Journalism – (B.A.)

Contents

* Sound training in a specific area, instead of the dispersed knowledge and "encyclopaedic culture" that has been typical of journalism degrees to date. Students must initially choose one of the following four areas: Humanities, Politics, Economics or Law.
* Training in the fundamentals and skills required in journalism, in all facets and of all types (press, Internet, radio, television, news agencies, etc.).
* Inclusion of the theoretical tools necessary to analyse and understand the media environment in overall terms.
* Emphasis on professional specialisation, by means of optional subjects related with the various areas and course types.
* Compulsory internship, with a stage lasting at least one term in a communication medium, a news agency or an institutional communication office.
* Encouragement of student mobility, especially in stages in foreign universities or media.
* The opportunity to complete the studies by means of various course types forming part of the European cycles structure:
- Admission to official master's degrees in various areas of specialised journalism.
- Admission to a research master's degree and doctorate.
- A dual degree qualification after studying for two supplementary years.

Skills acquired by graduates in Journalism

* The ability to write and produce written and audiovisual journalism products in various genres (news in the strict sense, articles, opinion pieces, etc.).
* The ability to use the basic technologies that are included in the various printed or electronic media and/or platforms.
* The acquisition of a sufficient intellectual background to be able to work in a complex world.
* Assumption of the ethical principles that arise from considering information as a basic social good in a democratic society.