Double Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism + Film and Media Studies

The Double Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism + Film and Media Studies at UIC Barcelona gives you two official degrees in just five years (10 semesters, 480 ECTS total), blending top-tier journalism skills with hands-on film and media production to make you a versatile storyteller ready for today's multimedia world. It's perfect for creative students passionate about news, documentaries, digital content, and transmedia projects who want cutting-edge facilities like the unique Digital Media Studios and Transmedia Lab in Catalonia.

Curriculum structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation in communication basics and storytelling across platforms, introducing you to core concepts through subjects like those in the first-semester schedule, including introductory journalism and media fundamentals. You'll dive into the social role of journalism and basic audiovisual tools, building skills in writing, ethics, and simple production right from the start in morning classes. This year sets you up to think like a pro while experimenting in real studio environments.

Year 2 ramps up with practical journalism and media production, focusing on digital tools and narrative techniques as you progress through integrated coursework from both degrees. Expect hands-on work in areas like data journalism software and early audiovisual projects, sharpening your ability to create reports and multimedia stories. By year's end, you'll be collaborating on transmedia content that spans print, digital, and video.

Year 3 deepens your expertise in advanced reporting and film techniques, tackling complex projects in the Transmedia Lab with high-definition cameras and editing systems. Courses emphasize professional audiovisual content like documentaries and programs, alongside investigative journalism skills for dynamic media landscapes. This stage hones your global outlook through innovative storytelling across formats.

Year 4 focuses on specialization and real-world application, with options like Corporate Communication in journalism or Production and Direction in film, preparing you for shoots and team coordination. You'll produce industry-standard work using pro software for graphic design and multimedia, bridging journalism with audiovisual creation. Internships via 470+ company agreements kick in here for practical experience.

Year 5 culminates in capstone projects, specializations, and international opportunities like summer courses at UC Berkeley or UCLA, or even a double degree path with Lancaster University for a Master's in Global Media and Society. Final projects integrate everything—from data-driven journalism to full film productions—launching you as a multidisciplinary pro.

Focus areas include hands-on audiovisual production, digital journalism, transmedia storytelling, corporate communication, and film specializations like Production and Direction, all in state-of-the-art studios unique to Catalonia.

Learning outcomes equip you to write effectively, produce professional audiovisual content (reports, documentaries, programs), create multimedia experiences, and navigate dynamic media challenges with a global, innovative mindset.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Official Spanish degrees fully accredited by the Catalan government, with over 80% of teachers as active industry pros and 470+ company agreements for placements in journalism and audiovisual fields.

Reputation (employability rankings): UIC Barcelona's Communication Faculty stands out for practical training and facilities, producing grads ready for evolving media jobs; double degree holders access networks like UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Lancaster for top employability.