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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)
Birkbeck, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) course at Birkbeck, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Most popular A-levels studied
The Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) course at Birkbeck, University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Drama and Theatre Studies | C |
| Media Studies | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Religious Studies | C |
| Computer Science | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Spanish | B |
| Biology | D |
| History | B |
| French | B |
| Business Studies | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Drama and Theatre Studies | C |
| Media Studies | C |
| Physics | D |
| English Language and Literature | B |
| Film Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P395
Here's what Birkbeck, University of London says about its Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) course.
This BA Film, Media and Language is ideal if you are keen to combine studying a modern language and its associated culture with film and media studies. You will gain knowledge of film and media from different periods and parts of the world while developing your creative practice skills in film/media content creation.
Why choose this course?
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Classes are run by world-leading academics and industry professionals with links to organisations such as the BFI, BBC and Disney.
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This course will equip you with multiple skillsets essential for employment in global, multilingual media environments.
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It is ideal if you wish to enhance your career opportunities and deepen your understanding of forms, styles and histories of film and media.
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The study of languages allows you to better understand other people, cultures and the world in which we live.
What you will learn
You will combine film, TV and media history and theory with the study of contemporary trends and developments in the screen media industries. You will then be able to choose from option modules on film, media and visual culture from across the globe.
For the languages component, you will gain a high level of proficiency in your language of choice and study the literature, history, film and visual culture associated with your language.
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. If you decide to take either of these languages, your final degree award will be a ‘with’ degree, so for example BA Film and Media with Korean.
How will you learn
Learning is through lectures, seminars and practice-based work. You will also engage in teamwork to deliver film and media projects. Your learning will be complemented by annual guest lectures and workshops by media professionals.
Language teaching is delivered in the target language.
This course is available to study full- or part-time. Classes take place in the evening.
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
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The award-winning Birkbeck Cinema is equipped with 35mm and state-of-the-art digital projection. It is housed in a historic building that was a former home to key members of the Bloomsbury Group.
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Birkbeck Institute for the Moving Image (BIMI) runs a busy, intellectually stimulating programme of events, including conferences, screenings and film-related events of all kinds. You will have the opportunity to participate attend the Essay Film Festival, jointly run by BIMI and the ICA, with free admission to events hosted at Birkbeck.
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Birkbeck fosters a research-intensive environment and offers courses in journalism, media and cultural theory, arts policy and management, film and television studies, creative marketing, digital culture and East Asian cultural studies.
Careers and employability
This courrse will equip you with core knowledge and practice-based skills for work in film and media organisations, and in the creative industries. You will also develop key employability skills in advanced communication and intercultural awareness and transferable skills including:
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teamwork
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research skills
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evaluating and assessing different types of information
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the ability to present yourself and an argument.
Graduates can pursue career paths in film and television companies, museums and galleries, arts administration and teaching. Possible professions include:
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programme researcher
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museum/gallery curator
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arts administrator
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higher education lecturer.
Source: Birkbeck, University of London
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) at Birkbeck, University of London.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Film studies
• Modern languages
• Media and communication studies
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| International | £18,500 per year |
The modules you will study
For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.
How you will be assessed
Assessment is through a mixture of the following: essays, reviews and reports; oral, audio or video presentations; group and individual projects; and digital media/design exercises.
Birkbeck, University of London student reviews
Showing 24 reviews
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Although i haven't engaged with the student union alot. Its been a not so bad experience. The student union does its best to solve issues.
Foundation year student
2 years ago
The uni life is amazing. Students are respectful in terms of culture and diversity. Its fun to engage with new people and make new friends. London's a big city with lots of opportunities.
Foundation year student
2 years ago
As its based in London. The cost of living is very high. But i cannot comment on the financial support offered as I did not take it.
Foundation year student
2 years ago
The service has been great. Teachers engage with students alot. Especially in seminars
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Although i expected there to be a gym. But otherwise, the rest of the facilities such as the library or the student union experience has been fantastic.
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Overall, my experience has been extremely great. I only attend university once a week while being a full-time student. Its always fun attending classes and studying in your own time, flexibility is one of the biggest benefits.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Birkbeck, University of London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) course at Birkbeck, University of London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
low
Teaching on my course
86%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
88%
low
Academic support
88%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
low
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
69%
low
Learning resources
86%
low
Learning resources
86%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
37%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
60%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
47%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
71%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
74%
low
Learning resources
74%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
63%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
76%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
57%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
The Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) course at Birkbeck, University of London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Birkbeck, University of London graduates who took Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
40%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Administrative occupations
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Birkbeck, University of London graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£30.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£21.5k
Third year after graduation
£33.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Film, Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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