Understand European economic decisions from three connected perspectives: law, politics and economics. This English-taught master’s places the euro area and its institutions at the centre of study.
Course structure
The programme comprises 54 compulsory credits and a six-credit thesis. Its interdisciplinary approach links economic analysis with the legal and political context in which decisions are made.
Who can apply?
Entry is open to graduates in social and legal sciences, including law, politics, economics and international studies. Check the programme’s current English-language requirements.
Exploring opportunities
The subject matter may interest students considering policy, institutional research or work involving European affairs. Bring a question about European governance to your course comparison and see which teaching areas would help you explore it.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Economics
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Madrid – Puerta de Toledo, Madrid region, Spain
- Duration
- 1 academic year
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- The page displays €7,800 for EU students and €11,700 for non-EU students. The fee table does not specify an academic year. Confirm prices for your intake; administrative, certificate and any bridging-course costs are additional.
- Intake
- Applications shown as closed on 28 October 2026. Consult UC3M for the next intake calendar.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-28
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