International Media and Communication Studies and Modern Languages BA (Hons)

How does media shape society? And how far can its influence reach? On this course, you’ll explore the political, social and cultural impacts of media and communication. We’ll take your learning beyond those initial explorations to examine themes on a global scale. This will help you to understand international diversity and develop a sensitive global perspective.<br/><br/>Learning a language is integral to this degree because it gives you the key to understanding media texts in their original language. As part of your language learning, you will spend a year abroad. Many of our students say is their course highlight and find that they return more independent and confident, with experiences and skills that make them stand out to future employers. <br/><br/>You’ll study media and communications alongside a language of your choice.<br/><br/><br/>• Languages offered from beginners’ level: French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian/Croatian and Spanish<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Languages offered from post A-level or equivalent: French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course</strong><br/>- <strong>Great teaching</strong> - 91% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and 99% of students in the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>A great track record</strong> - 85% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures graduated with either a 1st or 2:1 in 2023<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Increase your employability</strong> - Open up job opportunities with foreign language skills<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Year abroad</strong> - spend a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen languages and cultures <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Beginners welcome</strong> - Start learning a language from scratch on our beginners pathway<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Hollywood Internships</strong> – Students on this course are eligible to apply to be one of our Hollywood interns who spend a summer working in Hollywood for companies such as Disney, Warner, Paramount, Sony and Lionsgate<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Industry insights</strong> – Networking and practical advice with leading media industry experts through Creative Student Network<br/><br/><br/>• Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Engaged Arts</strong><br/>All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.<br/><br/><strong>Have you seen our latest rankings?</strong><br/>Top ten for French Studies in the UK - Daily Mail University Guide 2025<br/>Top ten for Iberian Studies in the UK - Daily Mail University Guide 2025<br/>Top ten for German in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/>Top ten for Russian and East European Languages in the UK - Complete University Guide 2025<br/>Top ten for History of Art, Architecture and Design in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 <br/><br/>You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.