A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Madrid.

Price€27,300/ year · 2027/28 · all nationalities
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LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 7
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 6 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

40 modules published

Across 4 years of study.

Where will you be?

8 semesters, one by one

Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.

Year 1
6 modules30 ECTS
6 modules30 ECTS
Year 2
6 modules30 ECTS
6 modules30 ECTS
Year 3
6 modules30 ECTS
1 module30 ECTS
Year 4
4 modules30 ECTS
Final project12 ECTS
StudyFinal projectYear known, semester not
How does study run?

10 lines through 4 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

Society, ethics and law all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsMaths and foundationsData and computingBusiness and managementSociety, ethics and lawLanguages and communicationResearch methodsProjects and labsThesisFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What are all the subjects?

All 40 modules

Year 1 · 12 modules · 60 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
· Sem 2Compulsory3
· Sem 2Compulsory3
· Sem 1Compulsory3
· Sem 1Compulsory3
· Sem 1Basic6
· Sem 2Basic6
· Sem 1Basic6
· Sem 1Basic6
· Sem 2Basic6
· Sem 2Compulsory6
· Sem 1Compulsory6
· Sem 2Compulsory6

Source: public-api.thesaurus.ie.edu, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 12 modules · 60 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
· Sem 2Compulsory3
· Sem 2Compulsory3
· Sem 1Compulsory3
· Sem 1Compulsory3
· Sem 2Basic6
· Sem 2Basic6
· Sem 1Basic6
· Sem 1Basic6
· Sem 1Basic6
· Sem 2Compulsory6
· Sem 1Compulsory6
· Sem 2Compulsory6

Source: public-api.thesaurus.ie.edu, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 7 modules · 60 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
· Sem 1Compulsory3
· Sem 1Compulsory3
· Sem 2Elective30
· Sem 1Compulsory6
· Sem 1Compulsory6
· Sem 1Compulsory6
· Sem 1Compulsory6

Source: public-api.thesaurus.ie.edu, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 4 · 9 modules · 60 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
· Sem 2Fp12
· Sem 1Elective18
· Sem 1Compulsory3
· Sem 1Compulsory3
· Sem 2Compulsory3
· Sem 2Compulsory3
· Sem 1Compulsory6
· Sem 2Compulsory6
· Sem 2Compulsory6

Source: public-api.thesaurus.ie.edu, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
QualificationOfficial bachelor's degree⁠
Credits240 ECTS⁠
Study modeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More research methods than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeBachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences IE40
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

Less business and management than usual

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
21% here
8% typical

Less here than typical

Business and management
18% here
29% typical
Internship
0% here
7% typical
Languages and communication
4% here
7% typical

About the same as typical: research methods, maths and foundations, data and computing, thesis, society, ethics and law, projects and labs.

Which year differs most?

Year 2 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1

Close to similar programmes

This programme

Year 2

More society, ethics and law 33% against 15% at most

This programme

Year 3

Close to similar programmes

This programme

Year 4

Close to similar programmes

This programme
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What is only here?

33 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Specialist subjects

10
  • BEHAVIOR AND THE BRAIN
  • BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST
  • CRITICAL THINKING AND EVALUATION
  • TEAMWORKING AND COLLABORATION SKILLS
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR
  • LEARNING TO OBSERVE, EXPERIMENT AND SURVEY
  • BEHAVIOR DESIGN
  • DRIVING CHANGE IN ORGANIZATIONS
+2 more
  • PUBLIC OPINION, PREFERENCES AND VOTER BEHAVIOR
  • UNDERSTANDING POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHY

Society, ethics and law

8
  • LAW AND BEHAVIOR
  • SOCIAL AND DIGITAL ANTHROPOLOGY
  • THE SOCIAL SELF
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
  • PERSONALITY, INDIVIDUAL AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
  • THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COGNITION AND EMOTION
  • POWER AND INEQUALITY: FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL THEORY
  • WELFARE AND POLICY DESIGN

Business and management

7
  • CONSUMER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
  • DESIGN THINKING, BRAINSTORMING AND CREATIVITY FOR INNOVATION
  • INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
  • LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE
  • ORGANIZATIONAL AND EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR
  • BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS AND DECISION MAKING
  • MARKETING, ADVERTISING AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR

Languages and communication

3
  • IDENTITY, DIVERSITY AND INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING
  • PRESENTATION SKILLS
  • WRITING SKILLS

Data and computing

2
  • DATA INSIGHTS & VISUALIZATION
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA ANALYSIS

Research methods

2
  • QUALITATIVE TOOLS FOR STUDYING PEOPLE
  • QUANTITATIVE TOOLS FOR STUDYING PEOPLE
Where you'll study

Studying in Madrid

What is the campus like?
RankingQS World University Rankings: International Students 2026: #1, world⁠
FacilitiesLibrary⁠
SupportCounselling⁠, Student clubs⁠

The rest of what we hold on IE is on its page.

What it costs

At least €27,450 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ €27,450 first year · 2027/28 · all nationalities · our sum

Tuition 2027/28€27,300
Application fee€150

Not published: living costs

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FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionAll applicants2027/28€27,300 / year
What changes the price?

3 things that move it

Grant

Direct Awards: merit

Grant

Direct Awards: merit

Grant

IE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 69 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €27,300

Costs more than 64 of 68 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €19,770 and €22,526.

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And the whole degree?

≈ €109,200

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Apply by 6 Nov 2026

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Jan 2027
  • Application deadline
Mar 2027
  • Application deadline
Is my language good enough?
English requirement7 IELTS overall4 tests accepted
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All 4 accepted proofs
Cambridge C1 Advanced · CEFR from: C1 · Language: English
Duolingo English Test 130 · Language: English
IELTS 7 · Language: English · Recommended score: 7.5
TOEFL 100 · Language: English · Recommended score: 105
What do they ask for?
Prior educationUnknown
How to applyUnknown
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

5 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Spain

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeBachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences IESimilarBachelor in International Relations IESimilarDual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Political Science IE
Price€27,300 / year · 2027/28€27,300 / year · 2027/28Not published
Duration4 years4 years5 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date6 Nov 20266 Nov 20266 Nov 2026

5 of 6 publish a next date.

UPV · ValènciaSpain

Bachelor's Degree in Public Management and Administration

Grado en Gestión y Administración PúblicaTranslated

€12.79 / credit · 2026/27 · EU/EEA

38% business and management · 18% languages and communication

BachelorTaught in EnglishSpanishCatalan
€27,300 / year · 2027/28 · all nationalities

26% society, ethics and law · 20% business and management

BachelorTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
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€31,800 / year · 2027/28 · all nationalities

33% business and management · 19% society, ethics and law

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Bachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences is a bachelor's programme in social sciences and psychology at IE University in Madrid, Spain. It takes 4 years. It carries 240 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 40 modules, of which 2 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (20%), society, ethics and law (19%) and business and management (18%).

How much does Bachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences cost?

€27,300 / year · 2027/28 · all nationalities.

When is the next deadline or start?

6 Nov 2026 (Apply by).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 7).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

IE University, Madrid, Spain.

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Everything we hold

All 13 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
Start datesTerm: September · Month: 9 · 2027 · 2027/28Inferred
Admission · 1 with values
Language requirementCambridge C1 Advanced · CEFR from: C1 · Language: English⁠Duolingo English Test 130 · Language: English⁠IELTS 7 · Language: English · Recommended score: 7.5⁠TOEFL 100 · Language: English · Recommended score: 105⁠
Programme · 8 with values
QualificationOfficial bachelor's degree⁠
Credits240 ECTS⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration4 years⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
LocationMadrid, Spain⁠Segovia, Spain⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

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