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Branch of knowledge: Science
Responsible Center: Higher School of Experimental Sciences and Technology
Teaching modality and Campus: Face-to-face Móstoles
Credits: 240. Credits year: 60. Duration: 4 years. Implantation: progressive, first year 2010-2011
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Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Ms. Patricia Arrogante Funes course coordinators
Student attention: 91 665 5060 Student Help Box Suggestions, complaints and congratulations mailbox
Basic Information
What knowledge will I acquire with this Degree?
In general, with the degree in Environmental Sciences, the main knowledge acquired is focused on:
- The fundamentals of mathematics, statistics, physics and chemistry relevant to the environment.
- Biochemistry and microbiology.
- The foundations of environmental engineering.
- The techniques of prevention and remediation of pollution problems in air, water and soil.
- Energy and its sources as well as related problems.
- Waste management.
- Evaluation of environmental impact.
- Environmental management systems and environmental audits.
- Living beings from different points of view (morphology, organization, classification, diversity, etc.).
- Population dynamics, interaction between species and ecology.
- The basic aspects of public health, toxicology and the effects of the environment.
- The geology of formation of materials, structures and soils.
- hydrology.
- The relevance of the atmosphere, meteorology and climate.
- Resource management.
- The management and conservation of the natural environment (spaces, flora, fauna, etc.).
- natural hazards.
- Basic legal and legal aspects in environmental matters.
- Geography, statistical data management and land use planning.
- The economic aspects related to the environment.
Where will I be able to work when I graduate?
Graduates in Environmental Sciences can develop their professional work in different areas:
- Environmental impact evaluation
- Conservation of natural resources
- Waste management and treatment
- Environmental and energy management
- environmental audit
- Water depuration
- Soil contamination
- air pollution
- Development of environmental and sustainable development policies
- Planning and management of the natural environment
- Environmental education
- Economics applied to the environment
- Environmental law.
- Research
Therefore, it is expected that these graduates will be sued in:
- Private companies in the industrial sector
- Private companies in the energy sector
- Town Councils
- Research centers.
Is this Degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?
Yes (final verification report is attached), the implementation of the degree will be done progressively, starting the first year in the academic year 2010-11.
The final verification report turned out FAVORABLE
Favorable report first modification
What subject areas will I address in this grade?
- Maths
- Physics
- Chemicals
- Biology
- Geology
- Statistics
- Engineering
- Computer Technology
- Law School
- Economist
- Humanities
- Language
Recommended Income Profile
The recommendation is the same as for the previous Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, that is, Options A (Scientific-Technological) and B (Biosafety) for students from COU, and Options 1 (Scientific-Technical) and 2 (Health Sciences). ) for Baccalaureate LOGSE.
On the other hand, since the objective is to train highly qualified professionals in knowledge and skills, and taking into account the future professional activity of the Graduate, it is desirable that the student of this degree possess a series of characteristics and skills such as:
- Sensitivity for environmental issues
- Capacity for action and initiative
- Capacity for teamwork
- Sociable and outgoing character
- Fluent oral and written communication in one's own language
- Facility for other languages
- Adaptation to new situations
- Ability to work autonomously
Objectives
The degree in Environmental Sciences constitutes studies with a marked multidisciplinary content, giving graduates the appropriate training to cover environmental problems from various fields of knowledge. Future graduates must have knowledge about the theoretical and practical aspects of Natural and Social Sciences, as well as the necessary tools to apply knowledge to practice.
As a summary, the basic and general characteristics of the training pursued in the degree of Environmental Sciences at URJC are summarized below:
- The general profile of the degree in Environmental Sciences must be oriented towards the training of professionals with a multidisciplinary and global vision of environmental problems, focused from various sectors of knowledge. The graduate in Environmental Sciences will be able, from this broad vision, to coordinate and complete the work of specialists in different areas.
- The teachings leading to obtaining the degree in Environmental Sciences must provide adequate training in the scientific, technical, social, economic and legal aspects of the environment. This is so because a good environmental professional must be able to deal with environmental problems rigorously and in an interdisciplinary manner, in accordance with the complexity of their field of work, taking into account the rest of the social and economic problems of our society. .
- This degree will train professionals with a specific orientation, taking into account all the aforementioned aspects, towards the conservation and management of the environment and natural resources, territorial planning, management and environmental quality in companies and administrations, environmental quality in relation to health as well as communication and environmental education, from the perspective of sustainability.
- These teachings will provide professionals with the knowledge, techniques and practical tools necessary to achieve all the proposed objectives and to allow them to maintain an open and self-taught attitude in the face of new environmental problems and realities, new legislation and technologies, as well as new concerns and socio-environmental perceptions.
- On the other hand, aware of belonging to the European Higher Education Area, the internationalization of training processes and economic and industrial activities, as well as the global nature of many environmental problems, the Rey Juan Carlos University has As a priority objective, graduates in Environmental Sciences are able to act and develop in a professional and qualified manner in the international arena, actively promoting the international mobility of their students.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
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CON1 |
Learn about purification processes based on physical, chemical, and biological unit operations, applying material and energy balances to these processes. |
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CON2 |
Knows and relates the structure, function and organization of living beings (microorganisms, fungi, plants and animals) including the molecular and supramolecular levels, and identifies in the field the different botanical and zoological groups |
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CON3 |
Know and classify the territory in an integrated manner, considering natural risks, applying environmental policies for sustainable development |
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CON4 |
Know the basic environmental legislation, both international and national, as well as jurisprudence, on soil, water, atmosphere, natural resources, conservation, urban planning and land use, the basic legal principles and democratic values of equality, equity and tolerance for professional development in the Environment |
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CON5 |
Learn about the main ecosystems and habitats, the procedures for estimating and interpreting plant and animal biodiversity, and their interaction with the natural environment. |
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CON6 |
Identify the parameters for carrying out an economic valuation of goods, services and environmental resources, as well as for identifying and valuing environmental costs in a sustainable manner. |
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CON7 |
Know the procedure for designing sampling, processing data and interpreting statistical results. |
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CON8 |
Learn about laboratory work and identify basic instrumentation in experimental sciences |
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CON9 |
Identify the different climates and meteorological processes |
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CON10 |
Learn geographic techniques and identify and analyze the fundamental principles that govern the interaction between natural and human systems present in landscapes and the territorial patterns of human activities. |
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CON11 |
Know the general geological principles and processes, the genesis, properties and types of soils and relate basic knowledge in hydrology and hydrogeology |
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CON12 |
Learn about environmental quality management systems and the procedures for conducting an environmental audit. |
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CON13 |
Learn the principles and techniques of sustainable planning and management of natural resources |
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CON14 |
Relates environmental toxicology with the study of environmental impact assessments |
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CON15 |
Learn about computer applications used in professional development in the Environment |
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CON16 |
Learn the mathematical procedures and tools for solving problems related to the environment |
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CON17 |
Learn the principles of environmental sustainability |
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CON18 |
Identify how to develop and coordinate environmental projects with a multidisciplinary approach |
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CON19 |
Learn the basics of green chemistry and its application in environmentally sustainable processes. |
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CON20 |
Identify the terminology and transformation processes of chemical systems |
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CON21 |
Learn theoretically and applied instrumental techniques for analyzing and quantifying pollutants |
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CON22 |
Learn about the value of energy resources and clean technologies to implement energy optimization techniques. |
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CON23 |
Learn the fundamentals of geographic information systems to apply qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, based on remote sensing data, for the detection, characterization and monitoring of environmental variables. |
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CON24 |
Identify and recognize the risk of contamination in different environmental settings and manage the quality of environmental resources |
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CON25 |
Know the democratic values, equality, equity and tolerance with the diversity of societies, as well as the aspects of ethics and deontology related to Environmental Sciences and know that these principles must govern any decision related to personal or professional activity. |
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CON26 |
Understand the main challenges facing humanity, assessing their complexity and interrelationships; and be aware of the social, economic, and environmental impact that any current decision or action can have on the planet's sustainability. |
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CON27 |
Recognizes the relationship between the functionality of ecosystems and the benefits they provide to society (ecosystem services). |
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CON28 |
Learn the main tools and strategies for the management and conservation of endangered species populations. |
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CON29 |
Learn about energy management and auditing systems by evaluating the environmental impacts of a process or product using the LCA methodology. |
Skills
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HAB1 |
Demonstrates skills necessary for environmental work (observing, collecting and measuring data) in the classroom, field and/or laboratory, integrating experimental evidence with theoretical knowledge |
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HAB2 |
Uses scientific, technical, economic and legal knowledge to address environmental problems in a multidisciplinary manner |
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HAB3 |
Apply knowledge to solving environmental pollution problems |
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HAB4 |
Plan and manage natural spaces and protected areas |
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HAB5 |
It uses resources efficiently, promoting energy savings and reducing the carbon footprint. |
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HAB6 |
Uses and applies basic environmental legislation on soil, water, atmosphere, natural resources, conservation, urban planning and land use planning. |
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HAB7 |
It uses technologies and strategies to reduce the environmental impact derived from human activities, considering the three dimensions of sustainability. |
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HAB8 |
Executes environmental certifications |
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HAB9 |
Use natural resources and species, conserving biodiversity and ecosystems in a sustainable way. |
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HAB10 |
Develops the environmental restoration plan for degraded soils and natural spaces |
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HAB11 |
Prepare economic valuations of goods, services and environmental costs according to the three pillars of sustainability |
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HAB12 |
Develops and uses sustainable technological processes |
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HAB13 |
Apply the principles of sustainable development in territorial planning |
Competences
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COM1 |
Carry out your work in interdisciplinary teams with professionals from other areas |
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COM2 |
Apply theoretical knowledge to practice, understanding complex and multidimensional problems |
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COM3 |
Prepare and analyze data using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques |
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COM4 |
Shows sensitivity towards environmental issues |
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COM5 |
Uses the software applied in your field of study |
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COM6 |
Solves problems in the design and management of environmental projects |
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COM7 |
Demonstrates ethical commitment and critical thinking skills in the development of their skills |
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COM8 |
Demonstrates a high capacity for self-assessment, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit by learning independently |
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COM9 |
Correctly uses language to communicate orally and in writing, being able to manage information correctly. |
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COM10 |
Use the foreign language to communicate orally and in writing |
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COM11 |
Analyzes and plans situations allowing you to make decisions |
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COM12 |
Applies ethical principles to comply with the legislative, regulatory, and administrative provisions that govern professional practice. |
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COM13 |
Demonstrates competence to develop professional activity with a vision and critical reasoning and an active commitment to social, economic and environmental sustainability, with respect for human rights and democratic institutions, being able to contribute specifically to the achievement of development objectives linked to their field of knowledge. |
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COM14 |
Make decisions to autonomously and proactively select activities that complement their training in different contexts, based on their particular needs and interests. |
Minimum stay requirements
- The permanence of the students in the Degree studies will be a maximum of eight years for full-time students. Part-time students may request an extension of up to two more years from the Rector.
- In Bachelor's degrees lasting more than 240 credits (4 years), the maximum of the previous section will be increased by one more year for every 60 ECTS credits that are added to the 240 ECTS.
- Students must pass a minimum of two subjects in the first year. Students studying part-time must pass at least one subject in their first academic year.
- Students who are studying any official Bachelor's degree at the Rey Juan Carlos University may make a maximum of four registrations to pass each of the subjects of the study plan, without counting previous cancellations of the same.
For more information see: Permanence regulations
Access and registration
Access
Access to the official teachings of Degree will require to be in possession of the bachelor's degree or equivalent and the passing of the test referred to in article 42 of the Organic Law 6/2001, of Universities, modified by Law 4/2007, of April 12, without prejudice to the other access mechanisms provided for by current regulations.
The number of places offered for new admission are:
Móstoles Campus: 60 places (including transfer admission places)
Matriculation year
The enrollment process at the Rey Juan Carlos University is done through the Internet. You can carry out the procedures on the computers installed on campus or through any computer with network access. You can check the deadlines at registration , as well as the different requirements and necessary documents.
Validation with FP qualifications
| PROFESSIONAL TRAINING DEGREES |
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HIGHER TECHNICIAN IN MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF NATURAL AND LANDSCAPE RESOURCES |
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HIGHER TECHNICIAN IN FORESTRY AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT |
Training itinerary
ACCESS THE DEGREE'S TEACHING GUIDES
Subject Unit
| SUBJECTS THAT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PASSED PREVIOUSLY | |||||
| Course | Semester | COURSE | Course | Semester | COURSE |
| 1 | 2 | Physics | 1 | 1 | Maths |
| 1 | A | Chemicals | |||
| 2 | 1 | Environmental Technology Foundations | 1 | 1 | Maths |
| 1 | A | Chemicals | |||
| 2 | 1 | Biochemistry | 1 | A | Chemicals |
| 2 | 1 | Statistics | 1 | 1 | Maths |
| 2 | 1 | Hydrogeology and hydrogeology | 1 | 1 | Geology |
| 1 | A | Chemicals | |||
| 2 | 1 | Meteorology and climatology | 1 | A | Chemicals |
| 1 | 2 | Physics | |||
| 2 | 2 | Edaphology | 1 | 1 | Geology |
| 1 | A | Chemicals | |||
| 1 | 2 | Biology I | |||
| 2 | 2 | Contamination analysis techniques | 1 | A | Chemicals |
| 3 | 1 | Atmospheric pollution | 2 | 1 | Meteorology and climatology |
| 3 | 1 | natural risks | 1 | 1 | Geology |
| 2 | 1 | Hydrogeology and hydrogeology | |||
| 3 | 2 | Management and conservation of flora and fauna | 1 | 1 | Basic legal principles: professional ethics and equality |
| 1 | 1 | Maths | |||
| 1 | 1 | Geology | |||
| 1 | 2 | Biology I | |||
| 1 | 2 | Human geography | |||
| 1 | 2 | Applied computing | |||
| 2 | 1 | Biochemistry | |||
| 2 | 1 | Statistics | |||
| 2 | 2 | Biology II | |||
| 3 | 1 | Geographic information systems | |||
| 3 | 1 | natural risks | |||
| 3 | 2 | Soil and water resources management | 2 | 2 | Edaphology |
| 2 | 1 | Hydrogeology and hydrogeology | |||
| 2 | 1 | Meteorology and climatology | |||
| 3 | 2 | Land planning and environment | 1 | 1 | Geology |
| 1 | 2 | Biology I | |||
| 1 | 2 | Human geography | |||
| 1 | 2 | Applied computing | |||
| 2 | 2 | Environmental law | |||
| 2 | 2 | Edaphology | |||
| 2 | 1 | Hydrogeology and hydrogeology | |||
| 2 | 1 | Meteorology and climatology | |||
| 2 | 2 | Biology II | |||
| 3 | 1 | Geographic information systems | |||
| 3 | A | Ecology | 1 | 1 | Maths |
| 4 | 1 | Optional 1: Integrated energy and environmental analysis of systems | 2 | 1 | Environmental Technology Foundations |
| 2 | 2 | energy and environment | |||
External Internships
The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the Degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.
Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement your university education, while providing you with a deeper knowledge about the skills you will need once you have graduated.
The External Practices subject will consist of two phases:
- Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the graduate profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.
- Elaboration of the memory
Documentation:
For more information: External Internship Unit
Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024
Academic Recognition of Credits
Regulations for academic recognition of credits in undergraduate studies
Mobility programs
ERASMUS
The Erasmus program makes it easy for URJC students -both undergraduate and postgraduate- to study one or several semesters at one of the European universities with which the URJC has agreements.
These exchanges traditionally have an economic endowment thanks to the Erasmus Scholarships provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.
WORLD
The Munde program manages mobility with universities from countries not included in the Erasmus Program.
The possibility of obtaining a scholarship or economic endowment and its amount depends, in each case, on the agreements with the universities, countries or entities that sign it.
For more information:
SICK
SICUE is a national mobility program for GRADOS university students that allows them to carry out part of their studies at another Spanish university with guarantees of academic recognition, use and adaptation to their curricular profile.
Student support programs
Orientation to future students. The University offers various orientation programs for future students: we carry out visits to high schools and secondary schools, we organize guided visits to the Campuses, we are present in the Classroom and, at the beginning of each course, we carry out welcome days to guide students new students.
academic tutorials. Each teacher carries out, within their teaching planning, academic tutorials on their subject.
Coordinator of the degree. It works to promote coherence and balance between the subjects and the workloads of the students.
mentoring program. The URJC has this program, peer tutoring, in which the students of the last years act as mentors with the first year students.
Students with disabilities. The Support Office for Persons with Disabilities offers guidance and assistance to students with special needs.
Scholarships . The Rey Juan Carlos University manages the main scholarships and annual grants, both its own and from other official bodies: Ministries, Community of Madrid, International Organizations and other entities. It also publishes and disseminates those scholarships and grants of interest to its students and graduates. Throughout the course, students receive information about them through the different communication channels established.
Job placement program. The Rey Juan Carlos University, through the External Internship Unit and the Graduates Office, organizes conferences, workshops and various actions aimed at supporting and guiding students in their job search, to improve their employability and promote job placement . The University has a Job Exchange -a platform available to companies and graduates- where institutions can carry out their selection processes.
Privacy Policy
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
REGISTRATION
*The rates corresponding to double degrees with different degrees of experimentality will be applied as established in the new Decree 43/2022, of June 29, of the Government Council, which establishes the public prices for university studies leading to official degrees and services of an academic nature in the public universities of the Community of Madrid*
- Enrollment and permanence in URJC degree studies. Academic year 2024-25 (effective as of June 1, 2024)
- Regulation of refund of academic fees
- Admission due to change of campus or modality, university and/or partial Spanish university studies of Degree and Double Degree of the URJC
- Public Prices
TRAINING PROCESS
- Academic exemption (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title IX)
- External internships (in force during the 21/22 academic year)
- External internships (applicable from the 22/23 academic year)
- Academic Recognition of Credits (RAC)
- TFG Framework Regulation (Approved Governing Council May 26, 2023)
- Extraordinary End of Degree Award
EVALUATION
- Regulation on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes (in force from 1 September 2024)
- Review and claim of the evaluation (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title VII)
- Request for review and claim of the evaluation
- Early call (Regulations on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes - Article 19)
- Early call procedure
- Compensation Court (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title X)
Validation, adaptation of studies, recognition of credits and homologation of foreign qualifications
- Validations / Recognition degrees
- Partial validation of foreign studies
- Complementary training requirements prior to the recognition of foreign qualifications
UNIVERSITY DEGREES
VISITING STUDENTS AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
TEACHING COORDINATION
COEXISTENCE REGIME
SCHOOL INSURANCE
ASSOCIATIONS
Quality guarantee
Results report
Once the follow-up has been carried out, the quantitative information on the results obtained in the follow-up of said Degree is shown, differentiated by academic year.
Report by course:
General information collection plan
Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:
- New students
- Teacher evaluation
- Student satisfaction
- Satisfaction of the graduates
- Labor insertion
- Causes of abandonment
- Career path:
- Second year after graduation
- Third year after graduation
- Fourth year after graduation
- Degree of satisfaction:
- Faculty with the campus and university
- Teacher with degree
- of the evaluators
- Incoming student mobility program
- Outgoing Student Mobility Program
- Administration and services staff with the university
- External internships:
- Student satisfaction
- External tutor satisfaction
- Evaluator satisfaction
Survey results:
Improvement actions
The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.
- Improvement actions 2023/2024
- Improvement actions 2022/2023
- Improvement actions 2021/2022
- Improvement actions 2020/2021
- Improvement actions 2019/2020
- Improvement actions 2018/2019
- Improvement actions 2017/2018
- Improvement actions 2016/2017
- Improvement actions 2015/2016
- Improvement actions 2014/2015
- Improvement actions 2013/2014
- Improvement actions 2012/2013
- Improvement actions 2011/2012
- Improvement actions 2010/2011
Renewal of accreditation
The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.
In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”