TecnoCampus Senior is an initiative that aims to promote lifelong learning which allows those over 55, with or without previous academic qualifications, to join the university and have a space for training, participation  and intergenerational coexistence.

The program consists of more than 50 subjects organised into terms where the participants will share a classroom with undergraduate students and will be able to participate in the different activities organised by the University throughout the academic year.

Below you can see the different subjects within those areas of knowledge that TecnoCampus is expert at and those which have an open enrolment period.

Areas of knowledge

TECHNOLOGY

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CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

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Objectives of the program

 

1

Open the University to older people

so that a space of learning and shared coexistence can be created with students, teaching staff and administration and services staff.

2

Facilitate the access of the elderly

to active learning in the fourth stage of life.

3

Provide a suitable framework

of coexistence, to raise awareness and foster intergenerational relationships that boost social participation.

4

Facilitate a space for debate

of cultural, social and scientific ideas that enables older people to permanently develop their personal, intellectual and social capacities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Requirements: Be over 55 years old.

Hours: Details are specified in the subject file.

Forms of training: The classes can be in different modalities: face-to-face and/or semi-face-to-face.

What degree requirements do I need to complete the studies? No previous knowledge is needed, only interest and desire to learn.

What are the subjects based on? The TecnoCampus Senior student is fully integrated into the class group and does group work with the rest of the students. This is one of the strong points of the project, the generational exchange.

How long is each course? Training hours are measured by credits (ECTS). 1 ECTS is equivalent to 10 hours of contact with the teacher and 25 hours of student dedication. The subjects are organized by terms and have a duration of between 3 ECTS and 10 ECTS.

What is a term? The TecnoCampus divides its academic activity into three periods (usually from September to December, from January to March and from April to June) with an approximate duration of 10 weeks per term.

At the end of the course, which certificate do I get? A specialization course diploma awarded by TecnoCampus, campus affiliated to Pompeu Fabra University (UPF).

Will I be able to participate in group work? The goal is to integrate into the dynamic so that there is a generational exchange, but this work will not be evaluated in the TecnoCampus Senior program student. 

Will I have access to virtual classrooms? Yes, we will give you access to the virtual training campus. Throughout the course, the experts will publish materials, content and tools that will help you get the most out of this training.

Are there exams at the end of the subject? No. Students of the TecnoCampus Senior program will be exempt from the assessment. There will be no final grade.

How can I enrol? In each subject the registration button appears, from there you can process and pay the registration. If you have doubts, you can send us an email or give us a call.

What is the price of course registrations? The price of the credit (ECTS) is €46,17.

  • The 3 ECTS subjects have a price of €138,51
  • The 4 ECTS subjects have a price of €184,71
  • The 5 ECTS subjects have a price of €230,85
  • The 6 ECTS subjects have a price of €277,06
  • The 10 ECTS subjects have a price of €461,70

How do I pay the registration fee? You can choose to make the payment in one of the following options:

  • Via credit or debit card.
  • By bank transfer. When registering you will receive the account number with all the relevant information.

Am I entitled to any reduction in price? The TecnoCampus Senior program already has a 50% bonus on the ECTS price.

What documents do I need to formalize the registration?

  • Fill out the registration form
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or document specifying your life history.
  • You will be able to access the TecnoCampus library.
  • Centre bar/restaurant services.
  • You will be able to participate in university activities (conference days, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.) aimed at TecnoCampus students that are scheduled throughout the academic year.

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If you have further questions, contact us at formacio@tecnocampus.cat

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