Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish),BA (Hons)

This BA Journalism and Language is ideal if you are an aspiring journalist keen to acquire professional journalistic skills and a sophisticated understanding of the rapidly changing fields of journalism and media, as well as engaging with international contexts and enhancing your linguistic skills.

Why choose this course?

• You will gain practical knowledge of the journalism field and the cutting-edge expertise needed to build, manage and navigate a career within today's media landscape.
• Studying a language - French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean or Spanish - allows you to better understand other people, cultures and the multilingual worlds in which we live. Developing advanced communication skills and intercultural awareness is also key to enhancing your employability.
• You will be taught by internationally renowned academics, researchers and writers in a school which prides itself on multidisciplinary excellence.

What you will learn

This course follows a unique multidisciplinary and cross-cultural approach. You will develop your own specialism and voice along with an understanding of the political, historical, cultural and social contexts in which journalists operate. An academic emphasis is complemented by hands-on practical modules taught by established media professionals who will equip you with all the skills you need to write, research and communicate as a journalist, as well as how to design and produce print publications, audio and video.

The languages component of this degree will enable you to reach a high level of competence in a modern language of your choice, opening a window onto other cultures through the study of the literature, film and history associated with that language. At the same time, you will master transferable skills such as essay writing, oral presentations and written reports, critical thinking and translating.

You can choose French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish, starting at the level of language that suits you, whether you are a complete beginner or a native speaker. Korean is offered starting from beginner level. If you choose this language, your final degree award will be a ‘with’ degree, so for example BA Journalism with Korean, because we currently offer this language up to intermediate level only.

How you will learn

You will be taught via a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops with an emphasis on interaction and engagement.

Language teaching takes place in small-group seminars where you will have plenty of opportunity to actively engage with your peers and our expert tutors. Classes are also delivered in the target language, allowing you full immersion in your chosen linguistic area.

This course is available to study full- or part-time. It has an evening timetable with classes taking 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. Find out everything you need to know about Foundation Years.