

De Montfort University
Media and Communication with Modern Languages
Study detals
: Bachelor's degree : BA (Hons) Media and Communication with Modern Languages : Full time : 36 MonthRequirements
English language requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
- IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
- IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
- IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
- IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses
Certificate of Secondary School Education
Speciality
Placement fee: £1,850
Pathways Available
International Foundation Certificate | International Year Zero
Additional information
Degree Overview
Through this course, you will undertake an in-depth investigation of how media and communications saturate our lives and the role that they play in society. In the past years, competence in multiple languages has been considered as key to success in the global job market, so by combining your studies with a language, you will distinguish yourself from other graduates and enhance your employability.
This degree programme will help you explore a diverse range of modules such as photography and video, television studies, and music industry management. You’ll have the chance to ask questions about representation in the media, and the place of audiences and fandoms. You will be able to choose from modules exploring journalism, political communication, advertising and consumption, and writing for the screen, gaining a range of skills that make you attractive to global employers.
In terms of language studies, you can choose from French, the official language in 32 countries, Mandarin, the world’s most natively spoken language. You can start your study of languages at DMU at beginner (French or Mandarin), intermediate, or advanced level, through a 30-credit module which will equate to two hours of language classes and one hour of cultural studies per week.
Study Reasons
Graduates of this course have gone on to work in fields such as journalism, PR, media production, marketing and as editors at leading organisations such as Brunswick, JMM PR and AKQA (Audi, Warner Bros, Nike), Mentorn Media (Question Time), Independent New Media, Yours Magazine and Universal Pictures.
DMU has achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer at DMU.
During this course you will have the option to complete a paid placement year, an invaluable opportunity to put the skills developed during your degree into practice. This insight into the professional world will build on your knowledge in a real-world setting, preparing you to progress onto your chosen career.