Program Overview

Degree in Information and Documentation

The Degree in Information and Documentation is an undergraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical principles and techniques necessary to search for, organize, and evaluate information. This degree program is designed to equip students with the skills to plan systems, units, and services dedicated to information, as well as apply and use information technologies and understand production and information diffusion processes.

Program Details

• Knowledge Branch: Social and Legal Sciences
• Field of Study: Interdisciplinary
• Centre: Facultat de Geografia i Història
• Degree Code: 1007
• Credits: 240
• Basic Training: 60
• Compulsory: 126
• Elective: 30
• Work Placement/Internship: 12
• Final Project: 12
• Years: 4
• Places Available: 50
• Classes: Face to face
• Language Teaching: English, Spanish, Valencian

Academic and Professional Interest

A degree-holder in Information and Documentation is aware of the theoretical principles and techniques that are needed to search for, organize, and evaluate information. They will also apply and use information technologies and understand production and information diffusion processes.

Worth Noting

The theoretical subjects include participative classes, historical text commentaries, and complementary activities that facilitate understanding and contribute to global assessment. Students will carry out a mandatory work placement/internship (12 credits), which provides insight into the following professional fields: libraries, information and documentation centers, files, etc., in both public administration and private sectors.

Program Structure

• Summary: Overview of the degree program
• Curriculum: Detailed outline of the courses and credits
• Competencies: Skills and knowledge acquired through the program
• Work Placements/Internships: Practical experience in professional fields
• Final Project: Culminating project that demonstrates mastery of program competencies
• International: Opportunities for international study or collaboration
• Labour Insertion: Support for transitioning into the workforce
• Quality: Measures to ensure the quality of the program

Tuition Fees

• First Enrolment Credit Fee: 12.79
• First Enrolment Credit Fee for Non-EU and Non-Communicating Students from Abroad: 25.58

Academic Leadership

• Degree Academic Committee President (CAT): Gema Belia Capilla Aledón
• Degree Coordinator: Máxima Bolaños Pizarro
• Work Placement/Internship Coordinator: José Vicente Boscá Codina/Gregorio González Alcaide
• International Coordinator: Antonio Vidal Infer