University Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law, and Economics (PPLE)*
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE | IN PERSON MODALITY
INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY COLLEGE UFV
SPECIALIZE WITH A DIPLOMA!
Did you know that the PPLE university degree is one of the most prestigious and comprehensive university degrees in the field of social sciences? Inspired by internationally successful programs, this university degree prepares you to understand and transform the world from a critical, multidisciplinary, and global perspective. Through training that combines philosophical thinking, political analysis, legal reasoning, and economic logic, you will develop the tools necessary to address the great challenges of our time: social justice, sustainability, governance, innovation, and economic development.
Are you interested in understanding how political institutions, markets, and the laws that govern society work?- Are you a curious person with a critical mind and a passion for big ethical and social debates?
- Are you interested in leading projects in the public, private, or international sector?
- Are you looking for a versatile education that will give you opportunities in business, government, diplomacy, or research?
If so... this is the university degree for you!
* Pending approval by the Madri+d Foundation.
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Only at UFV will you study this university degree with a unique and innovative methodology in Spain, designed by leading experts, through which you will learn through challenges and practical cases to face the challenges of a complex and constantly changing world that requires a different kind of university education than the traditional one.
In addition to your university degree, UFV College trains you in the fundamentals of other sciences: Law, Business, Government, and Economics, along with the Humanities, so that you can gain a comprehensive view of reality, which is so in demand in the present-day world.
CHOOSE YOUR MINOR!
To complete your training, simultaneously with the university degree, you will take a minor of your choice that will help you to specialize professionally.
Syllabus University Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law, and Economics (PPLE)
First course 2026 plan
| SUBJECT | TYPE | SEM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Economics | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| Fundamentals of Business | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| Fundamentals of Government | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| Fundamentals of Law | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| Introduction to Universities Studies | BT | 1 SEM | 6 |
| Skills and Competencies of the Person | BT | 1 and 2 SEM | 6 |
| History of Western Thought | BT | 2 SEM | 6 |
| The Sources of Common Good Traditions | OB | 2 SEM | 4.5 |
| Ius Commune Europeaeum | OB | 2 SEM | 4.5 |
| Political Systems | OB | 2 SEM | 4.5 |
| Mathematics | OB | 2 SEM | 4.5 |
Second course 2026 plan
| SUBJECT | TYPE | SEM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics I | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| Civil Law | OB | 3 SEM | 4.5 |
| Constitutional Law | OB | 3 SEM | 4.5 |
| Theoretical Ethics | OB | 3 SEM | 3 |
| Political Theory | BT | 3 SEM | 6 |
| Global Common Good Lab I | OB | 3 SEM | 3 |
| Anthropology and Social Responsability I | OB | 3 and 4 SEM | 4.5 |
| Anthropology and Social Responsability II | OB | 3 and 4 SEM | 4.5 |
| Macroeconomics I | BT | 4 SEM | 6 |
| Probability and Statistics | OB | 4 SEM | 4.5 |
| Public International Law | OB | 4 SEM | 4.5 |
| Computing and Social Sciences | OB | 4 SEM | 4.5 |
| Research Methods in Social Sciences | OB | 4 SEM | 4.5 |
Third course 2026 plan
| SUBJECT | TYPE | SEM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics II | OB | 5 SEM | 4.5 |
| Macroeconomics II | OB | 5 SEM | 4.5 |
| Criminal Law and Behavior | OB | 5 SEM | 6 |
| Political Theology | OB | 5 SEM | 4.5 |
| Social Ethics & Public Ethics | OB | 5 SEM | 4.5 |
| Entrepreneurship | OB | 5 SEM | 3 |
| Global Common Good Lab II | OB | 5 SEM | 3 |
| Econometrics | OB | 6 SEM | 4.5 |
| History of Economics | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| European Comparative Law and Policy | OB | 6 SEM | 6 |
| Logic and Argumentation | OB | 6 SEM | 4.5 |
| Comparative Political Theory | OB | 6 SEM | 4.5 |
| Political Cultures and Public Opinion | OB | 6 SEM | 4.5 |
Fourth year 2026 plan
| SUBJECT | TYPE | SEM | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Economics | OB | 7 SEM | 4.5 |
| Finance | OB | 7 SEM | 4.5 |
| Global Administrative Law and Governance | OB | 7 SEM | 4.5 |
| Ethics | OB | 7 SEM | 4.5 |
| Sustainability | OB | 7 SEM | 3 |
| Global Public Policies | OB | 7 SEM | 4.5 |
| Global and Public Affairs | OB | 7 SEM | 4.5 |
| International Trade and Commercial Law | OB | 8 SEM | 4.5 |
| Metaphysics and Common Good Theories | OB | 8 SEM | 4.5 |
| Global Common Good Lab III | OB | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Internships | Internships | 8 SEM | 6 |
| End of Degree Project | TFG | 8 SEM | 6 |
| Electives | OP | 8 SEM | 6 |
| LIST OF OPTIONAL SUBJETCS (CHOOSE TWO SUBJECTS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | TYPE | SEM | ECTS |
| Complementary Learning Activities I | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Complementary Learning Activities II | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Global Common Good Challenges and Law I | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Global Common Good Challenges and Law II | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Global Common Good Challenges and Economics I | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Global Common Good Challenges and Economics II | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Global Common Good Challenges and Politics I | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Global Common Good Challenges and Politics II | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Global Common Good Challenges and Business I | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Global Common Good Challenges and Business II | OP | 8 SEM | 3 |
| Labor & Organization Psicology | OP | 8 SEM | 6 |
| From the list of optionals that make up the curriculum, students will be able to choose among the courses offered by the University each academic year, which will be published in the Syllabus book for registration. Likewise, the University, once the enrolment period is over, reserves the right to open these optional courses depending on the number of students enrolled. | |||
94.3% of students find work upon graduation
This innovative way of learning revolutionizes the concept of traditional education to adapt to a changing market. It enhances your individual talent while teaching you to work in a team and gain a deep, global perspective on a university campus located in a unique location. As a result, 94.3% of our students find work after completing their university degree.
Why is UFV the best place to study Philosophy, Politics, Law, and Economics?
UFV is one of the first Spanish universities to offer a university degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law, and Economics (PPLE), a pioneering program that trains leaders capable of analyzing and solving the major social, economic, and political challenges of the 21st century, with a clear commitment to service and the pursuit of the common good.
This innovative program will enable you to develop critical and analytical thinking (Philosophy), understand the dynamics of power and decision-making (Politics), master the legal principles that guide modern societies (Law), and understand how the global economy works (Economics). A comprehensive education that combines intellectual rigor with practical action.
You will learn through experiential and applied learning, through parliamentary simulations, economic analysis laboratories, ethical-political debates, seminars with experts, and visits to public and private institutions. In addition, you will be able to participate in academic trips* to centers of political, economic, and cultural relevance.
You will study this degree with an innovative methodology unique to UFV, based on challenge, cooperative learning and the integration of sciences. This multidimensional profile is increasingly in demand in the job market, both in the public and private sectors, where the ability to think strategically and lead with judgment is highly valued.
You will have the opportunity to learn and share experiences with leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and great thinkers who will enrich your education and offer you a direct and practical view of the professional world and decision-making. Thanks to this contact with leaders from different fields, you will be able to broaden your perspective, develop your personal judgment, and prepare yourself to successfully take on leadership roles in the future.
You will be able to do internships in institutions, companies and consulting firms such as KREAB, EUCA, MAS Consulting Group, the Xavier Zubiri Foundation and Political Watch-CIECODE, among many others. In addition, you will always have access to the job bank. And, if you want to become an entrepreneur, you can set up your own business at the UFV Entrepreneurship Center, where you can bring your own ideas to life.
You will develop essential skills such as public speaking, leadership, and negotiation by participating in the UFV Debate Society—national champions—UFV MUN, Generación Empresarial, or the Be The Change Group, where you can train to become a true agent of social transformation.
And best of all, you will enjoy a unique university experience. The UFV campus offers an environment that encourages reflection, creativity, and participation, with a vibrant university life full of cultural activities, sports teams, volunteer opportunities, international projects, and lifelong friendships.
Internships in companies
From the Careers Department at UFV, we offer more than 5,000 agreements with national and international companies and institutions, so that you can take your first steps in the world of work. You will be able to do professional internships in law firms, banks, consulting firms and multinationals.
INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS
8,4 / 10
in international
experience of
our students
Source: 2024 undergraduate student experience report.
We have more than 200 exchange agreements so that you can study at a university in America, Europe or Asia, something especially valued in your profession because it will allow you to learn international relations from another perspective and culture. In addition, at the UFV campus you will live on campus with students of different nationalities.
We train leaders who “revolutionize” companies and improve society.
This university degree trains people who are curious and concerned about their environment, who want to be an active part of change, and who strive to transform the world and leave their mark on the organizations where they work. Therefore, you will receive comprehensive training with humanities-based subjects applied to your profession, teaching you to analyze, negotiate, exercise judgment, etc., so that you understand the role that philosophy, politics, and economics play in the pursuit of social and economic balance and the common good.
The University Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) is a clear example of UFV’s defense of the importance of the Humanities today. In addition, it is a university degree that provides the opportunity to learn and enjoy the university stage through a multidisciplinary training provided by the best professors.
Gema García Martínez
It is a career that gives the student a complete vision, both from a humanistic and economic point of view. Thanks to my experience, I see that every day there is a growing demand for professionals who have that capacity, that broad vision that allows them to make senior management decisions both in the private business sector and in the Public Administration.
José María Rotellar García
Scholarships and Grants
UFV is one of the universities with the highest percentage of scholarship students, as we are committed to people and value academic excellence, talent, and the particular circumstances of each individual. Through the Study Aid Service, we offer an ambitious program of scholarships and grants so that financial reasons are not an impediment to studying at our university.
