Media and Communication with Modern Languages BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Media and Communication with Modern Languages BA (Hons)
This dynamic and forward-looking course provides you with practical research skills and informed critical perspectives, and is taught by world-leading academic staff and researchers in media, television and cultural studies, with experienced practitioners in the field of public relations and new media.
Competence in another language has become an essential skill for success in the global job market. By combining your study of Media and Communication with a language, you will develop not only competence in the language itself, but will also enhance your employability; a language distinguishes you from other graduates. Did you know that French is an official language in 32 countries, with a projected growth to 750 million people worldwide by 2050; Mandarin is currently the language with the greatest number of speakers; and Spanish has over 470 million speakers worldwide including in Central and South American countries and the USA? You can start your study of languages at DMU (French or Mandarin) at beginner, GCSE (intermediate) or Advanced level.
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Curriculum
Year one
- Introduction to Media, Culture and Society
- Analysing Media and Communication
- Networked Media
- Photography and Video 1
- Language module (Basic User A1 or A2 depending on entry language level)
Year two
- Researching Media and Communication
- Television Studies
- Journalism 1
- Media, Gender and Identity
- Public Relations 1
- Media Discourse
- New Media 1: Design and Production
- Citizen Media
- Photography and Video 2 (The Documentary Image)
- Language module (Basic User A2 or Independent User B1 depending on entry language level)
Year three
- Dissertation/Negotiated Project
- Journalism 2
- Forms and Practices of Radio
- New Media 2: Creative Project
- Advertising and Consumption
- Political Communication
- Writing for the Screen
- Audiences and Fandom
- Public Relations 2
- Identities
- Political Communication
- Music Industry Management
- Negotiated Practice – Photography or Video
- Language module (Independent User B1 or Independent User B2 depending on entry language level)
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Career Opportunities
Graduates have also pursued careers in both the public and private sector and have gone on to work in advertising, SEO, sales, TV production, journalism, independent media, film, teaching and public relations agencies. Some graduates choose to continue their education by researching the media and related subjects at postgraduate master’s and doctoral levels of study.