History

Basic Information

What knowledge will I acquire with this Degree?

The study of History seeks a rational and critical knowledge of the past of humanity in order to better understand the present and make it understandable to others, since it allows unraveling the relationship that exists between the events and processes of the past and the problems of the present. Likewise, historical science contributes to unite the community and generate civic awareness and appreciation for the past and its historical, cultural, artistic and archaeological heritage, without ceasing to serve, at the same time, the recognition of the complexity and diversity of societies. , cultures and systems of human values and, therefore, to the development of attitudes of tolerance and respect towards the different points of view that derive from the various historical and cultural traditions.

The academic sphere is not at all limited to the teaching task of its members, but rather more and more vigorously, universities are being called upon to actively participate in the field of research and development (R&D). An increasingly noticeable percentage of the budget allocated to financing public universities is going to be linked to various research projects. Significantly, the role that the field of research can play in the application for a History degree is the growing demand for History graduates who wish to continue and complete their training by enrolling in Third Cycle studies, or University Master's degrees, with the aim of to carry out his doctoral thesis.

Where will I be able to work when I graduate?

But perhaps the best example of the versatility that the History degree offers when entering the world of work, is the variety of possible job options. The ANECA White Book includes eleven profiles closely linked to the comprehensive training that allows obtaining this degree: teaching; historical and cultural heritage management; archaeological excavations and studies; historical research; archives and libraries; documentalist; media collaboration; international project management; human resources management; and public administrations. There are, therefore, many and very varied professional options that a general education typical of the History degree offers us.

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 course in the academic year 2009-10.
The final verification report turned out FAVORABLE

Favorable report first modification

Favorable report second modification

Favorable report third modification

What subject areas will I address in this grade?

Anthropology
Deontology
Linguistics
Philosophy
Geography
History of art
Old history
Medieval History
Modern History
Contemporary history

Recommended Income Profile

On the recommended income profile, no restriction is placed other than that established by law (PAU). Even so, it would be desirable for the student of this degree to possess a series of characteristics and skills, such as: Interest in cultural issues in a broad sense.

Interest in the different cultures of the world.
Interest in Art.
Sensitivity for social issues.
Capacity for personal relationships.
Capacity for teamwork.
Capacity for action and initiative.
Ease of communication.
Ease for languages, it being advisable that they access the degree with an acceptable level of at least one foreign language.

Objectives

History studies are aimed at training people with a high cultural level and diverse skills for the analysis and interpretation of past and present social realities, people who are characterized, ideally, by their openness to other cultures, their intellectual curiosity and their learning ability.

Following the White Book of the Degree in History, we can state the general principles that any teaching model of History should contemplate. These can be reduced to five fundamental objectives:

1.- The title of History must seek a rational and critical knowledge of the past of humanity, so that the student can understand the present and make it understandable to others. Only the historian has such a capacity to relate the events and processes of the past with those of the present, and to discern the way in which the former influence the latter.
2.- The student of History must acquire a basic knowledge of the main events and processes of change and continuity of humanity in a diachronic perspective, from prehistory to the present world. The spatial dimension of this historical knowledge must be as broad as possible, since it contributes to developing the ability to understand historical and cultural diversity and, consequently, to foster respect for the value systems of others and civic awareness.
3.- Likewise, the Degree in History must provide a basic knowledge of the main analysis methods, techniques and instruments of the historian, which entails, on the one hand, the ability to critically examine any kind of historical sources and documents and, on the other hand, another, the ability to manage the means of search, identification, selection and collection of information, including computer resources, and to use them for study and research.
4.- At the end of their undergraduate studies, History graduates must have achieved a basic knowledge of the most relevant concepts, categories, theories and themes of the different branches of historical research, as well as the awareness that the interests and Historical problems are likely to change over time, according to the various political, cultural and social contexts.
5.- History graduates must know how to express themselves clearly and coherently, both verbally and in writing, correctly using the discipline's own terminology and, as far as possible, have knowledge of other languages to enrich their vision of history. reality and increase their ability to analyze, compare and understand the past and the present.
6.- Acquire the ability to read texts or historical documents in one's own language, as well as to transcribe, summarize and catalog information in a pertinent way.
7.- Acquire the ability to identify and appropriately use sources of information for historical research.
8.- Obtain the ability to correctly use information gathering instruments (bibliographic catalogues, file inventories and electronic databases).
9.- Manage computer and Internet resources and techniques when working with historical data.
10.- Read, analyze and correctly interpret the archaeological record.
11.- In addition to the previous training objectives, a common objective for all URJC degrees is to promote mobility, especially international mobility.

In summary, the proportionate and harmonious acquisition of this set of knowledge and skills specifically guides History graduates towards professional practice in the teaching of History, prospecting, excavations and archaeological studies, management of historical and cultural heritage , historical research, employment in historical archives and libraries, management of historical documentation, collaboration in the media and publishers, and cultural advice in all types of institutions, and, more generally, work in public administrations , the management of public and private international projects, preparation for a diplomatic career and human resource management.

TRAINING STRATEGIES

To achieve the above objectives, the following training strategies are proposed:

1.- Propose wide-ranging training content of a university nature that responds to the higher education needs of students in relation to social, humanistic, scientific and technical issues.
2.- Propose an academic curriculum that specifically addresses and takes into account the fundamentals, methods, processes and contents of historical science, facilitating knowledge of the basic tools of the historian's trade and promoting the multidisciplinarity of training.
3.- Propose the use of teaching methods that stimulate skills such as the ability to work in teams and organize projects or others that help enhance skills that are generally assumed to result from the study of history, such as mental discipline, mastery of one's own language when speaking or writing, or intellectual rigor and honesty.

Competences

In the design of the Curriculum of the Degree in History, the definition of the educational objectives in the form of academic and professional competences, in which the student must be trained and the way to achieve them, has been taken into account, based on the contributions made by the Tuning Project and embodied in the White Book of the Bachelor's Degree in History. Planning how these competencies and skills will be achieved and evaluated will allow moving from the mere concept of teaching to that of learning.

One of the main concerns in the preparation of the Study Plan of the Degree in History has been that all the defined competences are worked on by the Degree as a whole. For this, a detailed analysis of the competences in all the modules and subjects of the Degree has been carried out.

For its design, ANECA's White Paper on the Bachelor's Degree in History (2004) and the conclusions of the History Thematic Area Group of the Tuning Project (Final Report, Deusto, 2003, pp. 167-180) have been followed. In both sources, the main professional profiles for which a Degree in History must be formed are determined, and 23 transversal or generic competences and 31 specific competences are collected, these being defined as a set of knowledge and scientific, technical and cultural resources that are required to train the student in the different work areas related to their degree.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

CG1 Information management capacity.
CG2 Motivation for quality.
CG3 Oral and written communication in the native language.
CG4 Capacity for organization and planning.
CG5 Critical reasoning.
CG6 Adaptation to new situations.
CG7 Ethical commitment.
CG8 Knowledge of other cultures and customs.
CG9 Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
CG10 Recognition of diversity and multiculturalism.
CG11 I work in an interdisciplinary team.
CG12 Troubleshooting.
CG13 Skills in interpersonal relationships.
CG14 Teamwork.
CG15 Creativity.
CG16 Decision making.
CG17 Work in an international context.
CG18 Computer skills related to the field of study.
CG19 Autonomous Learning.
CG20 Initiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
CG21 Knowledge of a foreign language.
CG22 Sensitivity towards environmental issues.
CG23 Leadership.
CG24 Motivation and understanding of the importance of ethical values.
CG25 Promote knowledge and development of human rights.
CG26 Facilitate the understanding and application of democratic principles.
CG27 Orient content from and towards a horizon of equality between women and men.
CG28 Promote environmental culture and its universal accessibility.
CG29 Promote a culture of peace.
CG30 Encourage motivation for quality.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCES

CE1 Knowledge of one's own national history.
CE2 Awareness of respect for the points of view that derive from other cultural or national backgrounds.
CE3 Knowledge of European history in a comparative perspective.
CE4 Knowledge of universal history.
CE5 Knowledge of the general diachronic structure of the past.
CE6 Critical awareness of the relationship between current and past events and processes.
CE7 Knowledge and ability to use information gathering tools, such as bibliographic catalogues, file inventories and electronic references.
CE8 Ability to communicate orally in one's own language using the terminology and techniques accepted in the historiographical profession.
CE9 Ability to handle computer and Internet resources and techniques when preparing historical data or data related to history.
CE10 Awareness that historical debate and research are under continuous construction.
CE11 Ability to write in one's own language correctly using the various classes of historiographical writing.
CE12 Ability to organize complex historical information in a coherent manner.
CE13 Detailed knowledge of one or more specific periods of humanity's past.
CE14 Knowledge of the history of European integration.
CE15 Ability to communicate orally in foreign languages using the terminology and techniques accepted in the historiographical profession.
CE16 Ability to read historiographical texts or original documents in one's own language, as well as to transcribe, summarize and catalog information in a pertinent way.
CE17 Awareness of the themes and problems of the historiographic debate of our days.
CE18 Awareness of the different historiographical perspectives in the various periods and contexts.
CE19 Ability to present the results of research in a narrative manner in accordance with the critical canons of the discipline.
CE20 Ability to read historiographical texts or original documents in other languages, as well as to transcribe, summarize and catalog information in a pertinent way.
CE21 Knowledge of local history.
CE22 Ability to identify and appropriately use sources of information for historical research.
CE23 Awareness of the methods and problems of the different branches of historical research (economic, social, political, cultural, gender).
CE24 Ability to correctly comment, annotate or edit texts and documents in accordance with the critical canons of the discipline.
CE25 Knowledge and ability to use methods and techniques from other human sciences.
CE26 Knowledge and ability to use the specific techniques necessary to study documents from certain periods (Paleography, Epigraphy).
CE27 Ability to write in other languages correctly using the various classes of historiographical writing.
CE28 Ability to define research topics that can contribute to historiographical knowledge and debate.
CE29 Knowledge of languages.
CE30 Knowledge of the didactics of history.
CE31 Ability to read, analyze and interpret the archaeological record.

We must point out, as the White Book of the Degree in History does, that most of the specific skills best valued for the set of professional profiles established are of a disciplinary nature. More specifically, they have to do with knowledge of the general diachronic structure of the past, a concept in which, in addition to the competence of the same name, knowledge of one's own national history, of European history in a comparative perspective and of the Universal history.

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

Minimum number of ECTS credits by type of enrollment and course

Full-time students:

COURSE	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM
1º Course	48 ECTS	78 ECTS
Other courses	48 ECTS	78 ECTS

Part-time students:

COURSE	MINIMUM	MAXIMUM
1º Course	24 ECTS	47 ECTS
Other courses	24 ECTS	47 ECTS

Access and registration

Log in

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:

Fuenlabrada Campus

30 places (including transfer admission places)

Double degrees:

Fuenlabrada Campus	History - Tourism	10 places
	Economy - History	10 places
	History - Primary Education (Blended)	10 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.

Training itinerary

ACCESS THE COURSE GUIDES OF THE DEGREE

FBC: Common Basic Training, they are validated with their counterparts of all grades
FBR: Basic Branch Training, they are validated with their counterparts of all grades
OB: Compulsory
OP: Optional

COURSE 1
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	Historical Knowledge and Society	FBC	6
1	Physical geography	FBR	6
1	Professional Ethics and Equality	FBC	6
1	Informatics applied to History	FBC	6
1	Prehistory	OB	6
2	Human geography	OB	4,5
2	Theory of Art and Aesthetic Ideas	FBR	6
2	Descriptive Geography	OB	4,5
2	Archeology	OB	4,5
2	History of Thought and Economic Institutions	FBR	6
2	Auxiliary Sciences and Historical Techniques	OB	4,5
Total credits to study: 60

COURSE 2
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	World Ancient History	FBR	6
1	History of Moral and Political Ideas	FBR	6
1	History of Ancient and Medieval Art	OB	6
1	Ancient History of Spain	OB	6
1	History of africa	OB	6
Annual	Modern Language	FBC	6
2	Linguistic Foundations for the study of Historical Sources	FBR	6
2	History of the High Middle Ages	OB	4,5
2	History of the late Middle Ages	OB	4,5
2	History of Spain in the High Middle Ages	OB	4,5
2	History of Spain in the Late Middle Ages	OB	4,5
Total credits to study: 60

COURSE 3
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	History of Modern and Contemporary Art	OB	6
1	Modern History of Spain I	OB	4,5
1	Modern World History I	OB	4,5
1	Modern History of Spain II	OB	4,5
1	Modern World History II	OB	4,5
1	History of Spanish Constitutionalism	OB	6
2	Universal Contemporary History	OB	6
2	History of Contemporary Spain	OB	6
2	asian history	OB	6
2	History of America	OB	6
2	Current World History	OB	6
Total credits to study: 60

COURSE 4
Semester	Subject	Character	Credits
1	History of Current Spain	OB	6
1	History of European Construction	OB	4,5
1	Archival and documentation	OB	4,5
1	History of political institutions	OB	4,5
1	History of religions	OB	4,5
1	Academic Recognition of Credits	OB	6
Annual	External Internships	OB	24
Annual	Final Degree Project	OB	6
Total credits to study: 60

Material resources

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:

Degree Training Project

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.

ERASMUS (intranet)

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.

WORLD (intranet)

For more information:

URJC Mobility

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.

SICUE Mobility

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.

Regulation

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

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*

TRAINING PROCESS

REVIEWS AND REVIEWS

Validation, adaptation of studies, recognition of credits and homologation of foreign qualifications

UNIVERSITY DEGREES

Extinction of university degrees

VISITING STUDENTS AND FUNCTIONAL DIVERSITY

COEXISTENCE REGIME

Coexistence Regulations of the Rey Juan Carlos University for the Development of Law 3/2022, of February 24, on University Coexistence, approved by Agreement of March 30, 2023, of the Governing Council of the University

SCHOOL INSURANCE

School insurance

ASSOCIATIONS

Regulation of student associations

Quality guarantee

External monitoring report

RUCT link

BOCM Link

Internal quality assurance system

Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System

Composition of the commission

Composition of the Commission

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.

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.”

Final report renewal of accreditation 2023

History