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Digital 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

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

Course options

2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

28Jun
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Course summary

This BA Digital Media and Language allows you to build a combined degree in which you will develop digital media knowledge and practical skills that are much in demand, while gaining competency in a modern language and exploring its cultural context. Why choose this course?

  • If you are fascinated by social media, AI and online activism, and are eager to engage deeply with global cultures through literature, film and history, this unique interdisciplinary degree prepares you to thrive in a connected and multilingual world.
  • You will learn cutting-edge media theory and gain real-world, critical insight from expert academics and industry professionals.
  • This unique combination of skills and knowledge equips you for global careers in media, communications, cultural industries and international organisations.
  • You will graduate with the cultural fluency to operate in multilingual and international environments.
What you will learn You will explore how digital technologies shape culture and society at the same time as gaining hands-on experience and creative and technical abilities in content creation, video editing, digital design and multimedia storytelling. You will also build digital literacy and data awareness, including in search engine optimisation, analytics, visualisation and platform engagement strategies. The languages component of this degree gives you the chance to reach a high level of competence in a modern language of your choice alongside in-depth study of the literature, film and history from your chosen language area. 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 starting from beginner level. How you will learn This course is available to study full- or part-time. You will learn through interactive evening classes which include lectures, workshops, seminars and field visits. 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
  • You will learn from leading academic researchers in the field and acquire up-to-date skills and knowledge from experienced industry practitioners at the heart of London's global media industry. Our areas of research include: digital media, journalism, media and cultural theory, creative industries, film and television studies, creative marketing and business analytics.
  • You can hone your skills using industry-standard software such as the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, as well as specialised tools such as the 4CAT online data analysis toolkit.
  • You can attend seminars, events and guest lectures organised by our affiliated research centres and networks.
  • Our Bloomsbury campus includes facilities such as our new Immersive Learning Centre, the award-winning Birkbeck Cinema, the Peltz Gallery, and access to audiovisual equipment such as digital video cameras, lighting, 3D imaging and podcasting kits.
Careers and employability On successfully graduating from this course, you will have gained an array of transferable skills, including:
  • critical-thinking and research skills
  • advanced communication skills
  • cross-cultural awareness and intercultural literacy
  • professionalism and self-management.
Studying this course will prepare you for roles including in:
  • media and creative industries, e.g. in content creation, social media, UX/UI and journalism
  • digital marketing and communications
  • international relations and diplomacy
  • cultural institutions, NGOs and global nonprofits
  • data and analytics roles in the cultural, public or business sectors
  • translation and localisation.

Modules

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

Assessment method

Essays and a range of alternative and creative methods of assessment, including writing exercises, audiovisual presentations, digital media designs and applications, conceptual representations and online or mobile diaries.

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.

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

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