Studying political history gives students the tools to research and understand current world issues through a historical lens. With a background in the development of democracy and civil society, students are able to approach political problems with a thorough understanding of their historical roots.

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a sovereign state and a member state of the European Union. It is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Spanish universities regulate access to their degrees, and they fix the academic fees. They can also offer unofficial postgraduate degrees. Madrid has the largest number of bars per capita of any European city and a very active nightlife.