Bachelor in Humanities

During the first year, you will start acquiring solid foundations in the humanities. This includes exploring the principles of humanistic inquiry, learning to formulate and answer critical questions that speak to various facets of human existence; and synthesizing the complex movements of global history. You will also be introduced to some of the essential technical skills such as programming and digital humanities—practical skills that allow you to translate knowledge into action in our fluid world.

In year two, you’ll continue to master foundational knowledge and acquire essential skills. The city’s rich past makes it a natural space to undertake a deep dive into the history of art and material culture. In line with IE University’s innovative ethos, we juxtapose this with classes tackling digital skills such as algorithmic thinking and data processing. The tightly knit community in Segovia also makes it the perfect space for the IE Creativity Center—the first major opportunity to explore new avenues of humanistic expression.

Year three is a major step in your intellectual journey as you’ll build upon the foundations established during the first two years in advanced courses. You´ll explore the intersection of philosophy and history, further your practical experience in programming with a course based on natural language processing (NLP), and dive into marketing fundamentals. The city of Madrid and its renowned arts and culture institutions will serve as your classroom. An advanced research methods course sets you on track for the final year, where you will have even more options to personalize your learning experience.

During the final year, you will have a great degree of flexibility in designing your curriculum. The ability to choose the electives that interest you most allows you to develop bespoke specializations which might not be available elsewhere. As an international institution, IE University also encourages students to make the most of the exchange opportunities on offer in order to experience different cultures and learn from the best in their fields at other universities. You’ll conclude your experience with a self-designed capstone project that will represent not only the culmination of your IE University experience, but also serve as a major stepping stone into the professional world.