Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) is a four-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in journalism, preparing them for a professional career in the field.

Program Details

• Duration: Four academic years
• Tuition Fees: Approximately €1,248.52 per year (indicative price for EU students)
• Places: 80
• Admissions: Information on how to access these studies is available
• Branch of Knowledge: Social Sciences and Law
• Schedule: Full-time, morning and afternoon
• Calendar: From September to June
• Credits: 240 ECTS credits
  • Basic subjects: 64 credits
  • Compulsory subjects: 114 credits
  • Elective subjects: 38 credits
  • External practices: 14 credits
  • Final degree project: 10 credits
• Languages: Catalan, Spanish, and English (depending on the subject)
• Location: Poblenou Campus
• Organization: Faculty of Communication

Presentation

The Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at UPF aims to provide students with the capacity and skills to create and innovate in the field of journalism. The program focuses on developing students' abilities to create content and styles for various media platforms, including press, radio, television, and the internet.

Objectives and Competencies

The primary objective of the program is to train professionals capable of developing their skills in any information and communication medium. The program aims to prepare students for the foreseeable changes in the world of communication, both from a social and technological perspective.

Competencies

• Ability to write and produce journalistic products in different genres
• Ability to use basic technologies that incorporate various supports and/or platforms for dissemination
• Acquisition of sufficient intellectual baggage to develop in a complex world
• Assumption of ethical principles derived from considering information as a basic social good in a democratic society

Curriculum

The program includes a range of subjects, including basic, compulsory, and elective courses, as well as external practices and a final degree project.

Practices

Many of the subjects in the program are practical, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experience. The program includes a compulsory external practice of 14 credits, which consists of a stay in a media outlet, news agency, or communication office for at least one trimester.

Stays Abroad

The program encourages student mobility and offers the possibility of stays in European or international universities with journalism or related programs.

Professional Outcomes

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Journalistic information
• Professional journalism in various media platforms
• Institutional communication
• Community management
• Content management
• Analysis of communication phenomena and processes

Characteristics

The program offers a solid foundation in a specific area, with the option to choose from four itineraries: Humanities, Political Science, Economics, or Law. The program also emphasizes specialization through elective subjects and a compulsory external practice.

Itineraries

Students can choose from four itineraries:

• Humanities
• Political Science
• Economics
• Law Each itinerary allows students to pursue a second degree in the corresponding field after completing the Bachelor's Degree in Journalism.

Class Schedules

Information on class schedules is available for UPF students.