Double Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Criminology in Madrid

With an ethical and constitutional focus, this module introduces the foundations of public law and the values that underpin responsible legal practice. Through the study of the constitutional state, its sources of law and the development of fundamental rights, students gain a solid understanding of the Spanish and European legal system. The module examines the principles of equality, freedom and justice as pillars of democratic coexistence, alongside the duties and safeguards that support them. Learning promotes professional integrity and ethical commitment, essential for legal practice, while strengthening analytical, argumentative and legal advocacy skills. With a workload of 7.5 ECTS (225 hours), it combines lectures, practical case work and tutorials, with assessment based on a practical case (20%) and a final exam (80%), aligned with eserp’s standards of academic and professional ethics excellence.

Taking a historical and critical approach, the module examines how crime and public order in Spain have been shaped from antiquity to the present day, considering the social, cultural and legal causes of crime. By analysing forms of punishment, prosecution and control, you will understand the evolution of the criminal justice system and the institutions responsible for safeguarding security. Through work with historical sources and legal texts, students strengthen analytical and interpretative skills, essential for linking past processes to contemporary challenges in criminology. In this way, the module promotes a well-rounded understanding of the relationship between justice, power and society.

It provides a comprehensive understanding of the meaning, structure and function of law within the social and political system, addressing its conceptual, normative and value-based dimensions. Through the study of legal doctrine, interpretation and justice, students analyse how rules are articulated with ethical principles and the social realities that legitimise the legal order. The module fosters critical reasoning, argumentation and interdisciplinary integration, which are essential for professional legal practice. With a workload of 6 ECTS (180 hours), it combines lectures, practical sessions and tutorials, grounded in philosophical-legal reflection and case analysis. Assessment weights the theoretical exam (70%) and the completion of assignments or practical cases (30%), ensuring a robust grounding in the theoretical foundations of contemporary legal thinking.

As the starting point of the Law degree, this module offers a structured view of the legal system and its sources—including the effectiveness of the Constitution and the EU framework—and places students within the origins, evolution and reforms of the Spanish Civil Code. It then explores the law of persons (legal capacity, civil status, age, marriage and kinship, nationality and regional civil status, absence and death, the Civil Registry, personality rights and data protection), and concludes with analysis of the juridical act (elements, interpretation and invalidity).

Competency-based approach: the module strengthens critical reasoning, legal communication and the use of legal sources (legislation, case law and academic commentary), through case resolution and guided debate. Methodology and workload align with 6 ECTS and 180 total hours across lectures and practical sessions, preparation and tutorials. Assessment combines continuous assessment (20%) and a final exam (80%); passing the exam is mandatory to pass the module. Continuous assessment is not retakeable and is carried forward to the resit assessment. This structure supports a solid, applied understanding of the general part of Civil Law from the first term of the first year.

Constituye la base histórica y conceptual del pensamiento jurídico europeo, proporcionando una visión completa del ordenamiento jurídico romano y su influencia decisiva en el Derecho civil contemporáneo. A través del estudio del Derecho público, procesal y privado, se analizan las instituciones de persona, familia, propiedad, obligaciones, contratos y sucesiones, junto con el papel de la Compilación de Justiniano como eje transmisor de la tradición jurídica occidental. La formación combina rigor histórico y aplicación práctica, desarrollando competencias de análisis, interpretación y manejo de fuentes jurídicas. Con una carga de 6 ECTS (180 horas), integra clases teóricas, prácticas, lecturas y presentaciones orales. La evaluación se estructura en dos exámenes parciales (40% + 40%) y actividades prácticas (20%), consolidando una comprensión sólida de los fundamentos del Derecho desde su raíz romana hasta su proyección en los sistemas actuales.

It explores the language of law and forensic linguistics, enabling students to understand, analyse and draft with precision the texts used in legal and judicial settings. With a practical approach, the module covers the features of forensic language as a specialist register, professional drafting structures and techniques, and linguistic politeness and argumentation. In the second part, it introduces the foundations of forensic linguistics, the discipline that examines the relationship between language and the law, addressing the identification of linguistic offences such as plagiarism or defamation, as well as evidential analysis using techniques including authorship attribution, profiling and forensic phonetics.

Students develop competencies in critical analysis, written and verbal communication, teamwork and the application of linguistic knowledge to legal contexts. The module combines theory and practice with continuous assessment based on exams (50%), in-class practical work (40%) and supplementary activities (10%), promoting rigorous, applied learning.

It enables students to understand the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in legal and criminology contexts, promoting the responsible, secure and strategic use of digital information. Students gain competencies to search for, analyse and manage criminological information using IT tools, databases and online resources, as well as to use office applications and e-government systems.

Topics include the internet in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital identity, data protection, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital forensics, encouraging a critical approach to the technological challenges facing Law and Criminology. The module strengthens digital literacy, data management and communication in virtual environments, preparing students for multidisciplinary settings. Assessment combines a practical exam (40%) and applied activities, both individual and group (60%), including a compulsory oral presentation, ensuring active, ethical and practice-oriented learning.

It introduces the fundamental principles of economic and financial analysis as applied to the legal field, providing a rigorous understanding of how markets, public-sector intervention and state finance operate. The module covers key concepts such as production, prices, inflation, unemployment and the public budget, analysing their impact on economic and social justice. Students develop competencies to interpret economic indicators, analyse fiscal policy and understand the structure of state revenues and expenditure.

With a workload of 6 ECTS (180 hours), it combines theory, problem-solving and analysis of current case studies. Assessment weights the final exam (70%) and applied practical work (30%), fostering a critical and practical view of political economy as an essential tool in public management and Law.

It explores the law of obligations, addressing the structure, effects and termination of patrimonial legal relationships, both contractual and non-contractual. Students analyse the essential elements of an obligation—parties, object and cause—and the mechanisms of performance, breach and security, as well as contracts, quasi-contracts and civil liability. This module develops the ability to apply legal rules, interpret case law and argue rigorously in patrimonial matters.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it combines lectures, case-solving and personalised tutorials. Assessment is based on continuous assessment (20%) and a final exam (80%), which must be passed. This module consolidates the foundations of private patrimonial law, preparing students for the study of contracts and property law at later stages of the degree.

It examines in depth the constitutional organisation of the state and the functioning of its institutions, analysing the Monarchy, the Cortes Generales, the Government, the Judiciary and the Constitutional Court. It also addresses the development of the state of autonomies, its institutional structure and the division of powers between the state and the autonomous communities. Through the study of the parliamentary system, constitutional justice and regional financing, students gain a comprehensive understanding of Spain’s political model.

With a workload of 7.5 ECTS (225 hours), the module combines lectures, practical sessions, seminars and tutorials, focused on legal analysis and constitutional reasoning. Assessment weights the theoretical exam (60–80%) and practical activities and assignments (20–40%), consolidating core competencies for the interpretation and application of contemporary public law.

It introduces the foundations of the Spanish financial and tax system, providing the tools needed to understand and apply the rules governing public revenue. Students learn to identify the sources of financial law, the constitutional principles of tax fairness and the financial powers of public bodies. The module examines taxes in their different forms, as well as procedures for management, inspection, collection and review, alongside the penalties arising from non-compliance.

With a workload of 7.5 ECTS (225 hours), it combines lectures, case-solving and specialist seminars. Assessment weights the theoretical exam (60%) and practical assessments (40%), guiding learning towards technical and ethical mastery of public taxation and legal defence in tax matters.

It offers a global overview of the international legal order, its institutions and the principles governing relations between states and other international legal subjects. The module analyses the creation of international rules and obligations—custom, treaties, institutional acts and general principles of law—as well as international responsibility and the mechanisms that ensure compliance. It also covers the peaceful settlement of disputes and the prohibition of the use of force as foundations of international coexistence.

With a workload of 6 ECTS (180 hours), the module combines theory, practical cases and case law analysis, fostering legal argumentation and a critical understanding of the international system. Assessment weights theoretical–practical assessments (70%) and applied assignments and cases (30%), supporting a solid and up-to-date grounding in public international law.

It explores the law of contract, analysing the different contractual forms recognised in the Spanish legal system and their role in patrimonial transactions. The module covers contracts of sale, gift, lease, mandate, loan, civil partnership, deposit, guarantee, settlement and arbitration, as well as aleatory contracts and contracts for works or services. Particular emphasis is placed on judicial interpretation and consumer protection, integrating the practical dimension of civil contracting.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it combines theory, case analysis and case law research. Assessment weights continuous assessment (20%) and theoretical–practical assessments (80%), and passing the final exam is mandatory. This module strengthens skills in contract drafting, analysis and application, which are essential for legal practice and the resolution of civil disputes.

It provides a systematic understanding of administrative law as a cornerstone of how public power operates and how it relates to citizens. The module covers the organisation and powers of the public administration, the system of sources of administrative law and the legal regime governing administrative acts and procedures. It analyses the effectiveness, invalidity and review of acts, as well as judicial oversight through the judicial review (contentious-administrative) process.

With a workload of 6 ECTS (180 hours), it combines lectures, case-solving and tutorials focused on the practical analysis of administrative legality. Assessment weights continuous assessment (40%) and theoretical–practical assessments (60%), strengthening skills in statutory interpretation, legal argumentation and upholding the principle of legality within the rule of law.

It supports understanding and analysis of diverse criminal phenomena from legal, social and criminological perspectives, enabling students to identify, classify and describe the main types of contemporary crime. The module provides a systematic study of violent, sexual, organised, youth, environmental and cyber crime, as well as specific phenomena such as terrorism, gender-based violence, domestic abuse and hate speech.

Through practical case work, debates, and analysis of legislation and case law, the module promotes a critical, applied view of crime as a complex social phenomenon. It strengthens essential competencies such as analytical ability, research, critical reasoning and interpretation of criminological data. The methodology combines lectures and practical sessions with continuous assessment, focused on the application of theoretical knowledge in professional contexts linked to security, prevention and criminal justice.

It provides a comprehensive overview of the basic psychological processes that explain human behaviour and its relationship to criminological phenomena. Students gain knowledge of the main psychological paradigms and theories, the interaction between the individual and the environment, and the cognitive, emotional and social factors that influence behaviour. The module covers processes such as learning, memory, perception, motivation, emotion, personality and attitudes, with direct applications to analysing crime, violence and victimisation.

It also addresses social and group psychology, exploring how groups, prejudice and obedience can shape offending behaviour. The module promotes competencies in observation, critical analysis, teamwork and communication, essential for criminology practice. Continuous assessment weights exams and reports (60%), practical work and assignments (30%) and supplementary activities (10%), ensuring applied learning aligned with the criminologist’s professional profile.

It analyses the legal framework governing security as an essential public service and its interaction with private provision, offering a comprehensive view of the security system in Spain. Students study constitutional principles, the organisation of the security forces, the legal limits of their powers, and the relationship between security, liberty and fundamental rights. The module also covers the administration’s non-contractual liability and the legal regime for private security, with particular attention to the regulations, powers and functions of the different actors involved.

It supports the development of analytical, interpretative and critical skills applied to the management and regulation of public and private security. Continuous assessment combines practical assignments and supplementary activities (40%) with a final theoretical assessment (60%), ensuring a solid and up-to-date grounding in the legal framework of criminology and security.

It consolidates the study of property law and rights in rem, covering the institutions that regulate ownership, possession, and the ways in which rights over things are acquired and extinguished. The module explores in depth ownership and its limits, co-ownership, condominium ownership and the Land Registry, as well as real rights of usufruct, easements, pledges and mortgages. It promotes a practical understanding of the social function of property and the mechanisms that secure credit.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it combines theory, case-solving and tutorials focused on applied legal reasoning. Assessment weights continuous assessment (20%) and a final exam (80%), which must be passed to complete the module. This module closes the cycle of patrimonial civil law, integrating a complete view of the legal regime governing property.

It completes training in administrative law through the study of the organisation and operation of public administrations, the legal regime for public contracts and public assets, and the status of staff employed in the public administration. The module examines state, regional and local structures, public procurement procedures, and the principles of legality, effectiveness and oversight that govern administrative management. It also analyses the rights, duties and incompatibilities of public employees, as well as the protection of public assets.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it combines theory, practical sessions and tutorials focused on solving real-world cases. Assessment weights practical assignments and case work (20–40%) and theoretical–practical assessments (60–80%), strengthening skills in analysis, argumentation and the application of public law in institutional management.

It introduces the foundations of procedural law, which governs the role of the courts and guarantees effective judicial protection of rights. Students gain a structured understanding of the judiciary, the right of action and legal proceedings, analysing their organisation, constitutional principles and key actors—judges, prosecutors, solicitors and procurators. The module covers the sources of procedural law, types of proceedings and procedural acts, integrating theory with practice through exercises and case law analysis.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it combines lectures, practical sessions and tutorials. Assessment weights theoretical–practical assessments (60%) and applied activities (40%), consolidating competencies in legal argumentation, advocacy skills and procedural defence, essential for professional legal practice.

It provides a comprehensive view of security policies, strategies and structures at national and international levels, addressing their theoretical, institutional and practical foundations from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students analyse the political, social and technological dimensions of security, alongside the main risk management and prevention models applied in globalised societies. The module examines key topics such as national security, cybersecurity, terrorism, transnational crime and the protection of critical infrastructure, as well as security and defence culture as a foundation of democratic security.

It develops competencies in strategic analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork, essential for professional practice in criminology and public or private security. Assessment combines mid-term exams (80%) and assignments and practical cases (20%), ensuring applied, decision-oriented learning.

It explores in depth the Spanish tax system at state, regional and local levels, covering the main direct and indirect taxes that shape its structure. Students analyse in detail Personal Income Tax (IRPF), Corporation Tax, VAT, taxes on wealth, inheritance and gifts, as well as excise duties and local taxes. The module promotes technical command of the regulatory framework and the ability to apply taxation to real scenarios, developing competencies in tax advice and tax management.

With a workload of 6 ECTS (180 hours), the methodology combines theory, practical cases, readings and collaborative work. Assessment weights activities and case work (40%) and a theoretical–practical assessment (60%), ensuring a solid grounding in applied taxation and in how tax administrations operate across different territorial levels.

It focuses English learning on its application in the legal and professional field, combining reinforcement of general grammar with the development of legal and technical vocabulary specific to Law. Students reach B2 level of the Common European Framework, improving oral and written comprehension and production through exercises, readings and specialist debates. Key areas include criminal, civil, commercial and employment law, using authentic materials and contextualised terminology.

With a workload of 6 ECTS (150 hours), the methodology integrates practical classes, oral presentations and collaborative work. Assessment is based on a final exam (50%), activities and practical work (40%) and online tests (10%), consolidating effective, accurate language competence in international legal contexts.

It introduces the foundations of criminal law and the general structure of crime, providing the conceptual and methodological basis for legal analysis. Students study the concept and functions of criminal law, theories of punishment, the principle of legality, and the interpretation and application of criminal legislation. The module examines the legal theory of crime up to the elements of unlawfulness in intentional offences of commission, addressing issues such as actus reus, intent, causation and objective attribution.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it combines theory, case-solving and practical debates. Assessment weights a theoretical–practical exam (70%) and supplementary and practical activities (30%), developing critical reasoning, legal argumentation and the application of criminal law principles to real-world disputes.

It provides a comprehensive overview of employment law as an autonomous legal discipline, covering its origins, sources of law and specific principles of application. Students study the employment contract in depth—its elements, types, and the rights and duties of the parties—alongside inter-company arrangements, working time, pay, mobility and grounds for termination. The module encourages a critical understanding of the employment framework and its impact on worker protection.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it integrates lectures, practical sessions and personalised tutorials. Assessment combines a theoretical assessment (60%), a practical assessment (20%) and continuous assessment (20%), ensuring a solid grounding in the legal and social foundations of work, essential for professional practice in employment and social security.

It explores key areas of specialised administrative law, focusing on the administration’s non-contractual liability, compulsory purchase and forms of administrative action. Students analyse the legal foundations of expropriation powers, procedure and compensation safeguards, as well as mechanisms of oversight and judicial protection. The module also covers regulatory intervention, promotional activity and public service provision, including sanctioning powers, grants and the management of public services.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it combines theory, case-solving and applied assignments. Assessment weights theoretical–practical assessments (60%), assignments and participation (10–30%) and accredited activities (10–30%), strengthening legal analytical skills and a practical understanding of administrative action.

It explores the law of the family, analysing the institutions that regulate personal and patrimonial relationships arising from marriage, parentage and guardianship. Students examine the legal nature of marriage, its effects, breakdown and financial regimes—particularly the community of property regime—as well as the institutions of parental responsibility, fostering and adoption. The module combines statutory analysis with practical application through cases and debates on the most recent reforms, including those relating to disability and the protection of children.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), assessment weights continuous assessment (30%) and theoretical–practical assessments (70%), strengthening skills in legal interpretation, argumentation and applied drafting in contemporary family law.

It examines in depth the social processes that define and regulate deviance, understood as a cultural and normative construction, which is essential for understanding criminal phenomena. Through a critical and comparative approach, students explore the main sociological theories—from anomie and social control to symbolic interactionism and critical criminology—and their application to the study of deviant behaviour, stigma and mechanisms of exclusion. The module also addresses the relationship between deviance and inequalities linked to class, gender, ethnicity, age or mental health, as well as new forms of control and resistance in the digital and global era.

It develops the ability to interpret social phenomena from an interdisciplinary perspective and build analytical thinking oriented towards criminology practice. Assessment combines an individual assignment (50%), theoretical assessments (40%) and practical activities and seminars (10%), promoting critical, participatory learning.

It provides the theoretical and methodological foundations needed to understand and apply the scientific method to the study of criminal phenomena. It enables students to design, develop and present criminology research projects, integrating hypothesis formulation, method selection, and the management of information sources and data. Throughout the module, students examine types of scientific knowledge, the empirical nature of criminology, data collection and analysis techniques, research ethics and the professional applications of research in different areas—criminal, expert witness and intelligence contexts.

The approach develops critical capacity, scientific argumentation and teamwork, preparing students for research and academic practice. Continuous assessment weights theoretical assessments (50%), assignments and participation (30%) and supplementary activities (20%), ensuring rigorous, applied learning focused on scientific excellence.

It covers the core content of trade union law, social security and labour procedure, completing the training begun in the first part of the module. Students analyse freedom of association, employee representation and participation, collective bargaining and labour disputes, as well as the legal framework for social protection and labour court procedures. The module promotes the use of legislation, case law and practical cases to develop competencies in advice, argumentation and legal defence. With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), assessment combines theoretical–practical assessments (60–80%) and applied assignments (20–40%), consolidating a comprehensive view of Spain’s employment and social security system.

It continues the training in criminal law begun in the first part, focusing on the second part of the legal theory of crime and the legal consequences of crime. Students explore key concepts such as omission, perpetration and participation, culpability, criminal responsibility and defences, as well as analysis of punishment, security measures and civil liability arising from crime. Through practical cases and case law analysis, the module develops criminal law reasoning, legal argumentation and the subsumption of facts.

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it combines lectures, practical sessions and supplementary activities. Assessment weights the final exam (70%) and applied activities, readings and participation (30%), consolidating essential skills for rigorous, ethically grounded interpretation and application of criminal law.

It explores the civil procedure in depth, analysing its structure, principles and stages from a practical, rights-based perspective. Students develop competencies to understand the declaratory stage, enforcement of judgments and interim measures, as well as special civil proceedings. The module covers rules on jurisdiction, procedural representation, evidence, appeals and judicial enforcement mechanisms.

With a workload of 6 ECTS (180 hours), it integrates theory, case law analysis and real case-solving. Assessment combines assignments and practical cases (20–40%) and theoretical–practical assessments (60–80%), building technical command of civil litigation and procedural argumentation, essential for professional legal practice.

It delivers a full study of the law of succession, focusing on the transfer of assets on death and the institutions that give effect to the deceased’s wishes. Students analyse testate and intestate succession, capacity to inherit, acceptance and distribution of the estate, as well as forced heirship entitlements, reservations and hereditary substitutions. The module incorporates recent reforms relating to disability and the exercise of legal capacity, together with the impact of the EU Succession Regulation.

With a workload of 6 ECTS (180 hours), the methodology combines theory, case-solving and case law analysis. Assessment weights assignments and practical work (20–40%) and theoretical–practical assessments (60–80%), consolidating skills in legal drafting, statutory interpretation and succession planning within contemporary civil law.

It enables students to apply psychological and psychosocial knowledge to the study of offending behaviour, victims and the contexts in which crime occurs. Building on the foundations from “Introduction to Psychology”, students analyse individual and situational determinants of crime, learning processes related to violence, and the risk and protective factors involved. Key areas include forensic psychology, the psychology of testimony, criminal victimisation, prison and police psychology, as well as crime prevention strategies at different levels.

The module develops competencies in applied psychological analysis, expert assessment, psychosocial intervention and teamwork, integrating theory and practice within criminology. Continuous assessment includes exams or dossiers (60%), practical work and assignments (30%) and supplementary activities (10%), supporting rigorous, applied, prevention-focused learning.

It integrates the study of political, social and legal directives that shape how crime is defined and how the criminal justice system responds, alongside analysis of the victim and victimisation processes. In the first part, the module covers models of criminal policy, the role of criminal law as social control and current legislative and security trends, promoting a critical understanding of the state’s punitive power. In the second, it examines victimology as an applied discipline, exploring forms of victimisation, victims’ rights, support and reparation mechanisms, and emerging approaches to restorative justice and penal mediation.

The module develops competencies in legal-criminological analysis, applied research, communication and critical thinking, essential for professional practice. Continuous assessment is made up of exams (50%), assignments (30%) and active participation (10%), ensuring reflective learning grounded in the values of justice and fairness.

It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework applicable to international private relationships, addressing conflicts of laws, jurisdiction, and the recognition of foreign decisions. Students learn to identify the international element in legal relationships and apply the principles of international jurisdiction, applicable law and judicial cooperation. Key areas include patrimonial law, family law and succession, alongside the impact of EU regulations and international conventions on legal practice.

With a workload of 7.5 ECTS (225 hours), it combines lectures, case-solving and group work. Assessment weights a theoretical–practical exam (70%) and applied activities (30%), strengthening analytical and comparative skills essential for legal practice in a global, interconnected environment.

It introduces the principles and foundations of commercial law as the discipline governing business activity and the legal relationships arising from trade. Students study the business person and their legal status, the structure and operation of the business and commercial establishment, as well as mechanisms of register-based publicity and liability. The module also covers competition law—free competition and unfair competition—and intellectual property in its different forms (trade marks, patents and industrial designs).

With a workload of 4.5 ECTS (135 hours), it combines theory, case-solving and legislative analysis. Assessment weights continuous assessment (20%) and the final theoretical–practical exam (80%), consolidating skills in statutory interpretation, legal-economic analysis and the practical application of business law.

With an interdisciplinary approach between Medicine and Law, Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences explores the medico-legal and expert witness procedures that underpin the scientific investigation of events with legal relevance. The module covers everything from thanatology and forensic pathology to forensic psychiatry, toxicology, paediatrics and sexology, also incorporating biological and genetic identification as a key analytical tool.

Through lectures and practical seminars focused on real cases, students develop competencies in medico-legal diagnosis, injury assessment and the drafting of expert reports, integrating the ethical and professional standards required in judicial contexts. With a workload of 6 ECTS (180 hours) and continuous assessment balancing theory and practice, the module fosters critical thinking, scientific precision and professional responsibility in forensic work.

With a practical, scientific approach, the forensic science programme provides comprehensive training in the core techniques of investigation, detection and forensic verification of criminal acts. Students learn how to carry out scene examination, the collection and chain of custody of samples, as well as how to draft and defend the Scene Examination Report before the judicial authority. Through a syllabus structured into four blocks — forensic science, forensic sciences, forensic technologies and an introduction to the field — and activities such as laboratory practicals using simulated scenes, the course develops competence in observation, analysis and the application of scientific methods. The methodology combines theoretical classes, practical sessions and personalised tutorials, with a total workload of 180 hours (6 ECTS credits) and a continuous assessment system that weights multiple-choice tests and applied assignments equally. This integrated approach promotes technical rigour, professional ethics and the ability to intervene effectively in real-world forensic investigation contexts.

With a practical and humanistic orientation, penitentiary law examines the legal framework governing the enforcement of sentences and security measures, safeguarding the fundamental rights of people deprived of their liberty and supporting their social reintegration. The programme covers how the spanish penitentiary system operates, including regimes and classification grades, security measures, day-to-day life within custody, victim participation and judicial oversight of penitentiary activity. Through lectures, case analysis and innovative methodologies — such as gamification and cooperative learning — students develop the skills to design treatment and reintegration strategies tailored to different contexts, strengthening graduate employability and career progression pathways. With a total workload of 6 ECTS credits (180 hours) and continuous assessment based on applied theory-practice tests and active participation, this module fosters ethical commitment, social awareness and a critical understanding of the penal system and its resocialising function.

Completes procedural training through the study of the criminal procedure, its structure, principles and stages, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. Students analyse the procedural parties, court jurisdiction and criminal investigation phase, as well as the conduct of the trial hearing, judgment, appeals and the enforcement of criminal sentences. The module also covers ordinary and special criminal proceedings, including the abbreviated procedure, fast-track trial, jury trial and youth justice proceedings. With a workload of 4.5 ECTS credits (135 hours), it combines theory, case-based problem solving and procedural simulation practice, supporting graduate employability and clear career progression pathways. Assessment weights assignments and practical casework (20–40%) and applied theory-practice tests (60–80%), consolidating competence in legal argumentation, procedural strategy and technical advocacy before the courts.

Completes procedural training through the study of the criminal procedure, its structure, principles and stages, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. Students analyse the procedural parties, court jurisdiction and criminal investigation phase, as well as the conduct of the trial hearing, judgment, appeals and the enforcement of criminal sentences. The module also covers ordinary and special criminal proceedings, including the abbreviated procedure, fast-track trial, jury trial and youth justice proceedings. With a workload of 4.5 ECTS credits (135 hours), it combines theory, case-based problem solving and procedural simulation practice, supporting graduate employability and clear career progression pathways. Assessment weights assignments and practical casework (20–40%) and applied theory-practice tests (60–80%), consolidating competence in legal argumentation, procedural strategy and technical advocacy before the courts.

Develops advanced study of company law, addressing the legal regime governing commercial companies and their role in business activity. Students analyse the types of companies, their incorporation, governance and day-to-day operation, with particular focus on public limited companies (plc) and private companies limited by shares (ltd). The module also examines structural changes (merger, demerger, conversion and dissolution), annual accounts, and special corporate forms such as listed companies, professional companies and cooperatives. With a workload of 6 ECTS credits (180 hours), it combines lectures, case-solving and case law analysis, supporting graduate employability and clear career progression pathways. Assessment is weighted between continuous assessment (40%) and a final examination (60%), which must be passed. This training consolidates the competence needed to interpret, apply and manage company law in real business and legal contexts.

With an analytical, committed approach, this module examines the foundations of the welfare state and its relationship with social rights, poverty and exclusion, addressing their impact on crime and social cohesion. The programme develops the ability to identify factors of vulnerability, inequality and victimisation, as well as to design inclusion and reintegration strategies from a criminological perspective, strengthening graduate employability and career progression pathways. Through the study of public policy, data analysis and practical casework, students gain the skills to evaluate social measures and understand the criminologist’s role in the management of inclusion and prevention programmes. With a workload of 6 ECTS credits and continuous assessment based on theoretical tests, applied assignments and active participation, it promotes an ethical, critical outlook focused on collective wellbeing.

With an applied, research-oriented approach, this module develops the skills required for statistical processing and quantitative analysis of information in criminological and social contexts. Through the study of the principles of descriptive statistics, probability and inference, students learn to collect, organise and interpret data with scientific accuracy. Tools such as regression, correlation and variable distributions are applied to pattern detection and evidence-based decision-making. Through blended theoretical and practical teaching, problem-solving exercises and the use of digital resources, the module promotes analytical thinking, methodological rigour and information management capability, supporting graduate employability and career progression pathways in criminology and related fields.

With a comprehensive view of the political and administrative system, this module provides an in-depth understanding of the spanish and european public institutional framework and its role in managing security, crime and victim support. Students learn to identify and analyse the operation of public administration, intergovernmental relations and interaction between different levels of government — national, regional, local and european. Through case studies, debates and regulatory analysis, the module fosters critical judgement of public and private actors’ decision-making, alongside an ethical, collaborative approach to public service, supporting graduate employability and career progression pathways. With a workload of 6 ECTS credits and continuous assessment based on theoretical and practical tests plus active participation, it develops strategic competences for understanding and improving public policy.

Invites critical reflection on the meaning, foundations and values of law, exploring its relationship with justice, liberty, equality and morality. Drawing on the work of leading legal philosophers, students examine the connections between law, politics, ethics and society, developing a robust legal and ethical awareness. The programme covers themes such as democracy, human rights, and the nature and rationale of law, as well as its historical development and its function within the modern state, supporting graduate employability and career progression pathways. With a workload of 4.5 ECTS credits (135 hours), it combines set reading, debates and analysis of classic and contemporary texts. Assessment is weighted between a theory-practice assessment (80%) and activities and coursework (20%), fostering a deep philosophical understanding of law as a rational, ethical and social system in constant evolution.

Explores in greater depth commercial obligations and contracts, negotiable instruments and an introduction to insolvency law, providing a practical understanding of the legal operation of modern commerce. Students analyse sale of goods, agency, franchise, carriage, insurance and banking contracts, as well as the regulation of the bill of exchange, cheque and promissory note. The module also examines securities markets and the principles governing corporate insolvency, supporting graduate employability and career progression pathways. With a workload of 4.5 ECTS credits (135 hours), it combines theory, case-solving, set reading and individual or group coursework. Assessment is weighted between continuous assessment (40%) and applied theory-practice tests (60%), strengthening competence in contractual interpretation, legal–financial analysis and business management from a comprehensive commercial law perspective.

From an analytical, applied perspective, evaluation of programmes and public policy equips students with applied social research tools to assess the effectiveness, impact and coherence of state action in areas such as security, justice and social reintegration. The module covers the stages, methods and approaches to evaluation — from planning and monitoring through to meta-evaluation and impact analysis — incorporating current regulatory frameworks such as law 27/2022 on the institutionalisation of public policy evaluation. Through lectures, applied exercises and a group project evaluating a real programme, students develop skills in critical analysis, instrument design and results communication, strengthening graduate employability and career progression pathways. With a total workload of 6 ECTS credits (180 hours) and continuous assessment balanced between theoretical tests and practical work-based learning, the module supports evidence-informed practice aligned with relevant UCAS entry requirements.

Examines in depth the legal order of the European Union and its interaction with national legal systems, particularly the spanish system. Students analyse the institutional structure, EU competences and the fundamental principles governing its operation, including primacy, direct effect and the uniform application of EU law. Core topics include EU citizenship, fundamental rights, the judicial system and the Union’s external action. With a workload of 4.5 ECTS credits (135 hours), it combines theory, case law, seminars and case analysis, supporting graduate employability and career progression pathways. Assessment is weighted between continuous assessment (30%) and applied theory-practice tests (70%), with the final examination required to be passed. This module provides a comprehensive understanding of EU law as an autonomous and essential subsystem of the contemporary international legal order.

Promotes students’ holistic, experiential development through the recognition of up to 6 ECTS credits for participation in university, cultural, sporting, volunteering or student representation activities. In the fourth year (full-year module), students must complete at least 2 credits through compulsory activities such as information search and access or employability enhancement, and may extend this through other activities organised by the university or approved by the vice-rectorate for academic planning. Assessment is based on an pass/fail model, ensuring equal opportunities and specific adjustments for students with disabilities. This module supports social responsibility, graduate employability and active participation in university life, reinforcing values of commitment, cooperation and personal development, and strengthening career progression pathways.

Completes training in criminal law through the study of the special part of the criminal code, focusing on the most significant offences against personal, proprietary and collective legal interests. Students analyse offence categories relating to life, physical and moral integrity, liberty, sexual liberty, property and public administration, applying the foundations developed in the general part. The module strengthens mastery of legal subsumption, case law interpretation and criminal legal argumentation, which are essential for professional practice, supporting graduate employability and career progression pathways. With a workload of 6 ECTS credits (180 hours), it combines lectures, case-solving and case law analysis. Assessment is weighted between a theoretical assessment (70%), applied practical work (20%) and other activities (10%), consolidating a comprehensive understanding of the punitive system and criminal liability in its different manifestations.

Integrates real-world learning and professional development through placements within organisations where students apply legal knowledge, benchmark working methodologies and prepare for entry into employment. The module (24 ECTS credits, fourth year, full-year) comprises 500 placement hours and 720 total hours of student effort, with academic tutorials, a progress report and a final reflective report, strengthening analysis, teamwork, leadership and initiative in authentic professional settings. Assessment combines supervisor evaluation (60% workplace supervisor + 20% academic tutor) and the placement report (20%), ensuring robust evidence of learning and competence. Eligibility requires completion of at least 50% of programme credits and undertaking the placement within the current academic year, with duration limits to safeguard quality and academic compatibility. This experience enhances practical application of knowledge, decision-making and critical thinking, supporting work-based learning, graduate employability and clear career progression pathways.

Etapa culminante del itinerario formativo, el Trabajo Fin de Grado representa la síntesis de los conocimientos, competencias y habilidades adquiridas a lo largo del programa de Criminología. Bajo la supervisión de un tutor, el estudiante desarrolla un proyecto, memoria o estudio original que aplica métodos de investigación, análisis crítico y argumentación académica a una temática de relevancia social, jurídica o científica. La elaboración del trabajo fomenta la autonomía, el pensamiento reflexivo y la capacidad de comunicación académica, tanto escrita como oral, mediante la redacción y defensa pública del proyecto. Con una carga de 6 ECTS (180 horas) y un seguimiento personalizado, esta asignatura impulsa la madurez investigadora y la proyección profesional del futuro criminólogo.

Consolida el aprendizaje integral y las competencias profesionales y académicas mediante la realización individual de un proyecto o estudio original que sintetiza los conocimientos adquiridos a lo largo del Grado. Bajo la tutela de un profesor, el estudiante demuestra su capacidad para analizar, investigar y argumentar con rigor, aplicando criterios jurídicos, éticos y metodológicos. El proceso incluye la elaboración de una memoria escrita y una defensa pública ante comisión, que evalúa tanto la calidad del trabajo como la claridad expositiva y la capacidad crítica. La asignatura (6 ECTS, 4.º curso, anual) exige 180 horas de dedicación distribuidas entre investigación, redacción y tutorías, culminando en una experiencia que impulsa la autonomía intelectual, la responsabilidad y el pensamiento analítico, pilares esenciales del ejercicio jurídico contemporáneo.