Bachelor's Degree in International Relations

Skills

General competencies

• GC1 Develop skills for autonomous learning in the field of International Relations.
• GC2 Search, organize, synthesize, analyze and interpret information of interest for the education of the internationalist from diverse sources, in a systematic way, using the different supports (written, oral, audiovisual and digital).
• GC3 Apply the theoretical knowledge obtained in the different subjects to the analysis and solution of practical situations of international character.
• GC4 Present arguments in public in an orderly and understandable way, from different perspectives and being able to adapt them to the composition of the audience.
• GC5 Communicate correctly orally and written in the native language
• GC6 Communicate orally and in writing in foreign languages, with English as a priority (students must achieve level B2 according to MCER)
• GC7 Be able to adapt to the changes derived from the increasing complexity of the global context
• GC8 Efficiently apply information and communication technologies (ICTs)
• GC9 Commit in ethical terms to the values, principles and rights recognized by the international society.
• GC10 Value and respect cultural diversity
• GC11 Be able to organize, coordinate, manage and communicate projects of national, multinational or transnational nature.
• GC12 Enhance the capacity for initiative, creativity and leadership, with special attention to leadership in multinational teams
• GC13 Apply organizational skills and teamwork, especially in multinational teams
• GC14 Be motivated by quality in different academic and professional fields.
• GC15 Understand and know the elements that affect decision making in national and international contexts.
• GC16 Establish positive interpersonal relationships, both nationally and internationally, that contribute to a better development of their academic and professional activity.

Specific competencies

• SC1 Become familiar with the fundamental elements that make up International Relations, understanding and incorporating their multidisciplinary nature.
• SC2 Know, understand and be able to apply the theories properly handling the key concepts and terminology of the different theoretical currents.
• SC3 Know and correctly use the methods and techniques of research and analysis of International Relations.
• SC4 Identify, understand and analyze the observable elements, processes and dynamics in the structure of international society and its management by the different types of actors.
• SC5 Identify and properly classify the actors of international relations, as well as their evolution.
• SC6 Be able to select, organize and use information and data of interest for the analysis of the international situation, using various sources.
• SC7 Know and understand the creation process of international organizations, their operation and limitations with special attention to the European Union.
• SC8 Understand and analyze the international economic structure, taking into account both the flows and the trends that characterize it.
• SC9 Know and understand, using analytical criteria, the main elements that define the foreign policy of the States, especially Spain.
• SC10 Have the ability to evaluate and analyze the fragmentation of the international system in different geopolitical areas, identifying the elements that make them up, as well as the dynamics of cooperation and conflict present in them.
• SC11 Be able to know and analyze international cooperation in its different dimensions.
• SC12 Appropriately use the conceptual framework of the study of international conflicts, and correctly apply the typologies of international crises and conflicts.
• SC13 Identify the elements that make up the international information system and understand the role of the media in the creation of international public opinion.
• SC14 Know the treaties and the international legal context and know how to work effectively in it.
• SC15 Know and value human rights and existing instruments for their protection, as well as their contribution to coexistence both nationally and internationally.

Calendar and Schedules

Calendar

Schedules

Admission

The Antonio de Nebrija University, in addition to meeting the requirements for accessing undergraduate studies in accordance with current legislation, requires passing its own admission tests, both for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

During the academic years 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017, and as established in RD 412/2014, in regards to students who have obtained a Baccalaureate degree, Nebrija University will respect the provisions of Article 13 of RD 1892/2008 and its subsequent modifications on passing the university entrance exam:

1. Access to Spanish universities, both public and private, to study the teachings that lead to obtaining different official university Bachelor's Degrees valid throughout the national territory, will require, in general, passing the exam referred to in Article 38 of Organic Law 2/2006, of May 3, on Education, which is regulated by this royal decree, regardless of the other cases provided for in Article 3 of this royal decree.

Students who hold degrees of Senior Technical Officer in Vocational Training, Senior Technical Officer in Plastic Arts and Design, or of Senior Technical Officer in Sports, as well as students from foreign education systems and those who hold a European Baccalaureate degree or International Baccalaureate Diploma, may access Nebrija University only after passing the University's own entrance tests, without it being necessary to pass the University Entrance Exam (PAU).

Starting in the 2017/2018 academic year, all students who meet the legally established access requirements will be able to access Bachelor's degree studies after passing the University's own entrance tests. Students who are in any of the following academic situations may apply for admission to the first year of a degree:

• Students from 2nd year of Baccalaureate and University Entrance Exam (Selectividad), or COU (college preparation courses) and University Entrance Exam (Selectividad) (for academic years 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017).
• Students who hold a Baccalaureate degree of the Spanish Educational System or other degree that was declared equivalent (2017/2018 academic year and later).
• Students who hold Baccalaureate degrees, diplomas or studies from educational systems of Member States of the European Union, or other States with which international agreements applicable in this regard have been signed.
• Students who hold degrees, diplomas or studies homologated to the Baccalaureate degree of the Spanish Educational System and were obtained in educational systems of member States that are not EU members and with which no international agreements have been signed to recognize said Baccalaureate degree. In this case, prior homologation of the degree will be necessary.
• Students who hold official degrees of Senior Technical Officer in Vocational Training, Senior Technical Officer in Plastic Arts and Design, or Senior Technical Officer in Sports of the Spanish Educational System, or degrees, diplomas or studies declared equivalent or homologated to said Spanish degrees.
• Students who hold degrees other than those indicated in the previous sections, when those students meet the academic requirements demanded by said State to access their Universities.
• People over 25 years old who pass the entrance exam established in RD 412/2014.
• Students who hold an official Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or equivalent degree.
• Students who hold one of the following official university diplomas: Associate's Degree, Technical Architect, Technical Engineer, Undergraduate, Architect or Engineer corresponding to the previous university education planning, or an equivalent degree.
• Students who have completed partial foreign or Spanish university studies, or who have completed foreign university studies that were not homologated in Spain. It will be an indispensable requirement that the university recognize at least 30 ECTS credits.
• Students who were able to access the university according to Spanish Education System regulations prior to Organic Law 8/2013, of December 9.
• In the case of students with special educational needs derived from disability, the need for possible curricular adaptations, itineraries or alternative studies will be assessed.

On the other hand, students who have taken university studies at another Spanish or foreign university and want to continue them at the Antonio de Nebrija University, or want to start other studies at this University, can request admission to academic periods other than first year. Students must submit the application form for admission to the University along with the required documentation. Submitting the admission application, together with the form to choose the date to take the admission tests, is done in person during a visit to the University or is sent by post. Likewise, the admission procedure can be started by filling out the online admission form.

The Admissions and Promotion Department will confirm to the candidate that it received the printed or online application and will call them for the admission tests. On the day of the test, the candidate must submit, if he/she has not done so in advance, the following documentation:

• Photocopy of the academic record.
• Photocopy of ID or passport.
• Two passport-size photographs.
• Cover letter from a teacher/tutor of the center of origin, or person with whom the student has had academic or professional contact.

All students who wish to take their university degree at the Antonio de Nebrija University must pass an admission process consisting of:

• 1. Evaluation of the academic record: With a weight of 40%.
• 2. Evaluation of the results obtained in the admission tests. These tests are taken in one day -morning or afternoon- and have an approximate duration of 2.5/3 hours, and consist of:
  • Psychotechnical test: 10%.
  • Specific test on the degree(s) chosen: 20%.
  • English Level Test: 10%.
  • Personal interview with a University professor: 20%.

The Academic Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in International Relations will prepare the admission test. It consists of ten questions and solving a practical case on a current national or international issue. In this configuration, it is essential to keep in mind all the national and international legal and economic news in order to reflect them in the test, as well as knowing the interests and expectations of future students.

The test periods are as follows:

• Early call: Tests held in the months between February and May.
• Ordinary call: Tests held in June and July.
• Extraordinary call: Tests held in September.

These tests can be taken in Madrid or in the various provinces. In general, these tests are taken in person.

In Madrid, the tests are taken at La Berzosa Campus and the Dehesa de la Villa Campus. The schedule is set as follows:

• Tuesdays: La Berzosa Campus.
• Thursdays: Dehesa de la Villa Campus.
• Saturdays: from the month of May and until the end of the extraordinary period, it alternates on both campuses.

Candidates can take the tests on both campuses interchangeably, regardless of where the degree for which they are applying is taught.

In provinces other than Madrid, the Promotion and Admissions Department travels to the cities in which the department has previously carried out, throughout the academic year, counseling sessions regarding Nebrija in different Secondary Education Centers. These Admission Tests consist of a first round in the early call and a second round in the ordinary call, and since they are taken in person, the identity of the candidate must be proved by presenting their ID. These tests are accompanied by an Information Session for parents, which is conducted by one of the academic advisors of the Department.

All the documents submitted by the student, together with the results of the Admission Tests, are evaluated by the Admissions Commission, made up of the Director of the Promotion and Admissions department, the Director of the Registrar's Office and the Coordinator of the degree. In said Commission, they assess whether the documents are administratively correct and whether the candidate's profile conforms to the degree's admission profile.

In addition to meeting the established access criteria, the Admissions Commission will accept or not accept the admission of a student taking into account the aforementioned admission criteria.

At the beginning of each academic year, the academic coordinators are in charge of updating the specific tests of each degree in order to guarantee that the interested candidates fit the profile. The results of the admission tests are communicated in writing and/or by telephone to each candidate within a period of approximately 3 to 5 days.

Pre-enrollment

Once the candidates' admission has been communicated, they must reserve their place. This economic pre-enrollment guarantees the candidate's place at the University.

Enrollment

Pre-enrolled candidates who wish to formalize their academic enrollment at the University must, within the indicated deadlines, follow these steps:

• Submit documentation: documentary proof that they have passed the requirements established by Spanish university legislation in order to start/continue their university studies at Nebrija University.
• Formalize the enrollment process online: The self-enrollment service on the Nebrija website allows admitted students to carry out all the academic, financial and administrative procedures, without having to physically go to the University. Admitted students will formalize their self-enrollment within the indicated deadlines. To do this, they will receive at their address, together with their admission letter, the access code and personal password necessary to be able to carry out their academic and economic self-enrollment. Once the self-enrollment is formalized after the submitted documentation is verified, the candidate acquires the status of a Nebrija University student. In the self-enrollment process, the student has the technical assistance of the Computer Services department at all times, as well as academic assistance of their future Tutor, so that he/she can guide them in choosing subjects.
• Payment of the annual registration fees for the degree for which they were admitted. The place reservation fee is a part of the annual registration fees.