Double Degree in Journalism and International Relations

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School:: Arts and Communication
Campus:: Villaviciosa de Odón
Duration:: 4.5 years
ECTS:: 306

Thanks to this double degree you will become a specialized journalist in international aff airs and an expert in world politics, capable of managing a global communication system.

This double degree in Journalism and International Relations is an innovative degree of reference, both nationally and internationally. It prepares students at the highest level to meet the challenges facing leaders in international politics and specialized media, in a fi eld of such increasing importance in today’s globalized world, which is becoming more complex each day.

Student Profile

The student of the Double Degree in Journalism and International Relations is an individual with outstanding capacities and interests, who is socially active and concerned about the world and how to transmit current events such as: war, injustice, and the violation of human rights. Armed with an aspiration to learn about the world and different cultures, you will additionally possess creative and expressive abilities, which flourish not only in written and spoken language, but above all, in visual language, through the use of new mediums and social networks.
21st Century Academic Quality
This Double Degree is in line with the hands-on approach stated in the fundamental principles of the European Higher Education Area and exemplifies Universidad Europea de Madrid’s educational methodology from its beginnings, which focus on:
- Development of innovative, active methodologies: hands-on experience, real case studies, group projects, an online campus, etc.
- Holistic training in the knowledge, competences and skills that are crucial in your future career.
- A faculty of experts in coaching and mentoring, in addition to a personalized Academic Advising Program.
- Experimentation and creativity in the new fields of online communication.
In addition, the School of Arts and Communication and the School of Social Sciences offer three cross-disciplinary Research Chairs that add real value to the Double Degree in Journalism and International Relations:
- The Carmen Posadas Creative Writing Research Chair: a cross-disciplinary department at the School of Arts and Communication in which our graduates develop a series of creative skills and competences starting with the written word.
- The Luis Bassat Creativity Research Chair: in which our graduates develop their full creative potential from the perspective of the image.
- The Manuel Campo Vidal Communication Research Chair: connects students with top professionals in the Spanish media.
All this is complemented with the latest technology, which is fundamental in this field.

The School of Arts and Communication offers uemcom, a real communication platform openly broadcasted to the public throughout the world. It is student directed and run.
International Perspective
As a student at Universidad Europea de Madrid’s School of Arts and Communication, you will have the chance to spend a semester or academic year abroad at a European university, thanks to the Erasmus agreements that the School has with a variety of higher education institutions.

In addition, you may benefit from the exclusive agreements we have with the most prestigious institutions in the industry, where you will have the opportunity to complete your Bachelor’s Degree with a semester-long study period at one of the following locations, among others:
- New York Film Academy, NBC News Affiliate
- State University of New York
- Appalachian State University
- San Diego State University
Career oportunities
Once you have obtained your Double Degree in Journalism and International Relations - as a result of which you will have achieved two separate qualifications - you will not only increase your job prospects but also be more versatile and flexible in your career choice. You will be equipped to understand and best adapt to a variety of professional opportunities.

You will be a dynamic professional with the capacity to be successful in a variety of job positions in the world of communication, including:
- Journalist (Television, Press, Radio, Online Media or Social Networks).
- International Affairs Analyst, Correspondent, Special Envoy to conflict areas.
- You can add value to the communication departments of large companies and lead projects in NGOs and other international organizations. UN, European Union, foundations.
- You could become an active participant in generating thinking in large, global think tanks rubbing shoulders with graduates form the most prestigious universities in the world.
- You could work as a freelance reporter.
- You could witness the most important events as a member of large media corporations or specialized journals.
This Double Degree will allow you to become a supporter of professional politics as a member of a political party or pressure group, as well as for international organizations. Another alternative could be to follow a diplomatic career or hold a position of responsibility in the State foreign services.