Dual Bachelor in International Studies and Economics

About the course

A double degree leading to two official degrees: International Studies and Economics. It combines economics, maths and statistics with politics, international relations and law. All courses are taught in English on the Getafe campus.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• You do not sit the Spanish PAU. Under Spanish law (RD 534/2024), your Leaving Cert gives access if it meets Irish university entry rules. As a guide, UCD asks for six subjects, with H5 or better in two and O6/H7 or better in the other four, including English and Irish. Check this. UNEDasiss converts your Leaving Cert into a Spanish grade out of 10, and you can raise it towards 14 by taking UNED PCE subject tests.
• This course is very competitive. The 2026/27 cut-off for the main quota (group 1, first round) was 12.860 out of 14, so plan to take PCEs in at least two subjects that UC3M weights for this degree. UC3M recommends a strong background in history, geography, maths and statistics.
• English: UC3M recommends B2 English at entry, and you must prove B2 during first year with an official certificate or UC3M’s own test. According to UC3M’s guidance, a school leaving certificate from an English-speaking system is accepted, which should cover the Leaving Cert. Confirm this with UC3M admissions.

How to apply

1. Plan your PCE subjectsEarly in 6th year, check UC3M’s weighting table for this degree and register with UNEDasiss for PCE tests in at least two weighted subjects, such as maths. Leaving it late can cost you a place.
2. Get UNEDasiss accreditationApply online to UNEDasiss (February to November, about €36). Upload your Leaving Cert results so they are converted to a Spanish grade and combined with your PCE results.
3. Pre-enrol at UC3MSubmit the UC3M online pre-enrolment and list this dual degree as a choice. The 2027 dates were not published when checked. Also look at UC3M’s early admission process for international students.
4. Enrol and meet the English ruleIf you get a place, enrol online by the deadline UC3M gives you. During first year, prove B2 English, or confirm with UC3M that your Leaving Cert exempts you.

Costs

• UC3M is a public university, so EU students pay the same as Spanish students, and English-taught groups cost the same as Spanish ones. In 2026/27, 60 credits cost about €1,015 to €1,241 depending on the degree’s price band (the band for this degree was not confirmed). This dual degree has 372 credits over 5.5 years, so some years cost more than 60 credits’ worth. Add about €36 for UNEDasiss accreditation, plus UNED PCE test fees if you sit them.

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