If you enjoy asking how public decisions are made and how they might work better, this programme connects political ideas with policy practice.
Offered by IE University.
Course essentials
- Institution
- IE University
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Psychology and social sciences
- Study level
- Bachelor's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Segovia and Madrid, Spain; confirm the campus sequence
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 240 ECTS
- Tuition
- IE's 2026–27 schedule lists annual tuition of €26,500 for this programme. Confirm later-year increases and additional charges.
- Intake
- September; confirm the admissions round for your entry year.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-27
What you will study
The English-taught degree combines political systems, public administration and economics with practical policy learning. IE describes policy labs and areas of focus such as health, energy and technology.
Interests and opportunities
It may suit interests in public policy, public affairs, research or civil-society organisations. Exploring different policy areas during study can help you find which issues you want to work on.
Admission and budgeting
Apply through IE’s undergraduate admissions process, with the academic documents, assessment and language evidence required for your background. Ask about the location of teaching across the four years.
IE’s 2026–27 schedule lists annual tuition of €26,500 for this programme. Confirm later-year increases and additional charges.
See our guide to studying in Spain for practical planning.
Sources: official programme information · further course information · tuition schedule. Reviewed 27 October 2026.