Political Science and Public Management

Basic Information

What knowledge will I acquire with this Degree?

The Degree in Political Science and Public Management is the main instrument available to Political Science and Administration to make known to society its work of producing specialized knowledge related to political theory and practice, as well as the management of public affairs, responding to the current requirements of governance in advanced democracies.
Likewise, this title is the essential vehicle for the training of professionals linked to various fields and activities, among which the following stand out:

Attend to an objective of democratic promotion, feeding the available information and the elaborations of public opinion.
Strengthen the exercise of citizenship, providing analysis instruments in the investigation of political problems, government systems and the design of public policies.
Develop a range of skills in tune with the reform processes of the State and with the new needs of Public Management.
Promote the necessary interdisciplinary knowledge in the direction and management of public institutions and bodies.
Strengthen a scientific way of interpreting the current political reality, and influence the generation of changes that configure new scenarios and that generate innovative professional challenges.

Where will I be able to work when I graduate?

Graduates of the Degree in Political Science and Public Management can carry out professional activity in different fields and activities. A) Yes:

Public opinion institutes: companies whose activity consists of preparing social and political studies.
Consulting and organizational consultancy companies: consultancy and consultancy activity in the field of public policies, the evaluation of programs, policies and public services, organizational diagnosis and public management.
Public employment: positions in different higher bodies both in the public administrations of the three levels of government (central, regional and local) and in the European Union, as well as in multilateral organizations (United Nations System, World Bank...). The Degree is prepared to offer a managerial profile of the management of public policies and services.
Activity linked to organized civil society: non-profit entities, trade unions and social organizations in general.
Research and teaching activity: professional practice within the framework of generating knowledge about the political system, political institutions, public policies and public management.
Political and institutional activity: political parties and political institutions.

Is this Degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?

ANECA (FILE No. 841/2009), in accordance with the provisions of article 25 of RD 1393/2007, of October 29, has proceeded to evaluate the study plan that leads to the official Title cited above in accordance with the Evaluation Protocol for the verification of Official Titles. The evaluation of the study plan has been carried out by the Committee for Issuing Degree Reports, made up of national and international experts from the academic field, professionals with the corresponding degree, and students. Experts from outside the Commission have also participated in this evaluation, providing additional reports to it. The members of the Commission and the external experts have been selected and appointed according to the procedure that is included on the website of said agency within the VERIFICA program.

Said Evaluation Commission, in a collegiate manner, has assessed the study plan in accordance with the criteria included in the aforementioned Evaluation Protocol for verification. In accordance with the procedure, a proposal for a provisional report was sent to the University, which has submitted the appropriate observations.

Once the observation period for said report has ended, the Evaluation Commission, in a new session, issues an evaluation report in FAVORABLE terms.

Yes (final verification report is attached), the implementation of the degree will be done progressively, starting the first year in the academic year 2009-10.

The final verification report turned out FAVORABLE

Favorable report first modification

Favorable report second modification

Favorable report third modification

Favorable report fourth modification

Recommended Income Profile

It would be desirable for the student of this degree to possess, to a reasonable degree, certain characteristics and abilities, such as:

Sensitivity towards political and social issues.
Capacity for abstraction and for logical reasoning.
Constructive critical spirit.
Sufficient flexibility to assume the aspects of reality and the arguments contrary to one's own points of view.
Sociable and respectful character.
Sense of order and ability to plan their own work.
Sufficient knowledge of English that allows them to handle written information.

Objectives

The degree in Political Science and Public Management offered by the Faculty of Legal and Social Sciences has been designed taking into account:

The European context in which the studies of Political Science and Public Management are inserted.
The historical tradition and the current situation of the studies of Political Science, Administration and Public Management in Spain.
The professional demands of the labor market to facilitate the incorporation of graduates into it.
National and international mobility of both students and graduates.
Respect for gender equality and access to people with disabilities.
Equal opportunities.

The objectives are:

Inculcate an interest in learning Political Science and Public Administration, in the shaping elements of political systems and the dynamics resulting from public action.
Know the nature and methods applicable to the object of study together with a historical perspective of its evolution.
Recognize the discipline of Political Science and Administration as an integral part of education and culture.
Provide a solid base of fundamental knowledge in Political Science, Administration and Public Management.
Develop the skills required to apply the knowledge acquired to professional practice.
Generate a critical spirit that allows students to assess the importance of their knowledge in national and international political, social and economic contexts.
Promote interest in the object of study and prepare the student to continue specialization studies.
Provide the student with learning and research tools to give them greater autonomy.
Promote the international mobility of students and professionals as an objective consistent with the role that the URJC wants to play in its competitive environment.

Competences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

CG1 Capacity for analysis and synthesis
CG2 Capacity for organization and planning
CG3 Oral and written communication in the native language
CG4 Knowledge of a foreign language
CG5 Computer skills related to the field of study
CG6 Information management capacity
CG7 Troubleshooting
CG8 Leadership and decision making
CG9 Teamwork and skills in interpersonal relationships
CG10 Acquisition of sensitivity towards diversity and multiculturalism
CG11 Ethical and public service commitment
CG12 Autonomous learning
CG13 Strengthening the ability to adapt to new situations: creativity and innovation

SPECIFIC COMPETENCES

CE1 Know the main theories and approaches of Political Science and Administration
CE2 Know the structure and functioning of political systems
CE3 Know the structure and functioning of political and administrative institutions
CE4 Understand citizen behavior and democratic values
CE5 Analyze the operation of electoral processes
CE6 Apply planning and administrative management
CE7 Train for the planning and management of economic-financial resources of public administrations
CE8 Know and manage the legal framework of the activity carried out by public administrations
CE9 Know the environment and the economic dimension of the public sector
CE10 Design public policy planning, implementation and evaluation processes
CE11 Know international politics
CE12 Master the methods and techniques of political and social research
CE13 Collect, treat and interpret qualitative and quantitative research data
CE14 Manage political communication techniques
CE15 Use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

Minimum stay requirements

The permanence of the students in the Degree studies will be a maximum of eight years for full-time students. Part-time students may request an extension of up to two more years from the Rector.
In Bachelor's degrees lasting more than 240 credits (4 years), the maximum of the previous section will be increased by one more year for every 60 ECTS credits that are added to the 240 ECTS.
Students must pass, in the first year, a minimum of two subjects. Students studying part-time must pass at least one subject in their first academic year.
Students who are studying any official Bachelor's degree at the Rey Juan Carlos University may make a maximum of four registrations to pass each of the subjects of the study plan, without counting previous cancellations of the same.

For more information see: Permanence regulations

Minimum number of ECTS credits by type of enrollment and course

Full-time students:

COURSE	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM
1º Course	48 ECTS	78 ECTS
Other courses	48 ECTS	78 ECTS

Part-time students:

COURSE	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM
1º Course	24 ECTS	47 ECTS
Other courses	24 ECTS	47 ECTS

Access and registration

Log in

Access to official undergraduate studies will require possession of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and passing the test referred to in article 42 of Organic Law 6/2001, on Universities, modified by Law 4/ 2007, of April 12, without prejudice to the other access mechanisms provided for by current regulations.

The number of places offered for new admission are:

Madrid Campus:	35 places (including transfer admission places)
Fuenlabrada Campus:	26 places (including transfer admission places)

Double Degrees

Fuenlabrada Campus	Political Science and Public Management - Journalism	15 places
	Political Science and Public Management - Law	10 places
	Political Science and Public Management - Economics	15 places
	International Relations - Political Science and Public Management	15 places
	Philosophy - Political Science and Public Management	10 places
Madrid Campus (Vicalvaro)	Political Science and Public Management - Economics	15 places
	Political Science and Public Management - Journalism	15 places
	Political Science and Public Management - Law	15 places

Triple Degree

Fuenlabrada Campus

Philosophy - Political Science and Public Management - Economy

15 places

Matriculation year

The enrollment process at the Rey Juan Carlos University is done through the Internet. You can carry out the procedures on the computers installed on campus or through any computer with network access. You can check the deadlines at registration , as well as the different requirements and necessary documents.

Training itinerary

ACCESS THE COURSE GUIDES OF THE DEGREE

FBC: Common Basic Training, they are validated with their counterparts of all grades
FBR: Basic Branch Training, they can be validated with their branch counterparts, taking into account the adequacy between the skills and knowledge acquired.
OB: Compulsory
OP: Optional

COURSE 1
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Politic science introduction	OB	6
1	Political Economy I	FBR	6
1	Introduction to Law	FBR	6
1	History of Contemporary Ideas	FBC	6
1	Professional Ethics, Equality and Basic Legal Principles	FBC	6
2	Political Communication	FBR	6
2	Political Economy II	OB	6
2	Constitutional right	OB	6
2	History of Contemporary Political and Administrative Institutions	FBR	6
2	Sociology	FBR	6
Total credits to study: 60

COURSE 2
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Political Theory I	OB	6
Annual	modern language	FBC	6
1	Management Science I	OB	6
1	Administrative Law I	OB	6
1	Statistics	OB	6
2	Political Theory II	OB	6
2	Management Science II	OB	6
2	Administrative Law II	OB	6
2	Informatics applied to social sciences	FBC	6
2	Organization Theory	FBR	6
Total credits to study: 60

COURSE 3
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Political System I	OB	6
1	Labor Law and Labor Relations in the Public Sector	OB	6
1	European institutions	OB	6
1	Methods and techniques of quantitative political research	OB	6
1	Management and Public Organization I	OB	6
2	Political system II	OB	6
2	Management and Public Organization II	OB	6
2	Intergovernmental Relations	OB	6
2	Methods and techniques of qualitative political research	OB	6
2	Public policy analysis	OB	6
Total credits to study: 60

COURSE 4
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Public Finance and Budgeting	OB	6
1	Public Policies in Spain	OB	6
1	Management and public leadership	OB	6
1	Collective action and political processes	OB	6
1	Academic Recognition of Credits	OB	6
Annual	External Internships	OB	24
Annual	Final Degree Project	OB	6
Total credits to study: 60

Material resources

External Internships

The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the Degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.

Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement your university education, while providing you with a deeper knowledge about the skills you will need once you have graduated.

The External Practices subject will consist of two phases:

Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the graduate profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.
Elaboration of the memory

Documentation:

Degree Training Project

For more information: External Internship Unit

Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024

Academic Recognition of Credits

Regulations for academic recognition of credits in undergraduate studies

Mobility programs

ERASMUS

The Erasmus program makes it easy for URJC students -both undergraduate and postgraduate- to study one or several semesters at one of the European universities with which the URJC has agreements.

These exchanges traditionally have an economic endowment thanks to the Erasmus Scholarships provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

ERASMUS (intranet)

WORLD

The Munde program manages mobility with universities from countries not included in the Erasmus Program.

The possibility of obtaining a scholarship or economic endowment and its amount depends, in each case, on the agreements with the universities, countries or entities that sign it.

WORLD (intranet)

For more information:

URJC Mobility

SICK

SICUE is a national mobility program for GRADOS university students that allows them to carry out part of their studies at another Spanish university with guarantees of academic recognition, use and adaptation to their curricular profile.

SICUE Mobility

Student support programs

Orientation to future students. The University offers various orientation programs for future students: we carry out visits to high schools and secondary schools, we organize guided visits to the Campuses, we are present in the Classroom and, at the beginning of each course, we carry out welcome days to guide students new students.

academic tutorials. Each teacher carries out, within their teaching planning, academic tutorials on their subject.

Coordinator of the degree. It works to promote coherence and balance between the subjects and the workloads of the students.

mentoring program. The URJC has this program, peer tutoring, in which the students of the last years act as mentors with the first year students.

Students with disabilities. The Support Office for Persons with Disabilities offers guidance and assistance to students with special needs.

Scholarships . The Rey Juan Carlos University manages the main scholarships and annual grants, both its own and from other official bodies: Ministries, Community of Madrid, International Organizations and other entities. It also publishes and disseminates those scholarships and grants of interest to its students and graduates. Throughout the course, students receive information about them through the different communication channels established.

Job placement program. The Rey Juan Carlos University, through the External Internship Unit and the Graduates Office, organizes conferences, workshops and various actions aimed at supporting and guiding students in their job search, to improve their employability and promote job placement . The University has a Job Exchange -a platform available to companies and graduates- where institutions can carry out their selection processes.

Regulation

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Academic Calendar

REGISTRATION

*The rates corresponding to double degrees with different degrees of experimentality will be applied as established in the new Decree 43/2022, of June 29, of the Government Council, which establishes the public prices for university studies leading to official degrees and services of an academic nature in the public universities of the Community of Madrid*

TRAINING PROCESS

REVIEWS AND REVIEWS

Validation, adaptation of studies, recognition of credits and homologation of foreign qualifications

UNIVERSITY DEGREES

Extinction of university degrees

VISITING STUDENTS AND FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY

COEXISTENCE REGIME

Coexistence Regulations of the Rey Juan Carlos University for the Development of Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, approved by Agreement of March 30, 2023, of the Governing Council of the University

SCHOOL INSURANCE

School insurance

ASSOCIATIONS

Regulation of student associations

Quality guarantee

External monitoring report

RUCT link

BOCM Link

Internal quality assurance system

Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System

Composition of the commission

Composition of the Commission

Results report

Once the follow-up has been carried out, the quantitative information on the results obtained in the follow-up of said Degree is shown, differentiated by academic year.

Report by course:

General information collection plan

Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:

- New students

- Teacher evaluation

- Student satisfaction

- Satisfaction of the graduates

- Labor insertion

- Causes of abandonment

- Career path:

Second year after graduation
Third year after graduation
Fourth year after graduation

- Degree of satisfaction:

Faculty with the campus and university
Teacher with degree
of the evaluators
Incoming student mobility program
Outgoing Student Mobility Program
Administration and services staff with the university

- External internships:

Student satisfaction
External tutor satisfaction
Evaluator satisfaction

Survey results:

Improvement actions

The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.

Renewal of accreditation

The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.

In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”

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