Double degree: Law + Global Governance
You’ll obtain an official Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & International Law which will attest your background in geopolitics, economics and international relations.
Specialise in law and international relations or Economics with this double degree
Do you want an international career? Would you like to work as a consul or diplomat or for an important international organisation like NATO, the WHO or the European Union? With the Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & International Law, working for one of the world’s most important institutions is within reach: In just 5 years, you’ll combine all the knowledge from the Bachelor in Law with the Bachelor in Global Governance to become an expert in international relations, and your knowledge of law, geopolitics, and economics will enable you to resolve legal, political and economic problems anywhere in the world.
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Why study the Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & International Law
Education in geopolitics + international economics
You’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of global economic, political and legal norms, allowing you to understand global economic transactions as well as the decisions international organizations such as the G20 or IMF make.
Specializations
Choose between Economics & Finance or International Relations & Public Policy for your specialization in the field of International Affairs, and become an expert in a legal area with your specialization track in Law 4.0, Pharma-Food Law, or Sports Law.
Exchange
Spend up to two semesters abroad at top international law schools: 1 compulsory semester related to your Economics & Finance or International Relations & Public Policy track + 1 optional semester related to law.
Languages
The degree is taught in Spanish and English. You will also acquire a professional command of English in the fields of law, politics and economics. Depending on your level, you will be able to study other languages: French, German, Arabic or Mandarin.
Direct connection with law firms, organisations and institutions
Practicing lawyers teach our classes based on real cases, and you’ll also be able to meet representatives from Spanish and international firms and organizations through Esade Careers and carry out a professional internship in Spain or abroad.
Experiential learning: Learning by doing
You’ll resolve practical case studies, carry out trial simulations, visit the Law School’s simulated courtroom and participate in debate leagues, international moot courts and in Model United Nations sessions.
Skills and competency development
Throughout the program, you’ll develop skills such as public-speaking, negotiations, leadership, and conflict resolution, all of which are key to successfully work in the international setting.
Two tracks to choose from
Economics & Finance or International Relations & Public Policy
While completing the Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & International Law, you’ll also choose a specialization track, helping you to become an expert in political science or economics. You choose.
Economics & Finance
Become an international economic expert
This track will help you to understand how the global economy works, acquiring the knowledge and tools you need to carry out in-depth economic analyses. For this, you’ll study subjects such as Macroeconomics, Mathematics and Statistics. All of these key subjects are included in a standard Economics degree.
International Relations & Public Policy
Master global politics
In this track you’ll expand your knowledge of political science and globalisation. You’ll also study subjects such as Conflict Management, Geopolitics and Natural Resources and International Policies.
Your internationality, your differentiating value
Globalisation has also affected the legal world: In today’s globalised society, in which countries, their institutions and companies constantly interact and interrelate, it is increasingly essential for the latter to incorporate legal experts with an in-depth knowledge of international transactions and valid legal norms in different countries.
With the Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & International Law, you’ll become one of those experts: You’ll be prepared to apply your knowledge of law to analyse international relations and provide solutions to conflicts which public and private organisations frequently have to overcome in the global arena. Knowing how the legal world works internationally will enable you to act and will also make you indispensable for both companies and organisations.
Meet our students
Discover the experience of Andrea Flores, student of the Double Degree in Law + Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order. In this video, Andrea shares how her university experience at Esade has been a real personal and professional change. She highlights the learning-by-doing methodology, her enriching international experiences and how she has managed to generate a positive social impact through her work.
Are you interested in specializing in Law and International Relations or Economics? Don't miss this video and discover how this Double Degree can transform your future!
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Esade in the Rankings
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University in Innovative Education, El Economista
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University in Spain for hiring Law graduates by top law firms, El Confidencial
Program details
Duration: 5 years
Start date: September 2027
2 official degrees:
- Bachelor in Law, official degree from Esade-Ramon Llull University
- Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics and International Law, official degree from Esade-Ramon Llull University
Number of credits: 365 ECTS
Intake: 60
Location: Barcelona-Pedralbes campus
*2027-2028 academic year tuition fees: €24,500
*Esade may update annually their prices - but such increases shall not exceed the annual rate of inflation.