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Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

Birkbeck, University of London

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of London

Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) with Foundation Year

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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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28Jun
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Course summary

Building on Birkbeck’s radical reputation in film and screen media, this BA Film, Media and Language is ideal if you are keen to combine studying a modern language and its associated culture with film and media studies. You will gain knowledge of film and media from different periods and parts of the world while developing your creative practice skills in film/media content creation. Why choose this course?

  • Classes are run by world-leading academics and industry professionals with links to organisations such as the BFI, BBC and Disney.
  • This course will equip you with multiple skillsets essential for employment in global, multilingual media environments.
  • It is ideal if you wish to enhance your career opportunities and deepen your understanding of forms, styles and histories of film and media.
  • The study of languages allows you to better understand other people, cultures and the world in which we live.
What you will learn You will combine film, TV and media history and theory with the study of contemporary trends and developments in the screen media industries. You will then be able to choose from option modules on film, media and visual culture from across the globe. For the languages component, you will gain a high level of proficiency in your language of choice and study the literature, history, film and visual culture associated with your language. You can choose French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish, starting at the level of language learning that suits you, whether you are a complete beginner or a native speaker. Korean is offered at beginner and intermediate level only. How will you learn Learning on this course is through lectures, seminars and practice-based work independently and in groups. You will also engage in teamwork to deliver film and media projects. Your learning will be complemented by annual guest lectures and workshops by media professionals. Language teaching is delivered in the target language and takes place in small-group seminars. This course is available to study full- or part-time. Classes take place in the evening. Foundation Year If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. Highlights
  • The award-winning Birkbeck Cinema is equipped with 35mm and state-of-the-art digital projection. It is housed in a historic building that was a former home to key members of the Bloomsbury Group.
  • Birkbeck Institute for the Moving Image (BIMI) runs a busy, intellectually stimulating programme of events, including conferences, screenings and film-related events of all kinds. You will have the opportunity to participate attend the Essay Film Festival, jointly run by BIMI and the ICA, with free admission to events hosted at Birkbeck.
  • Birkbeck fosters a research-intensive environment and offers courses in journalism, media and cultural theory, arts policy and management, film and television studies, creative marketing, digital culture and East Asian cultural studies.
Careers and employability This courrse will equip you with core knowledge and practice-based skills for work in film and media organisations, and in the creative industries. You will also develop key employability skills in advanced communication and intercultural awareness and transferable skills including:
  • teamwork
  • research skills
  • evaluating and assessing different types of information
  • the ability to present yourself and an argument.
Graduates can pursue career paths in film and television companies, museums and galleries, arts administration and teaching. Possible professions include:
  • programme researcher
  • museum/gallery curator
  • arts administrator
  • higher education lecturer.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Assessment is through a mixture of the following: essays, reviews and reports; oral, audio or video presentations; group and individual projects; and digital media/design exercises.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. In this case, admission is normally based on an interview and you may also be asked to complete a written task.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £2880 Year 1
Northern Ireland £2880 Year 1
Scotland £2880 Year 1
Wales £2880 Year 1
International £9030 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Home students: Year 2: £2,880 per year Year 3+: £7,145 per year International students: Year 2: £9,030 per year Year 3+: £13,545 per year Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS