maria Alejandra
- VIDAL-QUADRAS TRIAS DE BES, Miguel
Internship
Professional work experience
UIC Barcelona
We have a team of professionals specialised in all branches of law. Many of them work for the prominent law firms and institutions we collaborate with. The following agreements are an integral part of our academic policy:
- Alcántara, Blay, Del Coso Abogados
- BDO Audiberia
- Bohigues Procuradores
- Bufete Anguera de Sojo
- Bufete Barrilero & Asociados
- Cuatrecasas
- Deloitte & Touche
- Domingo Nieto, Abogados
- Ferreras Abogados
- Juan Riera Abogados
- KPMG Abogados
- Rodon Guinjoan, Advocat
- Vialegis Asesores Legales y Tributarios
- Vidal Quadras Trias de Bes
- VLEX Networks
- William Mercer
IONA College
The teaching staff at Iona College's Faculty of Arts and Sciences is also made up of professionals specialised in a wide range of fields, including:
- Government: public policy, intelligence services, diplomacy, politics
- Business: banking, world finance, imports/exports, consultancy services
- Tourism: development, marketing
- Law: corporate, government, public, NGOs
- Journalism and media: research, publishing, news
- Education and social services
- Religious orders and volunteer work
The work placement opportunities in the field of Political Science include:
- Work experience at Edmund Rice International
- United States Senate
- New York State Attorney General
- New York State Governor's Office
- United State Congress
- Non-governmental organisations
- Yonkers Town Council
- New York State Assembly
- USA Today
- BBC/America
- Jon Stewart Show
Prerequisites & admissions
Pre-requisites for admission
To take the second bachelor's degree at Iona College in New York, you must:
- Complete the Bachelor's Degree in Law at UIC Barcelona.
- Have the required level of English (in this case, a score of 80 on the TOEFL exam).
Entrance exams
After submitting the application, you must pass the entrance exam on the Barcelona Campus. Check out the dates and times of the exams:
Required documentation
You may gain admission to UIC Barcelona through several routes. Check out the documentation required in each case:
Reservation and enrolment
Once accepted, you must pay 20% of the full cost of the programme to reserve a place. The remaining 80% must be paid in one lump sum once enrolment is complete.
More information:
Access routes
Admission to UIC Barcelona is possible for students with different academic backgrounds. Find out which route corresponds to you:
Administration fees
Check out the terms and conditions for online registration and the entrance exams.
Grants & financial aid
Grants
UIC Barcelona offers various fellowships supported by both public institutes (MEC or AGUAR) as well as private UIC Barcelona funds.
For further information, please check with our admissions department:
Financial aid
Each payment method is adhered to the specific financing conditions of each degree programme.
Please see the attached document for details on these conditions:
Discounts
Those seeking undergraduate degrees at UIC Barcelona may be eligible for different discounts depending on their circumstances.
