TwentIn the 1996–1997 academic year, a small group of professors, together with a dozen teaching collaborators—tutors and consultants—launched the Law degree with around one hundred students. Since then, the UOC’s Law and Political Science Studies have experienced sustained growth, both in terms of the number of people involved and the expansion of academic programmes and activities. Despite this evolution, the initial enthusiasm remains intact, as does the commitment to contributing to students’ professional development through high-quality educational offerings, as well as to the cultural and scientific advancement of society.
Today, the Studies are supported by a well-established academic team that leads a broad and diverse educational portfolio in the fields of law, political science, criminology, public administration, and international relations. This offering includes official undergraduate and master’s degree programmes, as well as diploma courses, postgraduate specialisations, short courses, and tailored training for institutions and companies. All of this is also made possible thanks to an extensive network of collaborating faculty, who support thousands of students throughout their learning process.
Beyond teaching, the Studies carry out intensive research activity, with the aim of becoming internationally recognised leaders in analysing the impact of digital technology and the internet on law, politics, and criminology from multiple specialised perspectives.
Finally, the outcomes of this teaching and research activity are shared with society through various channels, such as the journal IDP – Internet, Law and Politics, as well as through conferences, workshops, seminars, and webinars organised on a regular basis. In addition, several communication platforms—such as the website and blog—are made available to follow closely the activities and contributions of the Studies.
Ignasi Beltran de Heredia Ruiz
Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science
UOC (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya)