At TECH we offer you the most complete specialization of the moment so that you can increase your skills in the field of journalism and give a boost to your profession"

This postgraduate certificate in Social Phenomena provides professional journalists with the theoretical resources and analytical strategies necessary to perform specialized work in their daily practice, addressing two related disciplines: journalism and sociology, of relevant use in the field of international journalism.

Religion, migration and inequality are just some of the highlights of this program, which gives special relevance to conflicts and terrorism, one of the main topics covered in international journalism. 

They are a growing phenomenon in today's world, motivated by numerous factors such as unresolved regional tensions, the dismantling of the rule of law, the usurpation or absence of institutions, illicit economic benefits or the lack of resources, often as a consequence of climate change. 

The rise of nationalism or violent extremism has made terrorism a widespread both in countries involved in violent conflict or with high levels of political terror. It has also become a problem in economically developed states, but where lack of opportunities, social exclusion and the nation's involvement in an external conflict are the driving force of terrorist tendencies. Moreover, Hate Speech has become a trend in many European countries and in North America, and its spread comes hand in hand with technology. The Internet is the transmitter channel through which extremists have unprecedented access to viewers around the world, whether broadcasting propaganda, recruiting cybernauts, buying weapons or disseminating graphic images of terrorist acts such as the Christchurch massacre in New Zealand, which was broadcast live on Facebook.

Thanks to this postgraduate certificate, the international journalist will know the different types of conflicts to cover and how to cover them, according to their origin, their geographical area and the parties involved.

In addition, this training has the advantage of being taken in a 100% online format, which will allow students not only to adjust their study time according to their needs, but also to be able to specialize from anywhere, as long as they have an Internet connection and a computer or mobile device.

A 100% online update that will allow you to combine your studies with the rest of your daily activities”

This postgraduate certificate in Social Phenomena contains the most complete and up-to-date academic program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in international journalism
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest developments in Social Phenomena
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• A special emphasis on innovative methodologies in the field of the international journalism
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in situations focused on journalism and digital communication
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

We provide you with the best training currently available in international journalism. You only have to bring your enthusiasm to study”

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of journalism who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, where the student must try to solve different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this, the professional will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by recognized experts in Social Phenomena, with extensive experience.

We offer you the best teaching methodology and a multitude of practical cases to simulate the real life situations that you could face throughout your career"

Know the latest trends in international journalism and be the best in this sector"

This postgraduate certificate is aimed at professional journalists, so that they can acquire the necessary tools to develop in the field, learning about the latest trends and delving into the issues that are at the forefront of this branch of knowledge. Only with the proper preparation will a journalist be able to capture everything that happens in the international scene.

If your objective is to develop your career in the international field, we offer what you are looking for at TECH” 

General Objectives

• Develop multidisciplinary training through sociology between the field of international relations and the media, as well as in historical or identity issues, which are key in contextualizing regional situations
• Examine the main approaches of Contemporary Social Theory and analyze the transformations and transitions of contemporary societies
• Provide the appropriate theoretical and analytical tools for an in-depth understanding of social events in the global context
• Analyze the role of the media in global conflicts from different sociological perspectives
• Differentiate between types of conflicts according to their geographical zone, the actors involved and the origin
• Analyze the factors that cause conflicts
• Examine the factors that lead to terrorism and how it is articulated

Specific Objectives

• Analyze the concept of sociology, the main streams of sociological thought and their relevant role for better journalistic work
• Reflect on the responsibility and commitment of journalism to society
• Raise awareness of the power of the media by reinforcing critical thinking and objectivity
• Develop specialized knowledge of the contemporary world, historical evolution and social theories 
• Determine the characteristics and complexity of the problems which affect different societies and cultures
• Contextualize regional situations through adequate sociological analysis
• Understand the cultural dimensions of groups and societies in the development of cooperation relationships and conflict in the international context
• Examine the religious phenomenon and know the global situation of religion
• Develop specialized knowledge of social, gender and ethnic inequality
• Analyze the current situation in terms of migration and its social, political, economic and cultural consequences
• Examine the evolution of conflicts throughout history, until the present day
• Analyze hate speech
• Address the link between technology and the diffusion of extremist ideas
• Specify the cases of terrorism with the greatest impact from the extreme right and the factors that led to it
• Analyze the regional tensions that still persist today
• Determine the role of the United Nations in conflicts and international intervention
• Relate global impacts and localized conflicts

Develop your skills to become a versatile journalist at the forefront of the the latest trends”