Leading the defense of good journalism
The School of Communication of the University of Navarra is a benchmark in the defense of quality journalism. It firmly believes that independent, rigorous and ethically committed journalism is an essential pillar of democracy and the common good.
Why is good journalism necessary?
Truth and transparency
Journalism offers citizens a contrasted and truthful vision of reality, in the face of attempts at manipulation or censorship.
Counterweight to power
Journalists question, verify and denounce, acting as guarantors of freedom in complex contexts.
Digital challenges
In a world of disinformation and manipulated content, serious journalism is more necessary than ever.
Social reconstruction
Good journalism builds trust, fosters dialogue and financial aid to overcome polarization.
Innovation and adaptation
The profession is evolving with new platforms and narratives, without renouncing its core values.
What do we propose with the new Degree?
NEW BET FOR teaching
The Study program of the new Degree proposes that the teaching of the journalisticinternship , with the corresponding production of content, be organized around the journalistic genres (news and chronicle, interview, report and opinion and criticism), which adopt the category of subject and which require the integration of teaching in different media within their content.
teaching internship UNIT
Intensive workshops with professionals who provide specific cutting-edge tools. An essay that will be located in the School itself and that implies a new way of work for students and faculty, as well as strengthening the commitment to in-depth journalism.
INTELLECTUAL training REINFORCEMENT
In order to broaden the knowledge of the world and consolidate the journalist's professional criteria, the development of humanistic training subjects has been expanded. In addition to the Core Curriculum , three new subjects will be added, dealing with the partner, legal-political and historical-cultural fields. In addition, new forms of active teaching will be introduced in these subjects, such as the inverted class , project-based learning or the case method.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
The student's international experience will take the form of a compulsory International Journalism subject with internationalfaculty ; practical exercises coordinated with teams of professors and students from other universities; and exchange programs.
What will you learn?
You will acquire skills such as:
Distinguish the functioning of the Public Communication and its psychological and social effects, as well as contemporary forms of public opinion training .
Express knowledge and ideas in a clear and precise manner through the diversity of languages and media.
Use information tools, digital technologies, data science and artificial intelligence to generate relevant news stories.
Interpret the historical evolution of the recent world, distinguishing anthropological, political, economic, social, environmental and cultural aspects that allow contextualizing information and have an impact on the practice of journalism.
Apply the knowledge acquired in the characterization and internship of written, visual, sound, audiovisual and digital languages to different areas of professional specialization .
Correct errors and manipulations made in the creative or organizational processes of editing or production and realization of information products.
Differentiate the legal and deontological system of information and communication.
To present the structure and functioning of the market and newspaper companies, their form of organization and direction, their management strategies, their systems of production, distribution and consumption of contents.
You will be able to work as...
Journalism professional in any media subject
Journalist who participates in the processes of ideation, writing, design, production and dissemination of news products. It includes the profiles of editor, scriptwriter, reporter, designer, photojournalist, producer, presenter, publisher, correspondent, special correspondent, freelance, cover writer, graphic designer, video publisher .
researcher and verifier
Journalist withresearcher profile able to develop journalistic research , documentation and content verification tasks. It includes the profiles of research journalist, documentalist and verifier.
Multimedia content producer and manager
Journalist manager for the production and management of multimedia journalistic content. It includes the profiles of community manager, social network coordinator , publisher of audiovisual content for social networks and platforms, newsletter writer and publisher , producer, scriptwriter and publisher of podcasts.
Artificial Intelligence and data analytics
Journalist with skills in data analysis and artificial intelligence applied to journalism. Includes the profile data analyst and consultant and developer of AI content for newsrooms and journalistic media.
Specialist in journalistic content analysis and management .
Journalist qualified to study and analyze communication phenomena and processes, develop advisory service tasks, process design , organization, content production and strategic development in journalistic companies, as well as to promote new journalistic initiatives. It includes the profiles of media analyst and audience analyst.
Where do they work? our alumni?
JAIME SANTIRSO
COM'13
ABC Asia Correspondent
"The feeling of being part of a welcoming community, full of cheerful and talented people: the best place to start exploring the world and yourself."
AINHOA PAREDES
COM'98
Mediaset España's London Correspondent
"The time I spent with my class was a core topic for me. It's an incredible bond".
Get to know the projects you will carry out
Final Projects Degree
A perfect opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired during the degree program.
Supplements and podcasts
In 3rd grade, students take to the streets to get the stories that will guide their monographs.
Documentaries Journalism
In 4th grade, students produce a documentary film in partnership with NGOs and local associations.
In addition...
You will be able to study a semester or a full year at a year at a foreign university and you will be able to internships in companies to apply your academic knowledge and develop skills for your future career in a global environment.