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

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 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 and Mandarin Chinese are offered 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.