BA (Hons) Digital Media and Language(French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish)

... United Kingdom
... Birkbeck University of London

Course Overview

Our BA in Digital Media and Language combines the study of a modern language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) with the development of academic knowledge and skills in the fast-changing field of digital media.

Not only will you become highly competent in your chosen language, but you will also gain advanced knowledge of the cultures and societies of the countries in which the language is spoken.

Our world today is increasingly digital. We can know our city’s iconic places through location-aware apps. We shape our identity alongside social media influencers. We fuel the growth of platform monopolies through small, daily gestures like posting videos or ‘liking’ friends’ jokes. We are learning that biases around race, class, gender, and sexuality are embedded into algorithms that need to be challenged.

The digital media modules are taught by leading academic researchers, as well as industry professionals with professional knowledge and aptitudes in areas such as social media, digital design, video editing, and entrepreneurship.

Graduates can pursue careers in the media and cultural industries, for example in:

translation work

digital design and management

film and television

curatorial practice

news media and PR

cultural and educational institutions

public policy or professional communications.

This degree can also provide you with transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to employment in cultural and educational institutions, public policy, third-sector, or professional communications. In addition, it provides excellent preparation for postgraduate study on courses such as our MA Digital Media Culture, MA Digital Media Management, and MA Journalism.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-120 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-BBB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • 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.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Digital Technology


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Campus Name

Central London


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

16020, (INT)


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