Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The University of Alicante offers a comprehensive range of studies, including over 40 degrees, 50 official master's programs, and doctoral programs.

Degrees Offered

• Arts and Humanities:
  • Spanish: Language and Literature
  • Arab and Islamic Studies
  • French Studies
  • English Studies
  • Catalan Philology
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Translation and Interpretation
  • Translation and Interpretation (German)
  • Translation and Interpretation (English)
  • Translation and Interpretation (French)
• Sciences:
  • Biology
  • Marine Sciences
  • Physics
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Physics + Mathematics (FISMAT)
• Health Sciences:
  • Nursing
  • Medicine
  • Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Optics and Optometry
  • Speech Therapy
• Social Sciences and Law:
  • Business Administration and Management (ADE)
  • Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport
  • Criminology
  • Law
  • Law + ADE (DADE)
  • Law + Criminology (DECRIM)
  • Law + International Relations (DERRII)
  • Economics
  • Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
  • Geography and Land Planning
  • Public Management and Administration
  • Computer Engineering + ADE (I2ADE)
  • Master in Infant Education
  • Master in Primary Education
  • Marketing
  • Publicity and Public Relations
  • International Relations
  • Labor Relations and Human Resources
  • Labor Relations and Human Resources (Elda)
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Tourism
  • Tourism + ADE (TADE)
• Engineering and Architecture:
  • Architecture
  • Technical Architecture
  • Foundations of Architecture
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Engineering in Artificial Intelligence
  • Engineering in Sound and Image in Telecommunications
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Engineering + ADE (I2ADE)
  • Multimedia Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Robotics Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

Master's Programs

• Arts and Humanities:
  • Professional Archaeology and Integral Heritage Management
  • Local Development and Territorial Innovation
  • Spanish and English as Second Languages / Foreign Languages
  • Literary Studies
  • Advanced English Studies
  • History of Science and Scientific Communication
  • History of Contemporary Europe: Identities and Integration
  • History of the Mediterranean and its Regions: From Prehistory to the Middle Ages
  • History and Identities in the Western Mediterranean (15th-19th centuries)
  • English and Spanish for Specific Purposes
  • Planning and Management of Natural Risks
  • Institutional Translation
• Sciences:
  • Analysis and Management of Mediterranean Ecosystems (not admitting new students since the 2023-2024 academic year)
  • Biomedicine
  • Biotechnology for Health and Sustainability
  • Scientific Calculation and Modeling
  • Materials Science
  • Conservation of Biodiversity and Restoration of the Marine and Terrestrial Environment
  • Electrochemistry: Science and Technology
  • Sustainable Fisheries Management
  • Sustainable Water Management and Technologies
  • Management and Restoration of the Natural Environment (not admitting new students since the 2023-2024 academic year)
  • Molecular Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
  • Advanced Materials (starting in the 2024-2025 academic year)
  • Applied Paleontology
  • Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
• Health Sciences:
  • Emergencies and Disasters
  • Active Aging and Health
  • Health Science Research
  • Nutrition and Food
  • Advanced Optometry and Visual Health
  • Public Health
• Social Sciences and Law:
  • Advocacy
  • Advocacy and Prosecution
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Digital Communication
  • Communication and Creative Industries
  • Development Cooperation
  • Environmental and Sustainability Law
  • Damage Law
  • Tourism Management and Planning
  • Applied Economics
  • Economics with Data Science (starting in the 2024-2025 academic year)
  • Quantitative Economics (not admitting new students for the 2024-2025 academic year)
  • Administrative Management
  • Social Innovation and Change Dynamics
  • Criminal Investigation and Forensic Sciences
  • Educational Research
  • Secondary Education Teaching, Vocational Training, and Language Teaching
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Social Work in the Health Field
  • Cultural Tourism
  • Prevention of Gender Violence and Intervention from an Interdisciplinary Approach
  • Contemporary Political, Economic, and Social Studies of Latin America (starting in the 2024-2025 academic year)
• Engineering and Architecture:
  • Architecture
  • Automation and Robotics
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Science
  • Web Application and Service Development
  • Mobile Device Software Development
  • Building Management (not admitting new students; Decree of Extinction 193/2019, of September 13, 2019)
  • Civil Engineering, Canals, and Ports
  • Materials, Water, and Land Engineering (not admitting new students; Decree of Extinction 193/2019, of September 13, 2019)
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Telecommunication Engineering
  • Geological Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Occupational Risk Prevention
  • New Technologies and Energy Efficiency in Building

Doctoral Programs

• The university offers various doctoral programs across different fields, including sciences, health sciences, social sciences, law, engineering, and architecture.

Governance

• The university is governed by several bodies, including the Rectorate, the General Secretary, the Vice-Rectorates, and the Social Council.

Organization

• The university is organized into several faculties, schools, and departments, including the Faculty of Economics and Business, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Law, and the School of Engineering.

Services and Administrative Units

• The university provides various services, including the University Library, the Language Center, the Sports Center, and the Student Service.

Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport

Introduction

The Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport is a 4-year undergraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the sciences of physical activity and sport.

Credits and Tuition

• Total Credits: 240
• Offer of Places: 100
• Price per Credit: 14.03 (first enrollment); 27.96 (second enrollment); 59.33 (third enrollment); 79.10 (fourth and subsequent enrollments)

Modality and Languages

• Modality: Presential
• Languages: Spanish (with some subjects offered in Valencian and English)

Branch of Knowledge

• Branch: Social Sciences and Law
• Field of Study: Physical Activity and Sport Sciences

Publication of the Study Plan

• BOE: 22/03/2012
• Modification: BOE 27/11/2023

Center and Coordinator

• Center: Faculty of Education
• Coordinator: María Carmen Manchado López

High Academic Performance Group (ARA)

• There will be no ARA groups in the 2026/2027 academic year, as this program is to be phased out progressively.

Access and Admission

• Students can access the program through the general admission process, which includes a pre-registration period and an admission test.

Study Plan

• The study plan includes a comprehensive range of subjects, including theoretical and practical courses, as well as internships and a final project.

Quality and Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA) and is subject to periodic evaluations to ensure its quality and relevance.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including sports management, coaching, sports journalism, and physical education teaching.