Social and Labour Rights

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The objectives of this Master's degree in Social and LabourRights is to provide the contents needed for professionals in the area of social and labourrights, and for researchers seeking quality training and the possibility to continue on to doctoral programmes.

Labour and social protection laws, as a legal discipline, requires qualified research personnel with abilities in perfecting regulations, formulating interpretation proposals and adapting in coordination withsocial and labour laws at supra-state and international level.

At the same time, the university sector finds it essential to design training specialisations which allow graduates to acquire research skills which later can be further developed through master's degrees and doctoral programmes, with the aim of training doctors in this legal discipline.

Social changes occur with such speed and intensity that there is a need to provide support with advanced studies adapted to the present and future needs of the labour force, as well as to the need of promoting research in the university sector.

Career options

The master's degree in Social and LabourRights enhances (this is not a strict requirement) career options in the area of consultancy on work and Social Security (labour relations experts, lawyers, etc.) or in human resources management within companies or public administration. The master's degree also equips practising professionals to deal with the frequent major changes in labour and Social Security legislation. The degree includes a research profile designed for those wishing to pursue a career in research.

Teaching timetable

Face-to-face classes are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 17h to 21h. Except for students enrolled on methodology, classes usually end in mid-April, when the period for required placements begins.

Study plan structure
Type /Credits

* Compulsory 45
* Optional 9
* Master Thesis 6

TOTAL - 60

Audience

Ideal student profile

The master's degree is aimed at future professionals interested in and with understanding of studies related to the labour force and business organisation from a social viewpoint, as well as the management of new social security features and complementary social protection measures, taking into account both local and state administration systems.

Access to this master's degree is open to holders of an official bachelor's degree from a Spanish university or from another higher education institution within or outside the European Higher Education Area, provided this gives access to postgraduate studies in the country of issue.Admission requirements * - Hold a three-year or four-year degree, preferably in Industrial Relations, Law, Economy, Business Studies, Labour Studies, Business Management and Administration, Psychology, Sociology. * - Hold an official university qualification from the European Higher Education Area valid for admission to Master's degree courses in the country in which it was obtained.