Double Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism + Film and Media Studies
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- Type of programme
- Official degrees
- Campus
- Campus Barcelona
- Duration
- 10 semesters
- Credits
- 480 ECTS totals (342 coursed and 138 validated)
- Schedule
- Mornings
- Language
- Catalan, Spanish and some English language subjects
- Places
- 40
- Modality
- On site
We are people with a passion, we are journalists and communicators
Why study the Double Degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication at UIC Barcelona?
The Double Degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication offered by UIC Barcelona meets the growing demand for communicators with the skills to work not only in the field of news writing and information, but also in the world of audiovisual creation and expression.
This professional profile is on the rise, as versatility is one of the most highly valued qualities in communicators today, whether by newsrooms, agencies, companies or institutions.
- Two degrees in five years: a complete and comprehensive education
This double degree allows you to study two complementary disciplines that go beyond technical knowledge. You’ll not only learn to write and communicate information effectively, but also master the creation and production of audiovisual content. This combination will make you a professional with a global outlook, ready to face the challenges of an increasingly dynamic and multidisciplinary communication landscape.
- High demand in the job market
We live in an era in which the media and companies require professionals who can adapt to new trends in information and communication. With this double degree, you’ll gain a versatile profile that will enable you to work in newsrooms, communication agencies, audiovisual production companies or in marketing and corporate communication departments. The ability to manage multiple platforms and formats makes you a highly valued candidate in the job market.
- Hands-on methodology in cutting-edge facilities unique in Catalonia
In the Journalism degree at UIC Barcelona, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art Digital Media Studios and the Transmedia Lab, where you can develop projects that integrate various platforms and formats. The Digital Media Studios are equipped with the latest technology, enabling you to produce professional audiovisual content — from reports to programmes and documentaries. In addition, the Transmedia Lab will allow you to create multimedia experiences that connect with audiences across platforms, enhancing your ability to tell stories in innovative ways suited to the needs of digital journalism today.
- Lecturers with real industry experience
UIC Barcelona’s teaching staff includes active professionals with extensive careers in the communication sector. This will give you an up-to-date education in touch with the latest trends, methods and technologies. The lecturers share not only academic knowledge but also their hands-on experience and the insights needed to tackle challenges in the professional world.
- Tailored internships and international experience
We work with a network of over 400 leading companies and audiovisual production firms such as Mediapro, TV3, Telecinco and TVE, where you can undertake internships tailored to your professional profile. A dedicated internship coordinator will support you throughout the process to ensure you get the most out of the experience and enhance your employability.
You’ll also have the opportunity to complement your studies with international experiences at prestigious universities like UC Berkeley and UCLA, with access to summer courses and specialisation programmes that connect you with the latest industry trends and a global professional network.
- Multiply your career opportunities
Thanks to the combination of journalism and audiovisual communication, you’ll have access to a wide range of professional paths. You could work in traditional and digital media, in the field of audiovisual content production and direction (film, television, radio, streaming platforms), in corporate communication (public relations, press offices), or in digital content creation and social media marketing and advertising campaigns. This variety gives you multiple routes to build a career aligned with your interests and strengths.
The Degree of Journalism + Film and Media Studies in numbers
At UIC Barcelona, we prepare you for the new challenges of the communication sector by offering you a comprehensive education that enhances both your communication and digital skills, so that you become a highly qualified professional capable of adapting to a constantly evolving environment.
Testimonials
Thanks to the opportunity UIC Barcelona gave me to study this double degree, I now have the knowledge and tools needed to convey my message in any way and in any format. I continue to nurture that curiosity and passion for communication, feeling that I chose the right path and that I’m prepared for any professional challenge.
Other similar studies
- Double Degree in Humanities and Cultural Studies + Journalism
- Bachelor's Degree in Advertising and Public Relations
- Bachelor's Degree in Audiovisual Communication
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
- Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication or Advertising and Public Relations + UCLA Extension Certificate Programme
- International double degree with Lancaster University
Presentation
The double degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication offered at UIC Barcelona responds to a growing demand for communicators with skills to work not only in the field of information and writing news stories but also in the world of audiovisual creation and expression. It is a professional profile that is booming, since the versatility of a communicator is one of the main qualities sought by the print media, media agencies and different media companies or institutions.
On the other hand, the current multimedia context requires professionals with solid intellectual and ethical training to work with information, as well as creatives who can communicate through audiovisual means. Moreover, as the boundaries between information and entertainment are becoming increasingly blurry, professionals who have the ability to work in both areas will have gained significant added value.
Since these are two degrees taught at the Faculty of Communication Sciences, the large number of subjects that are shared or complementary facilitates this double degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication, since it offers students greater learning and professional opportunities. All of these elements contribute towards a very attractive, multidisciplinary and polyvalent profile, with a solid background for a wide range of jobs within the field of communication.
Double and complementary learning in the journalistic and audiovisual field opens up many more professional opportunities. Achieving the education required to excel in both fields of communication in just five years is a strategic opportunity that, above all, creates professional synergies at the highest level. That is why a professional trained in both fields is a highly sought-after profile to lead work teams, devise programmes and create new content for communication companies.
Curriculum
Internship
Direct contact with the profession from the start
At UIC Barcelona, we connect with the professional future of the student by making available a wide range of organisations in their sector where they can do work placements We also follow-up personally to ensure that the objectives set out in terms of the tasks to be carried out, learning, knowledge assimilation and acquisition of skills are achieved.
Facilities
The facilities at UIC Barcelona’s Faculty of Communication are designed to offer you a cutting-edge educational experience, where you can develop your journalistic skills in an environment that simulates the day-to-day operations of a real media outlet. From the digital newsroom to the radio and television studios, each space is designed for you to practise journalism professionally and enter the job market with confidence and real-world experience.
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Transmedia Lab: the newsroom of the futureAn innovative space with two transmedia studios (107 m²) and a digital newsroom (138 m²), where you can experiment with digital storytelling, data journalism and interactive formats. Here, you’ll work just like today’s journalists: creating multimedia content for digital media, social networks and real-time information platforms.
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Digital Media Studios: journalism in actionA professional studio where you can produce and edit reports, podcasts, interviews and news programmes using the latest technology. From radio broadcasting to video recording and editing, you’ll be trained in all current formats, preparing you to communicate across any platform.
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Cutting-edge equipmentHigh-definition cameras, advanced audio and video editing systems, professional software for data journalism, graphic design and multimedia production. Everything you need to tell innovative stories to the highest industry standards.
At UIC Barcelona, the classroom becomes a true space for audiovisual and journalistic creation. You’ll learn by doing, facing real challenges in journalism and audiovisual communication, and preparing for the future of the profession in an ever-evolving environment.
Professional Career
The simultaneous study of the two degrees will multiply your job opportunities, offering you the ability to work in the world of communication.
- Television: Presenter, director, producer, film-maker, screenwriter, editor, reporter, etc.
- Radio: Director, editor, producer, correspondent, etc.
- Press and specialised journals: Section editor, editor, content manager, etc.
- Internet, websites and multimedia pages
- Advertising and design agencies
- News agencies
- Coolhunting or trendwatching
- Departments and communication bureaus in companies, public relations and corporate communication
- Communication consultant in institutions and large corporations
- Teaching: higher secondary education and research
- Content producers
- ENG (Electronic News Gathering) professionals
- Communication in the fashion and trends sector
- Investigative journalist
- Developer of multimedia content
- Online information-management expert
- Political communication advisor
Teaching team
The Faculty’s teaching body consists of lecturers and professors who are also active in the private sector and who have long experience in the audiovisual, journalism and advertising sectors. The teaching staff are all in direct contact with the daily reality of this profession, since they combine their executive roles in the media with teaching in the Faculty. This allows students to achieve an education that is at the cutting-edge of the sector, that facilitates work placements and allows for greater labour insertion. Also, the teaching staff have extensive research experience at both a national and international level acquired through visits to and exchanges with other universities.
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Prerequisites & admissions
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Admissions
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Enrolment
Between June and September
- Tuition paid
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Welcome
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Entrance Examinations
After submitting your application you are required to take an entrance exam on our Barcelona Campus. You may take it at any one of the available times.
Required documentation
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Reservation and enrolment
If you have received an acceptance letter, all you need to do is pay 20% of the full cost of the first year. Once your enrolment is complete, you must pay the remaining 80% in one lump sum.
Acces routes
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Recognition and transfer of credits
Prices, grants and financial aid
Price
*Subject to review each year
Grants
UIC Barcelona offers various fellowships supported by both public institutes (MEC or AGUAR) as well as private UIC Barcelona funds.
For further information, please check with our admissions department:
Other grants
Those seeking undergraduate degrees at UIC Barcelona may be, also, eligible for other different grants.
Financial aid
Each payment method is adhered to the specific financing conditions of each degree programme.
Please see the attached document for details on these conditions:
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FAQ
FAQsGeneral Information
How many places are there in the three Bachelor’s Degrees of the Faculty of Communication?
In Audiovisual Communication and Journalism there are 40 places for each degree. For Advertising and Public Relations there is a maximum of 60 places.
How much do the three Bachelor’s Degrees of the Faculty of Communication cost? And how much does the Double Degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication cost?
- Audiovisual Communication: € 10,140*
- Journalism: € 10,140*
- Advertising and Public Relations: € 10,140*
- Double Bachelor's Degree in Journalism + Film and Media Studies**
* 1st course 2025-2026. Subject to revision each year.
**Price for the 1st academic year 2025-2026. *Subject to revision each year.
Does UIC Barcelona offer any grants or financial aid for studying in the Faculty of Communication Sciences?
You can find out all the various options including grants and discounts on our website. If you have an average mark of 8 or higher in your first year of upper secondary education, you are eligible for a Grant for Academic Excellence, which entitles you to an 80% discount every year of study, provided that you meet the conditions of renewal.
What is the class timetable?
The classes are in the morning, between 8.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
In which languages are the classes taught?
They are mostly taught in Spanish and Catalan, with 15% of subjects in English each year.
Do I need to buy books or any other additional materials for class?
No, all teaching materials are available on the University’s digital platform and in the library. There are no significant material-related costs.
Are the most general subjects done together with students from the other degrees of the Faculty?
All the subjects of the bachelor’s degree are held with students of the same degree, since all the subjects are specifically focused on each field.
Only English classes and 1 optional subject of the double degree of Audiovisual Communication & Journalism are shared.
From which course can work placements be done?
From the summer of the first year. These practices are extracurricular.
When are the curricular work placements?
Fourth year.
What are the Digital Media Studios?
These are the facilities of the Faculty of Communication, which contain a set, production room, sound studio, materials storage room and twelve post-production and editing rooms.
What is Transmedia Lab?
Two transmedia studios (107 m2) and a digital newsroom (138 m2).
Multipurpose spaces where our students can work and experiment with hybrid formats.
Is there a possibility to complete an exchange during the degree?
Yes, UIC Barcelona has more than 50 agreements in 27 countries. We have three types of agreements:
- SICUE: mobility within Spain
- Erasmus: in Europe
- Bilateral agreements: outside Europe
They can last a semester or an entire academic year, from third year on.
What is the double degree with IONA College?
This option is available only for Journalism and for Advertising and Public Relations. It consists of studying the first three years at the Barcelona Campus, and finishing the fourth year at IONA
College, New York. In this way a double qualification is obtained for this bachelor’s degree: in Spain and the US.
How does the Double Degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication work?
In five years you will obtain two university degrees, one for Journalism and one for Audiovisual Communication. From the first year, you will begin the two degrees simultaneously, taking the most prominent subjects of each of these two degrees. Classes will be in the morning.
Access to the Bachelor’s Degree
What is the requirement to enter to study in the Faculty of Communication if I come from secondary school?
You must pass the baccalaureate, the EvAU or equivalent and the entrance exams to UIC Barcelona to be admitted.
What do the entrance exams involve? Are they face-to-face?
They consist of three multichoice tests in English and spelling, and a brief interview with a teacher of the Faculty. The tests will be done online.
Before the test, we will send you all the necessary information to access (how to connect, user, password, schedules...).
Are there any practice exams available?
We do not provide models of admission tests from previous years, but before tests we provide details and indications that are always helpful.
Can I choose the date of the Entrance Examination?
Yes, among the scheduled calls, which you will find on our website.
What are the exam times?
From 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., approximately. The interviews are conducted the day before the tests, between 2.00 p.m. and 6 p.m.
When are admissions communicated?
7-10 working days after taking the entrance exams. You will receive an email in which you can download the resolution of the tests in the admissions portal and follow the next steps.
If I am ‘not admitted’ can I attend the next sitting during the same academic year?
No, you can only attend one sitting per academic year.
How and when is the reservation completed?
By making a payment of 20% of the total tuition for the first year, within 15 days after being admitted.
If I reserve a place and then decide not to study at UIC Barcelona, will the reservation fee be reimbursed?
The reservation fee will only be fully reimbursed in event you do not pass your upper secondary studies or the Spanish university entrance exams (PAU). This clause is laid out in the General Terms and Conditions.
What is the job placement percentage of graduate students?
88%
What is the usual teacher profile of the degree?
More than 80% of collaborating teachers are active professionals who come from the sector.
Where can I get practical experience during the degree?
We have over 470 agreements with prestigious companies.
What double degree options does UIC Barcelona offer me?
- Journalism & Humanities and Cultural Studies (5 years)
- Journalism & Audiovisual Communication (5 years)
- Journalism & BA in Mass Communication with a concentration in Journalism (4 years) UIC Barcelona and NY
- Advertising and PR & BA in Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations (4 years) Barcelona and NY
International mobility
You can take part of your studies or gain work experience abroad, and have this officially recognised
Take part in a semester or course at one of your faculty's partner universities, or look for a company abroad where you can gain work experience. In addition, you can also obtain some of your ECTS during the summer at the University of California, Berkeley (the best state university in the world) during their Summer Sessions, complete your education with a postgraduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Alumni Ambassador
The Alumni Ambassadors are volunteer alumni who will explain their experience at UIC Barcelona to you. With them you will be able to resolve any doubts that may arise about the chosen program, the University and your experience as a student.
What questions can you ask an Alumni Ambassador?
- What do you value most about this program?
- What profile of students studied it?
- What do you think about teachers?
- What professional practices did you do?
- What are the advantages of studying in Barcelona?
- If he/she already has a job and if he had a hard time finding one.
Don't miss this magnificent opportunity to learn first-hand what it means to do a program at UIC Barcelona and the value it brings you in the development of your career. If you have any specific questions about the admission process, scholarships, visas or financial aid, you can contact directly admisiones@uic.es.