Program Overview

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Introduction to the Humanities Degree

The Humanities Degree at Pompeu Fabra University provides a deep understanding of cultures and societies through an interdisciplinary and transversal education based on the main humanistic fields: art, history, literature, and thought. This broad knowledge of humanistic culture enables graduates to approach the past from a historical, social, and cultural perspective, understand the evolution of essential ideas that have shaped Western civilization, and familiarize themselves with other civilizations with which the West has dialogued.

Program Details

• Duration: Four years
• Tuition Fees: Approximately 1,202.32€ (for EU students) and 6,800.32€ (for non-EU students) per academic year
• Credits: 240 ECTS
• Languages: Catalan, Spanish, and English (depending on the subject), with optional French, German, or Latin
• Location: Ciutadella Campus
• Organization: Academic Coordination Unit of Humanities

Objectives and Competencies

Objectives

The Humanities Degree offers a transversal education based on four itineraries: art, history, literature, and thought. Through these fields, students establish an interdisciplinary and intersectional view between the past and the present, enabling them to understand the world critically and adapt to constant changes.

Competencies

• Interpretation of written texts and oral discourses, as well as works of art and other humanistic documents
• Ability to synthesize and integrate information from written texts, oral discourses, and visual documentation
• Argumentation skills to defend opinions
• Research, selection, management, and elaboration of cultural contents
• Reading and writing comprehension in Catalan and Spanish
• Oral competence in Catalan and Spanish
• Oral and written competence in English for academic purposes
• Knowledge of digital tools and technologies necessary for academic and professional activities in the humanities
• Teamwork and respect for others' opinions in a pluralistic and tolerant environment
• Flexible application of acquired knowledge
• Creative adaptation to new contexts and situations
• Autonomous and continuous progress in the learning process

Student Profile

The ideal candidate for the Humanities Degree is someone who:

• Is interested in philosophy, history, art history, and literature
• Wants to study the affinity between these fields of knowledge
• Is attracted to studying the contemporary world from a transversal perspective
• Is interested in cultural manifestations in general
• Enjoys reading and writing
• Has good oral and written expression
• Is creative
• Has synthesis and abstraction skills
• Desires to acquire a broad culture

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a range of compulsory and optional subjects that provide a comprehensive education in the humanities. Students can also participate in academic practices and internships to complement their theoretical knowledge.

Academic Practices

Academic practices serve to complement the student's education, acquiring skills that will help them in their professional career. They are optional and can be validated for credits (4, 8, or 12 ECTS). Some examples of companies and institutions where students can do internships include:

• Cultural and heritage entities: Arxiu Nacional de Catalunya, Ca la Dona, CCCB, Fundació Museu Picasso, Fundació Vila Casas, Hamaca, MACBA, Museu d’Arqueologia de Catalunya, Zumzeig
• Cooperatives, foundations, and other organizations: Abacus Cooperativa, Agència Catalana de Cooperació al Desenvolupament, Creu Roja, Delegacions internacionals del Govern de la Generalitat, Fundació Bosch i Gimpera, Òmnium Cultural, Parlament Europeu, Sostre Cívic
• Press and editorials: Club Editor, ElDiario.es, Grupo Planeta, Libros del Asteroide, Núvol, Penguin Random House

International Mobility

The Faculty of Humanities promotes exchange stays in universities in over 15 countries around the world, such as King's College London, La Sapienza University in Rome, Humboldt University in Berlin, Eberhard Karl University in Tübingen, Boston College, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Professional Outcomes

Graduates in Humanities have a wide range of possibilities for their future professional careers, including:

• Cultural management
• Heritage management
• Art
• Cultural tourism
• Cooperation and intercultural relations
• Education
• Communication
• Publishing
• Advertising

Some examples of companies and institutions where graduates can work include:

• Cultural and heritage entities
• Cooperatives, foundations, and other organizations
• Press and editorials
• Educational centers
• Public administration
• Private companies

Some possible professions for graduates in Humanities include:

• Professor of secondary or university education
• Researcher in arts and humanities
• Investigator and documentalist
• Cultural manager
• Art critic
• Literary critic
• Editor
• Translator
• Bibliographer
• Documentalist
• Marketing specialist
• Entrepreneur

Languages in the Degree

The Humanities Degree offers the possibility of acquiring a broad linguistic competence, including Catalan, Spanish, and English, as well as optional French, German, or Latin. Students can also obtain certification in a third language.