Facultad de Ciencias del Trabajo

General Information

Degree Justification

The Bachelor´s Degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources continues the academic tradition of the former diploma in Labour Relations and the licentiate degree in Labour Sciences, responding to an important societal need. Specifically, the programme addresses the demand for at least the following seven professional profiles:

• Social Graduate
• Human Resources Management and Administration
• Labour market mediation, management and intervention: employment and local development agents
• Occupational risk prevention
• Public Administration
• Socio-labour auditing
• Education

Traditionally, the Social Graduate and Human Resources Management profiles have been well established. However, increasing importance is also being given to roles such as Employment and Local Development Agents, Occupational Risk Prevention specialists, and Socio-labour Auditors.

It is also important to highlight the need and opportunity to strengthen certain professional profiles in new areas related to labour relations, such as public administration and education (especially vocational training for employment). These areas were previously covered by more generic qualifications but now require more specific and comprehensive training.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this programme, graduates will have the following academic and professional opportunities:

Academic Opportunities - Links to Other Studies

Alongside other degrees related to business and labour law, this programme provides access to further education. Particularly noteworthy is access to postgraduate and continuing education programmes offered by the Faculty of Labour Sciences, as well as other master?s and doctoral programmes at the University of Córdoba.

Professional Opportunities

The main professional career paths include:

• Social Graduate
• Human Resources Management and Administration
• Labour market mediation, management and intervention
• Occupational Risk Prevention vPublic Administration
• Socio-labour Auditing
• Education

Professional Qualification

Among the career paths, only the role of Social Graduate is regulated. This Bachelor´s Degree qualifies graduates to exercise the profession officially and legally across Spain.

Competencies

• Understand and resolve practical problems related to the legal framework of labour relations and Social Security regulation.
• Ability to manage and lead human resources.
• Acquire specific knowledge of labour sociology and social research techniques.
• Understand work psychology and apply negotiation techniques to labour relations.
• Understand the framework of occupational health and practical aspects of risk prevention.
• Comprehend and interpret economic documents and key labour market data.
• Ability to represent and negotiate within various labour relations contexts.

Basic Competencies

• B1. Analytical and synthesis skills
• B2. Organizational and planning skills
• B3. Oral and written communication in Spanish
• B4. Teamwork
• B5. Interpersonal relationship skills
• B6. Critical thinking
• B7. Autonomous learning
• B8. Ethical commitment to a more just society respectful of fundamental rights
• B9. Competence to undertake postgraduate studies successfully

University Competencies

• U1. Demonstrate command of a foreign language
• U2. Develop and improve digital skills
• U3. Foster proactive job searching and entrepreneurship

Specific Competencies

• 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 Enroll

Regulations on Academic Progress (FAQs)

1. What types of enrolment does the University of Córdoba allow?

Full-time: new students must register for at least 60 ECTS and up to 78 ECTS.

Continuing students: 37-78 ECTS (more than 78 possible for exceptional academic performance).

Part-time: for justified reasons (work, family responsibilities, special needs, residence), between 24 and 36 ECTS (for degrees) or 30 to 36 ECTS (for Master?s). Must be requested at enrolment.

2. Can I change my enrolment mode?

Yes, but only when formalising a new enrolment. Switching from full-time to part-time requires registering for at least 37 credits, later adjusted per approval. Switching to full-time is immediate upon request.

3. How many attempts does a student have per subject?

Six attempts.

4. When is an attempt considered used?

Only when the student participates in the evaluation process.

5. What if all six attempts are used and the subject is not passed?

Students may apply for an extraordinary attempt, evaluated by a specific committee, as per the academic regulations.

6. How many credits must a first-year student pass to continue?

At least six ECTS credits. A second enrolment may be requested only once and with justification.

7. How many years can a student remain enrolled in the degree?

Degree Programme Full-time Part-time

Bachelor in Labour Relations and HR / Tourism 7 years 10 years

Exceptions may be granted for duly justified exceptional circumstances.

8. Can exams be brought forward to finish the degree early?

Yes, if the student has 15% or less of credits remaining to graduate.