Program Overview
University Program Information
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- Erasmus+ and mobility
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Journalism - Blended
The Bachelor's Degree in Journalism is a 4-year program with 240 credits, offered in a blended modality.
Branch of Knowledge
The program falls under the branch of Social and Legal Sciences, with the Faculty of Communication Sciences as the responsible center.
Teaching Modality and Campus
The program is offered in a blended modality at the Fuenlabrada campus.
Credits and Duration
The program consists of 240 credits, with a duration of 4 years and a progressive implementation starting from the first year.
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar includes information on opening hours, exams, teaching guides, and validation tables.
Faculty
The program has a coordinator, Prof. Dr. D. Juan Francisco Torregrosa Carmona, and a vice-coordinator, Prof. Dr. Concepción Gómez García.
Student Attention
Students can access support through the Student Help Box and suggestions, complaints, and congratulations mailbox.
Basic Information
The program provides students with knowledge on:
- The production of journalistic information
- The specific context of the profession
- The general social context in which the journalistic profession is exercised
What Knowledge Will I Acquire with This Degree?
Students will acquire knowledge on:
- The production of journalistic information
- The specific context of the profession
- The general social context in which the journalistic profession is exercised
Where Will I Be Able to Work When I Graduate?
Graduates can work in:
- Journalistic companies
- Institutional and corporate communication offices
- Any other instance that requires the production of information according to journalistic standards
Is This Degree Official According to the Regulations Required by the European Higher Education Area?
Yes, the degree is official, with a favorable final verification report.
What Subject Areas Will I Address in This Grade?
The program is organized through eight modules that make up the set of context knowledge, theoretical knowledge, professional training, and the application of professional and academic knowledge.
Recommended Income Profile
The recommended income profile is Humanities and Social and Legal Sciences.
Objectives
The general objective of the Bachelor's Degree in Journalism is to provide students with a rational and critical knowledge of today's society and to train them in the necessary skills to transmit that knowledge in an understandable and effective way to others.
Competences
The program aims to develop general and specific competences, including:
- Analyzing and synthesizing reality
- Organizing and planning human teams and work processes
- Communicating excellently in Spanish and a foreign language
- Using Information and Communication Technologies
- Managing information from various sources
- Solving problems and conflict situations
- Making decisions and critical judgments
- Adapting to new situations and environments
- Leading human teams and work processes
- Knowing the particular context of the journalistic profession
- Possessing a favorable disposition for ongoing and up-to-date training
Minimum Stay Requirements
The permanence of students in the degree studies will be a maximum of eight years for full-time students, with the possibility of extension for part-time students.
Minimum Number of ECTS Credits by Type of Enrollment and Course
The minimum number of ECTS credits for full-time and part-time students is specified for each course.
Access and Registration
Access to the official teachings of the degree requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and the passing of a test, with the possibility of registration through the internet.
Validation with FP Qualifications
The program allows for validation with certain professional training degrees.
Training Itinerary
The training itinerary includes access to all university teaching guides.
Material Resources
The program provides material resources for students.
External Internships
The External Practices subject is a curricular subject that promotes comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of knowledge acquired during the degree.
Academic Recognition of Credits
The program follows regulations for academic recognition of credits in undergraduate studies.
Mobility Programs
The university offers mobility programs, including Erasmus and international mobility.
Student Support Programs
The university provides student support programs, including orientation, academic tutorials, and mentoring.
Quality Guarantee
The program is subject to quality guarantee processes, including internal quality assurance systems and accreditation renewal.
History
The program has a history of development and implementation, with reports and improvement plans available.
Tracking
The program is subject to tracking and monitoring, with reports and indicators available.
Quality
The university has a quality policy, with a focus on internal quality assurance systems, quality of degrees and centers, and seals and recognitions.