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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish)
Birkbeck, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) course at Birkbeck, University of London.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| International | £13,875 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: PP54
Here's what Birkbeck, University of London says about its Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) course.
This BA Journalism and Language is ideal if you are an aspiring journalist keen to acquire professional journalistic skills and a sophisticated understanding of the fields of journalism and media, as well as engaging with international contexts and enhancing your linguistic skills.
Why choose this course?
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You will gain practical knowledge of the journalism field and the cutting-edge expertise needed to build, manage and navigate a career within today's media landscape.
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Studying a language allows you to better understand other people, cultures and the multilingual worlds in which we live. Developing advanced communication skills and intercultural awareness is also key to enhancing your employability.
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You will be taught by internationally renowned academics, researchers and writers in a school which prides itself on multidisciplinary excellence.
What you will learn
You will develop your own specialism along with an understanding of the political, historical, cultural and social contexts in which journalists operate. An academic emphasis is complemented by practical modules taught by established media professionals who will equip you with the skills to write, research and communicate as a journalist, and to design and produce print publications, audio and video.
The languages component will enable you to reach a high level of competence in a modern language of your choice. You can choose French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish, starting at the level of language that suits you. Korean is offered starting from beginner level.
How you will learn
You will be taught via lectures, seminars and workshops with an emphasis on interaction and engagement. Language teaching takes place in small-group seminars and the course is delivered in the target language.
It 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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You will acquire up-to-date skills and knowledge from experienced practitioners at the heart of London's global media industry and leading academic researchers in the field.
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In our central London location in Bloomsbury we are surrounded by cultural institutes relevant to the study of languages and literature, such as the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies, the Goethe Institute, German Historical Institute, Institut Français, Instituto Cervantes, and Japan House London.
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You will have the chance to attend seminars, events and guest lecturers organised by affiliated research centres and networks, including Birkbeck Interdisciplinary Research in Media and Culture, Birkbeck Institute for the Moving Image, Vasari Research Centre for Art and Technology, the Centre for French, Francophone and Comparative Studies and the Centre for Iberian and Latin American Visual Studies.
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Birkbeck was ranked as one of the top four universities in the UK for its Art and Design research in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Careers and employability
On successfully graduating from this course you will have gained transferable skills important in working across a broad range of professional communication roles and settings, including:
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high-level communication expertise
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the use of theoretical concepts and perspectives
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research, analysis and project management skills
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fluency with academic concepts and theories, and how to develop original insights and arguments
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an enhanced ability to engage with the complexity of different cultural contexts and perspectives.
Graduates can pursue career paths in media and cultural institutions, journalism, public relations or professional communications.
Source: Birkbeck, University of London
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) 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
4 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Modern languages
• Journalism
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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
Essays, journalistic writing, blogging, layout, video and podcasting.
Birkbeck, University of London reviews
Showing 24 reviews
Foundation year student
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.
1 year ago
Foundation year student
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.
1 year ago
Foundation year student
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.
1 year ago
Foundation year student
The service has been great. Teachers engage with students alot. Especially in seminars
1 year ago
Foundation year student
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.
1 year ago
Foundation year student
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.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) 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?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
50%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
73%
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
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
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?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
The Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) 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.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Spanish | B | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| French | B | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Language and Literature | B | |||||
| Media Studies | D | |||||
| Ancient History | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Birkbeck, University of London graduates across each of those subject areas.
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
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Media Professionals
5%
Natural and social science professionals
5%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
40%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Media Professionals
5%
Natural and social science professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) 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 Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish).
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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