Dual Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics + Data & Business Analytics
Analyze and understand societies and organizationspassionate about complex social realities, with a strong analytical capacity and a critical thinking mindset eager to learn more about the dynamics of how social systems work.
a program that will prepare them to harness the power of data to understand, disrupt, and change complex social matters.
- A smart cities policy creator;
- A behavioral economics consultant;
- A smart government advisor;
- A political campaign designer;
- A global crisis expert.
**Students who complete a Dual Degree at IE University receive two undergraduate diplomas upon graduation. Both programs are fully compliant with the Bologna Process and are accredited by the Spanish Government and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
Undergraduate Degrees
5 years
English
Segovia and Madrid
Full-time
In-person
September
LIQUID LEARNING AT IE UNIVERSITY
Find out more about our Liquid Learning Model.
Agility, flexibility and fluidity are key to navigating today’s increasingly digital, constantly changing world.
At IE University we have developed Liquid Learning, a unique and evidence-based educational model that transcends conventional learning methodologies and platforms by fusing physical and digital learning spaces so that you can access first-rate education, no matter where you are.
In the particular case of the Dual Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics + Data & Business Analytics, you are expected to attend your classes in person. However, if you are unable to attend for justifiable reasons, you have the possibility to participate remotely as a temporary solution.
Location
You will study the Dual Degree in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Economics & Business and Data Analytics in Segovia and Madrid. You will spend the first two years at the campus in Segovia, before moving to Madrid for year three, four and five.

Fact Sheet
Program
Dual Program in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics and Data and Business Analytics
Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics and Bachelor in Data and Business Analytics
Duration
5 years
Language
English
Centres of study and Number of places
Centro de Estudios Superiores IE (Madrid)
Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics – 60 places
Bachelor in Data and Business Analytics – 60 places
Facultad de Ciencias Humanas, Sociales y de Comunicación (Segovia)
Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law & Economics – 60 places
Bachelor in Data and Business Analytics – 60 places
Credits
Total number of credits: 480 (240 + 240) ECTS*
Distribution of credits and subjects**:
Core subjects – 120 ECTS
Mandatory subjects – 258 ECTS
Elective subjects – 78 ECTS
Final Project – 24 ECTS
Area of knowledge
Interdisciplinary
Economic Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, Trade, Accounting and Tourism
Teaching methodology
Face-to-face
Spanish ministry’s registry of universities, centres and degrees
Assurance agency
ACSUCYL*** – Buscador Títulos Oficiales
*European Credit Transfer System
**The character of the subjects is defined by the Spanish legislation
***Quality Assurance Agency for the University System in Castilla y León
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MAP YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS
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IE knows technology and social sciences
This program is backed by IE Law School, IE Buisness School and IE School of Science and Technology. Using their expertise in law, technology, economics and politics respectively, these three prestigious schools come together to create a unique, dynamic, multidisciplinary program.
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Be ready to face future challenges
This program prepares you to face the most complex challenges that societies will face in the future. With the increasing pace of data generation, and the new technologies available for its analysis, new professionals capable of harnessing the power of data are needed to change society and organizations.
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Pursue careers in the public and private sector
Professional opportunities are increasingly linked to a more complex and globalized world. Our students develop critical thinking skills, helping them drive change in the public or private sector.
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Harness the power of data
Data has become the asset that defines and leads the growth and success of organizations and companies. By applying cutting-edge technologies, you’ll learn how to manage, analyze, and extract insights from data in order to make impactful decisions in social contexts.
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Earn two fully accredited degrees
The Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, Law, & Economics* and the Bachelor in Data & Business Analytics are fully compliant with the Bologna Process and are accredited by the Spanish Government and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). You will obtain two bachelor’s degrees upon graduating.
*Important Information: This program is currently under accreditation and subject to change.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Understand our complex society
In this program, you will be equipped with the tools necessary to understand and deeply analyze societies and organizations from a multidisciplinary perspective that merges the political, economic, and legal dimensions. Our unique hands-on model of education will prepare you to face real-life social challenges and to bring positive change to the most pressing social issues.
Learn by doing
Our education model is based on a practical approach where theory and practice are combined to recreate real-life scenarios. In this dual degree, you will learn to solve real cases through the application of data technologies that you will later face in the professional world. This hands-on methodology provides you the training you need to become a successful professional capable of facing diverse complex scenarios.
Drive innovation and technology
We believe that innovation and technology play a fundamental role in redefining today’s world. We employ modern tech tools to prepare our students for the challenges of tomorrow. This program will help you build a sophisticated profile capable of using data analytics to explore the social dynamics that underpin the society that surrounds you.
Make a positive impact
The multidisciplinary profile that you will develop in this program will allow you to make a positive impact on societies, organizations, and companies. By learning how to analyze the dynamics that define our social environment through the application of data science, you will become an agent of change capable of having a meaningful impact on our globalized world.
Interaction PPLE+Data
Following an innovative career in PPLE and Data Analysis means you will be able to understand and interpret data to bring effective solutions to complex social problems. Data is there to be studied and analyzed. It helps us to detect patterns and forecast upcoming events. The most in-demand occupations and career areas we see today did not exist ten or five years ago, and the pace of change is only set to accelerate exponentially.
IE University has created this disruptive Dual Degree to transform its students into thinkers and leaders who are well-equipped to tackle whatever challenges they may be faced with in the future, such as:
How can we use data to ensure fairer policies?
Can we use data analysis to reduce crime?
Can we use analytics to improve ambulance routes?
How can we use data to reduce the impact of natural disasters?
How can data help us predict which offenders are at most risk of recidivism?