Degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources - Description

General Information

Degree Name Graduate in Labour Relations and Human Resources
Number of new student places offered 120
Minimum number of credits for enrollment 24 credits
Faculty and location Faculty of Labour Sciences
Publication in BOE January 29, 2015 / BOE No. 25 / Download
Year of title implementation 2010-2011
Number of courses in the implementation phase 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (2013-2014)
Field of knowledge Social and Legal Sciences
Program Duration 240 credits / 4 years
Type of teaching On-site
Languages used Spanish

Degree Justification

The Degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources, which continues the previous studies of the Diploma in Labour Relations and the Degree in Labour Sciences, fulfills an important need within our society. Specifically, it responds to the demand for at least seven professional profiles:

  • Social Graduate
  • Human Resources Management and Direction
  • Management, mediation, and intervention in the labour market: employment and local development agents
  • Occupational risk prevention
  • Public administration
  • Socio-labour auditing
  • Teaching

Traditionally, the roles of Social Graduate and Human Resources Management and Direction have been consolidated. However, the roles of Employment and Local Development Agents, Occupational Risk Prevention, and Socio-labour Auditing are becoming increasingly relevant. Furthermore, strengthening specific profiles in public administration and teaching (especially vocational training and employment training) is necessary to meet the growing social demand for better-qualified professionals in these areas.

Career Opportunities

Academic Opportunities

This degree allows access to further studies, including postgraduate programs and continuing education courses related to business, labour law, and human resources at the Faculty of Labour Sciences or other master's and doctoral programs at the University of Córdoba.

Professional Opportunities

Graduates may pursue careers in:

  1. Social Graduate
  2. Human Resources Management and Direction
  3. Management, mediation, and intervention in the labour market
  4. Occupational risk prevention
  5. Public administration
  6. Socio-labour auditing
  7. Teaching

Professional Qualification

Among the career options, only the role of Social Graduate is regulated. The Degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources is an official qualification, recognized nationwide for practicing this profession.

Competencies

  • Understand and solve practical problems within the regulatory framework of labour relations and Social Security
  • Ability to direct and manage human resources
  • Acquire specific knowledge in sociology of work and social research techniques
  • Understand aspects related to work psychology and apply negotiation techniques in labour relations
  • Know the framework of occupational health and specific aspects of occupational risk prevention
  • Interpret economic documents and key labour market data
  • Perform representation and negotiation functions in different labour relations areass
  • Basic Competencies 1 (B1) Analytical and synthesis capacity
  • Basic Competencies 2 (B2) Organizational and planning capacity
  • Basic Competencies 3 (B3) Oral and written communication in Spanish
  • Basic Competencies 4 (B4) Teamwork
  • Basic Competencies 5 (B5) Interpersonal skills
  • Basic Competencies 6 (B6) Critical thinking
  • Basic Competencies 7 (B7) Autonomous learning
  • Basic Competencies 8 (B8) Ethical commitment to contribute to a fairer society respecting fundamental rights
  • Basic Competencies 9 (B9) Knowledge and competencies for pursuing postgraduate studies
  • University Competencies  1 (U1) Proficiency in a foreign language
  • University Competencies  2 (U2) Mastering ICT skills
  • University Competencies  3 (U3) Active job search and entrepreneurial habits
  • Specific Competencies 1 (E1) Solve practical problems within the regulatory framework of labour relations
  • Specific Competencies 2 (E2) Understand Social Security regulation and complementary social protection
  • Specific Competencies 3 (E3) Design and manage organizations and businesses
  • Specific Competencies 4 (E4) Direct and manage human resources
  • Specific Competencies 5 (E5) Acquire knowledge in sociology of work and apply social research techniques
  • Specific Competencies 6 (E6) Understand work psychology and apply negotiation and conflict resolution techniques
  • Specific Competencies 7 (E7) Know the history and dynamics of labour relations
  • Specific Competencies 8 (E8) Manage occupational health and safety aspects
  • Specific Competencies 9 (E9) Develop critical thinking regarding labour relations theories and systems
  • Specific Competencies 10 (E10) Understand economic processes and labour market data
  • Specific Competencies 11 (E11) Advise on socio-labour policies
  • Specific Competencies 12 (E12) Gain skills in socio-labour auditing
  • Specific Competencies 13 (E13) Manage socio-labour information and documentation
  • Specific Competencies 14 (E14) Conduct analysis and decision-making in organizational and human resources management
  • Specific Competencies15 (E15) Perform representation and negotiation in different labour relations areas
  • Specific Competencies 16 (E16) Advise unions and employers' organizations
  • Specific Competencies 17 (E17) Provide socio-labour advisory services (employment, contracts, etc.)
  • Specific Competencies 18 (E18) Interpret socio-economic data and labour market indicators
  • Specific Competencies 19 (E19) Critically analyze decisions from actors in labour relations
  • Specific Competencies 20 (E20) Interrelate various disciplines within labour relations
  • Specific Competencies 21 (E21) Adapt to the dynamic nature of labour relations
  • Specific Competencies 22 (E22) Handle procedures before public or judicial institutions
  • Specific Competencies 23 (E23) Identify and apply key legal elements (laws, contracts, responsibilities) in labour relations

Regulations on Enrollment (FAQs)

According to the Academic Regulations of Official Degree Studies at the University of Córdoba (approved by the Governing Council on July 19, 2019, amended on July 2, 2020):

  1. What types of enrollment are allowed at the University of Córdoba?
    • Full-time: Students enroll in a minimum of 60 ECTS credits and a maximum of 78 credits.
    • Part-time: For justified reasons (work, family responsibilities, etc.), students may enroll in 24 to 36 credits for degrees and 30 to 36 for master's programs.
  2. Is it possible to change the enrollment type?
    Changes can only be made at the time of a new enrollment.
  3. 3How many exam attempts are allowed for each subject?
    Six attempts per subject.
  4. When is an attempt considered used?
    Only when the student participates in the evaluation process.
  5. What happens if all six attempts are exhausted without passing the subject?
    SSudents may request an extraordinary attempt.
  6. How many credits must a student pass to continue their studies?
    First-year students must pass a minimum of six credits.
  7. How many years can a student remain in a degree program?
    Full-time: 7 years; Part-time: 10 years.
  8. Can exams be taken early to finish the degree faster?
    Students who have completed 85% of the credits can request an early exam.