Dual Bachelor in Journalism and Digitale Humanities Studies
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- Dual Bachelor in Journalism and Digitale Humanities Studies

- Duration
- 5 and a half years (360 ECTS credits)
- Centre
- Language
- Spanish
- Comments
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Vice Dean for the Bachelor: Carlos Maciá Barber
Presentation
The Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Digital Humanities at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is a pioneering programme that combines rigorous journalism training with innovation and critical thinking in the humanities in the digital era.
The programme integrates the mastery of the languages and formats of news communication, in a wide variety of media and platforms, to respond to current digital environments and information consumption devices. This is complemented by a solid training in disciplines such as history, literature, philosophy, geography and art, which are now enriched and transformed by the most advanced digital technologies.
Through interdisciplinary and practical teaching, the double degree prepares professionals capable of analysing, narrating and contextualising the events of our time, using digital tools to research, visualise and disseminate knowledge in multiple media. Students develop skills to face the challenges of contemporary society: from the verification of information and the defence of democratic values, to the management and preservation of cultural heritage in virtual environments.
At the intersection between journalism and digital humanities, this double degree trains versatile, critical and creative profiles, prepared to lead the transformation of media and culture in the 21st century.
Employability and profesional internships
UC3M has agreements with more than 5,000 companies and institutions for internships and access to employment opportunities
94.8% of graduates have access to a job related to their studies in the first year of graduation, according to the Study of Professional Insertion of Graduates of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
International Excellence
Program
- Current Program
- Program modified in 2025. In 2025/26 will be offered 1st year.
- Field of knowledge in the Degree in Journalism: Journalism, communication, advertising, and public relations.
- Field of knowledge in the Degree in Digital Humanities: History, archaeology, geography, philosophy, and humanities.
- Language requirement: a B2 level of English language must be accredited before finishing the studies. More information.
Year 1 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Philosophical Foundations of Digital Humanities 6 BC Fundamentals of Language 6 C Fundamentals of Journalism 6 BC Geography 6 C Digital History 6 BC Writing for Journalism I 6 BC Year 1 - Semester 2
Year 2 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Classical antiquity and legacy 6 C History of Journalism in Spain 6 BC Literature and Modernity 6 C Digital Journalism 6 C Digital Technologies in Heritage Management 6 BC Information verification 6 BC Year 2 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Institutional and corporate communication 6 C Philosophy of Emerging Technologies 6 BC Fundamentals of Contemporary Art 6 C Innovation journalism 6 BC Journalism and artificial intelligence 6 BC Communication theory 6 BC Year 3 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Information Law 6 C Media enterprise 6 BC Medieval History 6 C Literature in the Digital Context 6 BC Radio Journalism 6 C Literary Theory: New Approaches 6 C Year 3 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Digital skills for data processing. Intermediate level 3 C Journalism Desing 6 C Modern History 6 C Audiovisual Journalism 6 BC Media systems 6 C Contemporary Utopias and Dystopias 6 BC Soft Skills 3 C Year 4 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Digital Processing of Language 6 C Television genres and programmes 6 C Contemporary History 6 C Science and health journalism 6 C International Journalism 6 C Programming Techniques 6 C Year 4 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Arts and Visual Culture in the Digital Era 6 C Gender Studies 6 C Moral Philosophy 6 C Economic Journalism 6 C Social Journalims 6 C Podcast and other audio formats 6 C Year 5 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Aesthetics and Theories of Art 6 C History of the today's world 6 C Cultural journalism 6 C Investigative journalism 6 C Journalism in social media 6 C Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis 6 C Year 5 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Bachelor Thesis (Humanities) 6 BT Bachelor Thesis (Journalism) 6 BT Electives PER: Recommended 6 ECTS credits 6 E Electives HUM: Recommended 6 ECTS credits 6 E Electives to choose in the Bachelor in Journalism: total 6 ECTS credits Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Media literacy 6 E History of Journalism 6 E Non-fiction narrative 6 E Mass media oratory 6 E Travel journalism 6 E External Academic Internships (Journalism) 6 E Electives to choose in the Bachelor in Digital Humanities: total 6 ECTS credits Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Socio-Ecological Challenges in the Digital Age 6 E Spanish: Meaning and Context 6 E Contemporary history of Spain 6 E Art, Thought and Technology Lab 6 E Literary Narratives of Diversity 6 E External Academic Internships (Digital Humanities) 6 E Contemporary Geopolitical Problems and Conflicts 6 E - Subjects Program and Official Publication (Journalism)
- Studies Program and Official Publication (Humanities studies)
- Credits recognition
- Access to previous courses programs
TYPES OF SUBJECTS
BC: Basic Core
C: Compulsory
E: Electives
BT: Bachelor Thesis - Previous Program
Study plan for students who started in the academic year 2024/25 or earlier. More information in Secretaría Virtual of Aula Global.
- In 2025/26 only 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year will be offered.
Year 1 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Media Theory 6 C Spanish language and the media 6 BC Prehistory and ancient history 6 BC Art History I 6 BC Literary Movements 6 BC Information Skills 3 C Writing and communication skills 3 C Year 1 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language News Reporting 6 C Medieval History 6 C History of Philosophy I 6 BC Geography 6 BC Theory of Literature 6 C Statistics applied to journalism 6 BC Year 2 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Economics 6 BC Journalism and social change in Spain 6 C Information Law 6 C Modern History 6 BC History of Philosophy II 6 O General Linguistics 6 BC Year 2 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Communication and participation of civil society in the internet 6 BC Structure of the media system 6 BC Diseño en medios periodísticos 6 C Classics Culture 6 BC Art History II 6 C Comparative Literature 6 C Year 3 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Theory and analysis of the documentary film 6 C Radio Journalism 6 C Regional Geography 6 BC Classical antiquity and legacy 6 C The modern history of Spain 6 C Seminario Interdisciplinar Cultura y Sociedad Digital 6 C Year 3 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Research methodologies for journalism 6 C Television Journalism 6 C Online Journalism 6 C Newspaper Reporting 6 C Contemporary History 6 C Intermediate knowledge of Spreadsheets 3 C Skills: Humanities 3 C Year 4 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Organization and management of media enterprises 6 C International journalism I: global information 6 C Interpretative and investigative reporting 6 C Institutional information 6 C Periodismo de datos 6 C Aesthetics 6 C Year 4 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language International journalism II: key international organizations 6 C Social Journalims 6 C Moral Philosophy 6 C Discourse Analysis 6 C Contemporary history of Spain 6 C Logic and Argumentation 6 C Year 5 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Local Journalism 6 C Scientific and technological journalism 6 C History of the todayŽs world 6 C Contemporary literary movements 6 C Soft Skills 12 C Electives: Recommended 12 credits No data No data No data Electives to choose: total 12 ECTS credits Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Opinion Journalism 6 E Good practices in Journalism 6 E Professional Internships 12 E Year 5 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Information and conflict I: the media and violence 6 C Contemporary artistic movements 6 C Gender Studies 6 C Bachelor Thesis (Journalism) 6 BT Bachelor Thesis (Humanities) 6 BT Electives to choose: total 12 ECTS credits Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Art and Heritage 6 E History of contemporary international relations 6 E Professional Internships 12 E - Subjects Program and Official Publication (Journalism)
- Studies Program and Official Publication (Humanities studies)
- Credits recognition
- Access to previous courses programs
TYPES OF SUBJECTS
BC: Basic Core
C: Compulsory
E: Electives
BT: Bachelor Thesis
Mobility
- Exchange programs
Exchange programs
The Erasmus programme permits UC3M first degree and post graduate students to spend one or several terms at one of the European universities with which UC3M has special agreements or take up an Erasmus Placement, that is a work placement or internship at an EU company. These exchanges are funded with Erasmus Grants which are provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.
The non-european mobility program enables UC3M degree students to study one or several terms in one of the international universities with which the university has special agreements. It also has funding from the Banco Santander and the UC3M.
These places are offered in a public competition and are awarded to students with the best academic record and who have passed the language threshold (English, French, German etc..) requested by the university of destination.
- European mobility
European mobility
- Non european mobility
Non european mobility
Profile and career opportunities
- Entry profile
Entry profile
- Observation skills, interest and curiosity in learning about and understanding the world and the people around them.
- Ability to differentiate between conjecture and opinion based on fact, between prejudice and judgement which is supported by evidence.
- Keeping up on a daily basis with the media as a response to the need to be “informed” Critical analysis and epistemological distancing from them.
- A liking for the different types of journalistic reporting, in the different media forms.
- Communication skills through either oral and written words or images.
- Awareness of the need to attain a high level of command of language.
- Humility and self-discipline in the learning process; desire to gain access to new areas of knowledge and being, without obstacles or prejudice.
- Enthusiasm for learning and understanding.
- Awareness of the need to access knowledge from the humanities and science which this training presupposes and demands.
- Respect for others above any desire to distance oneself or any feeling of superiority.
- Curiosity for history, thought, culture and art in their various manifestations.
- Be conscious of the responsibility they hold as agents of social improvement.
- Graduate profile
Graduate profile
- Students who complete the dual degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication will be professionals qualified to perform any information job in any communication media and any format: written press, TV, radio, online and in the multimedia area.
- In particular, the digital communication world of the XXI century demands:
- Professionals with an all-purpose education, who know how to prepare information adapted to the style and format requisites of any medium. Be incorporated into transdisciplinary teams, contributing with a flexible and open attitude. Make use of the ideas studied from an interdisciplinary perspective.
- Journalists with a general education, that is, professionals with criteria to recognize newsworthiness of an event or occurrence, no matter what area it takes place in.
- Journalists specialized in their areas, who must be experts in gathering and accrediting information, searching for resources and sources and writing news stories that interest and benefit the public, who go further in-depth in their specialized subjects of expertise, from the most generic (economics, social, political, international, local…) to the most specific (scientific and environmental, parliamentary, courts, sports, conflict situations and social violence –terrorism, abuse, religion, housing-…).
- Journalists whose sensitivity, the result of knowledge, makes them creators of media content that transmits general and specific knowledge, letting the public know and recognize the framework of realities that make up the world they have to live in.
- A specific aspect of the graduates’ professional profile is that of institutional and company communicators. This branch of expert communicators for Communication Offices of companies and institutions is important in the professional placement of our students. Advise public and private institutions.
- Join international organizations involved in research, education and the transfer of Spanish culture. Become part of the education system as teachers at the secondary school and higher education levels. Participate in publishing projects and promote companies specializing in culture and the arts. Participate in publishing projects and promote companies specializing in culture and the arts.
Learning outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
1. Knowledge of Titles
K1 - To know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change.
K2 - To know basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile.
K3 - Knowledge of the basics of journalistic information, the configuration of the media system, and society#s participative/communicational model in the access to journalistic information.
K4 - Know and use technological and communicational resources to produce, disseminate journalistic information and manage digital communities.
K5 - Know the processes of documentation, access to data and sources, including big data and artificial intelligence.
K6 - Know the main theories of media communication integrating interdisciplinary approaches and their application in the daily experience of students.
2. Skills of Titles
S1 - To plan and organize team work making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.
S2 - To use information interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information.
S3 - Correctly present a subject or a speech following a logical order, providing accurate information and in accordance with established grammatical and lexical rules and norms.
S5 - Elaborates journalistic information in different media (press, radio, TV, Internet, communication centers), always based on polyvalent learning that enables the student to adapt to the multimedia journalistic requirements and control of technological-informative specifications to the different types of media.
S6 - Composes journalistic texts of an informative and interpretative nature with scientific method and in accordance with good professional practice, with social responsibility and for the benefit of citizens.
S7 - Develop journalistic content in various genres, on topics of general interest and public relevance, with a focus on gender violence and cultural or religious conflicts, through a critical and rigorous analysis.
S8 - Apply the fundamental principles of the various branches of specialized journalism, efficiently managing documentation processes and specific source systems to develop accurate and rigorous information.
S9 - Compose and ability to apply the informative component to graphic design and acquisition of infographic competencies, as well as basic IT knowledge for use in different techniques applied to journalism and to digital image treatment.
S11 - Demonstrates oratory and speaking skills in media adapted to the informative purpose. Particularly in audio, video and transmedia processes.
S12 - Evaluate the adequacy of editorial and advertising content in the news media, applying criteria of quality and editorial coherence as well as the corresponding legal and juridical principles.
S13 - Prepare journalistic information respecting pluralism, democratic principles and fundamental rights, applying ethical standards and the legal framework of freedom of expression.
S14 - Correct use of the language, specifically the Spanish language in its journalistic uses. Accuracy in oral and written expression through the communication media in professional facets as spokespersons.
3. Competences of Titles
C1 - To Know and be able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., required in the professional environment.
C2 - To be able, through arguments or procedures developed and supported by themselves, to apply their knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in complex journalistic or specialized professional fields that require the use of creative and innovative ideas.
C3 - Ability to use both advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and demonstrated an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects and working methodology of journalistic science with a depth that reaches the cutting edge of knowledge.
C4 - Have the ability to collect and interpret data and information on which to base their conclusions, including, when necessary and relevant, reflection on issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature in the field of journalism.
C5 - To be able to deal with complex situations or situations that require the development of new solutions in the academic, work or professional environment within the journalistic field.
C6 - Create journalistic business projects, managing human and material resources and all communication processes of companies and institutions.
Learning outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Humanities
1. Knowledge of Titles
K1 - Understand democratic principles and values and those of sustainable development, in particular respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change.
K2 - Understand basic humanistic content, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary educational profile.
K3 - Understand the theoretical and conceptual foundations of the main humanistic disciplines.
K4 - Understand the historical development of the main manifestations of universal culture, as well as their interrelationships, in their various contexts.
K5 - To understand the main artistic, literary and creative movements and their influence on society, with special attention to their representation, preservation and digital dissemination.
K6 - To understand the specific epistemological and conceptual principles underlying Digital Humanities.
K7 - Understand the quantitative and qualitative methodologies, tools and techniques of analysis applicable to Digital Humanities.
K8 - Understand the main theories and fundamental methods of the social sciences in the analysis of cultural and historical reality, including the digital sphere.
K9 - Understand the methods and techniques of critical analysis of the media and digital content in the information age.
2. Skills of Titles
S1 - Plan and organise teamwork by making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.
S2 - Use information by interpreting relevant data, avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with academic and professional conventions in the field of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information.
S3 - Analyse literary, philosophical, historical and artistic texts from a critical and contextualised perspective.
S4 - Effectively manage databases and other digital resources for research, analysis and dissemination of content in the field of the Humanities.
S5 - Use tools based on extensive language models or generative AI to work effectively with large volumes of text.
S6 - Use digital image editors to create and modify images of real or virtual origin, in 2D or 3D.
S7 - Use geolocation tools to manage, analyse and visualise data associated with different branches of the humanities.
S8 - Optimise data processing programmes and computer applications for the different uses and objectives common in the digital humanities.
S9 - Update their own knowledge in the field of digital humanities in line with the latest concepts and technologies available.
S10 - Formulate complex, well-founded and persuasive critical reasoning, and know how to defend it orally and in writing, on humanistic subjects.
S11 - Present the results of their study or work clearly and accurately, using appropriate visualisation methods in the field of Digital Humanities.
3. Competences of Titles
C1 - Understand and be able to manage interpersonal skills related to initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in the professional sphere.
C2 - Locate, filter and interpret data in the different fields of Digital Humanities, in order to make judgements, take decisions and apply solutions in specific contexts and situations.
C3 - Effectively manage written and oral communication, both in the traditional academic environment and on digital platforms, networks and electronic media.
C4 - Perform tasks, whether academic or work-related, with autonomy, responsibility and accountability, maintaining a critical, constructive and collaborative spirit.
- External internships
External internships
External Internships for the Degree in Humanities:
- Departamento de Visitas del Palacio de la Bolsa de Madrid
- Fundación Largo Caballero
- Unidad de Funcionarios Internacionales del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación
- Biblioteca Nacional de España
- Arrebato Libros
- Metalocus
External Internships for the Degree in Humanities:
- Servimedia S.A.
- Radio televisión Canaria
- Agencia EFE
- Onda Cero Ourense
- Diario de Teruel
- Prisa Radio
- Capital Radio
- Cadena Ser
- Jot Down Magazine
- Diario de Navarra
- Diario de León
- Onda Cero Pontevedra
- La Nueva España
- Uniprex Onda Cero Valladoliz
- Marketingdirecto.com
- Telefónica Broadcast Services
- OmnicomPublicRelationsGroup
- Okdiario
- 13TV S.A.
- Career opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities for the Degree in Humanities:
The Degree in Cultural Studies aims to train professionals capable of understanding the growing complexity of urban and cosmopolitan societies: social movements; leisure industries and cultural consumption as basic drivers of the economy; access to cultural goods; cultural factors in the management of goups in all areas and the semantic complexity of messages in the information society
They will be able to develop their work as:
- Analysts, creator, manager in companies and institutions related to the industry and cultural communication, as well as cultural management
- Research and dissemination ol knowledge.
- Management of educational and cultural institutions
- Research in arts and humanities
- Intercultural relations and cultural diversity management
- Territorial development and international cooperation
Career Opportunities for the Degree in Journalism:
- Proofreader of texts and/or styles
- Copywriter
- Community Manager
- Literary editor
- Web content manager
- Scriptwriter
- Press officer
- Broadcaster
- TV host
- Reporter
- Corporate communications manager
- Internal communications manager
- Literary critic
- Editorial manager
- Institutional communication offices
- Communication consultancy
- Photojournalism
- Freelance professional
Study in english
Studies with some courses in English
This bachelor's degree is offered in spanish, but you can study some courses in english if you want.
You can check the courses offered in english in the study program.
You don't need a previous level test. If you want to study a course in english, you have to select the english group in the enrollment.
Faculty
Scientific activity is a fundamental element of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, which is the top university in Spain in terms of six-year research periods obtained by its faculty. This is composed of internationally renowned scientists integrating leading research groups in project management and resource attraction at national and European level. The commitment to research translates into a significant scientific production and a strong international orientation, with professors who carry out top-level research and contribute to high-impact publications.
This first-rate scientific activity is complemented by experienced professionals who work part-time at the university, facilitating a direct connection between the university and the economic environment.
⚙ 104,34 M€ Secured funding
👥 140 Research groups
📖 79 Registered patents and software
☂ 12 Spin-offs
📖 2.452 Articles published
Source: 2023-2024 Annual Research and Transfer Report
List of teaching staff for the Bachelor's Degree (in alphabetical order)
Schedules
Quality
Facts about this bachelor's degree
Year of implementation: 2013
Places offered:
- Getafe Campus: 35
Official Code: 7000435
Bachelor's Degree Quality indicators
Link to publication in Official universities, centres and degrees registry
System of Internal Quality Assurance
Evaluation and monitoring
Verification Report of Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
Verification report of Bachelor's Degree in Digital Humanities
Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Journalism
Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Digital Humanities
Departments involved in teaching
In the Dual Bachelor in Journalism and Humanities Studies teach courses the following University departments:
- Communication and Media Studies Department
- Humanities: History, Geography and Art Department
- Humanities: Philosophy, Language, Literature Theory Department
- International Law, Ecclesiastical Law and Philosophy of Law Department
- Public State Law Department
- Economics Department
- Statistics Department
- Social Sciences Department
- Library and Information Sciences Department