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

BA (Hons)

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Key information

Key information for 2027-28

Start date:
October 2027
Study route:

  • Three years full-time, on campus


    UCAS code: 1F32

  • Four years part-time, on campus

  • Four years full-time, on campus with Foundation Year


    UCAS code: 1F33

  • Six years part-time, on campus with Foundation Year

Status:
Fully approved
Location:
ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Campus, Central London
Awarding body:
University of London
Study options:
Full-time | Part-time | On campus | with Foundation Year

Course Overview

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 will I 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 (SEO), analytics, visualisation and platform engagement strategies.

    The languages component of this degree 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, Spanish or Japanese 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 starting 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 Digital Media with Korean, because we currently offer these languages up to intermediate level only.

  • How will I learn?

    We offer you a supportive learning environment to help encourage your creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and personal growth.

    This course is available to study full- or part-time. You will learn through interactive evening classes designed to help you balance your studies with work and other commitments. These include lectures, workshops, seminars and field visits.

  • How often will I attend classes?

    Full-time: Two evenings a week, October to July

    Part-time: One to two evenings a week, October to July

  • Foundation Year

    If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study during an additional year (full-time) or two years (part-time) of supported study. This option is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, 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.

    Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main full-time degree.

  • Course disclaimer

    ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

    Most of our courses are taught in the evenings, however some of our courses offer a daytime timetable. Where there is an option to attend daytime teaching sessions, this is stated in the How will I learn? section.

More Highlights

  • You will learn from leading academic researchers in the field, such as Scott Rodgers,ÌýJoel McKim,ÌýRebekah Cupitt,ÌýLina Džuverović,ÌýRobert TopinkaÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýProfessor Tim Markham, and acquire up-to-date skills and knowledge from experienced industry practitioners at the heart of London's global media industry.
  • 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.
  • We are proud of our research-intensive and internationally respected teaching across digital media, journalism, media and cultural theory, creative industries, film and television studies, creative marketing and business analytics. ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú was ranked as one of the top four universities in the UK for our Art and Design research in the most recent 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
  • You can attend our dynamic programme of seminars, events and guest lectures organised by affiliated research centres and networks such as , the ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Institute for the Moving Image, the , the Centre for French, Francophone and Comparative Studies and the
  • Make yourself at home in our Bloomsbury campus, which includes facilities such as our new Immersive Learning Centre, the award-winning ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú Cinema, the , and access to audiovisual equipment such as digital video cameras, lighting, 3D imaging and podcasting kits.

Modules and Teaching

School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication

The school's teaching and research is highly interdisciplinary, spanning cultures and periods. Academic and practice-based study will equip you for a career in the creative and cultural industries.

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Entry Requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

This course is suitable for all language entry levels, from beginner to proficiency, including native speaker level if you choose to study French, German, Italian, Spanish or Japanese. If you decide to study Korean or Mandarin Chinese, then these languages are available at beginner entry level.

  • Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need?
    • Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC)
    • Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points

    For full-time study on this course, you apply via UCAS. The UCAS tariff score applies if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a for you to work out what your qualification is worth.

  • Part-time study

    For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

  • Alternative entry routes

    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DMM

  • What are the English language requirements?

    If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

    If you don't meet the minimum English language requirements, please contact us or see our for more details about how we can help.

    Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

  • What are the visa and funding requirements?

    If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

    The visa you apply for varies according to the length of your course:

    • Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
    • Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa

    International students who require a Student visa should apply to study on our courses full-time as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If you are living in the UK on a Student visa, you will not be eligible to enrol to study part-time courses at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú (with the exception of some modules).

    As a Student visa student, you should also apply to study on campus only, as online and flexible options of study  (if they are available for your course) may affect the conditions of your visa.

    For full information, read our visa information for international students page.

    Please also visit the international section of our website to find out more about relevant visa and funding requirements by country.

    Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

  • Credits and accredited prior learning (APL)

    If you have studied at university (or have an HND or Foundation Degree), you may have accumulated credits. It may be possible to transfer these from your previous study to ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú or another institution.

Fees

Three years full-time, on campus

Academic year 2027-28, starting in October 2027

Full-time home students: £10,050 per year
Full-time international students: £19,320 per year

Four years part-time, on campus

Academic year 2027-28, starting in October 2027

Part-time home students: £7,530 per year
Part-time international students: £14,490 per year

Four years full-time, with Foundation Year, on campus

Academic year 2027-28, starting in October 2027

Full-time home students, Year 1: £5,760 per year
Full-time international students, Year 1: £19,320 per year
Full-time home students, Year 2+: £10,050 per year
Full-time international students, Year 2+: £19,320 per year

Six years part-time, with Foundation Year, on campus

Academic year 2027-28, starting in October 2027

Part-time home students, Year 1 and 2: £2,880 per year
Part-time international students, Year 1 and 2: £9,660 per year
Part-time home students, Year 3+: £7,530 per year
Part-time international students, Year 3+: £14,490 per year

Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing their course may be subject to annual inflationary increases. For more information, please see our Fees Policy.

ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú's campus is located in the historic and vibrant Bloomsbury area of central London - named one of the best places to live in London 2025 by .

Careers and employability

On successfully graduating from this BA Digital Media and Language, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

  • critical-thinking and research skills in digital methods, media theory and ethical analysis of online data
  • advanced communication skills, in both English and a modern foreign language
  • cross-cultural awareness and intercultural literacy
  • professionalism and self-management, including project planning, time management and portfolio development.

Studying this course will prepare you for roles in a range of fields and professions including in:

  • media and creative industries, for example 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.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Student Support

ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú offers study, learning and wellbeing support to undergraduate and postgraduate students to help them succeed.

Our Learning Development Service provides a lively programme of free weekly workshops building essential academic skills - from writing and critical thinking to maths and referencing - offering flexible sessions, practical tips, and online resources to boost your skills and confidence.

Our Disability and Mental Health Service can support you if you have disabilities, specific learning differences, mental health conditions or neurodivergence, by providing practical support to help you achieve your academic potential.

Our Counselling Service aims to support you with any emotional and psychological difficulties that are affecting your experience and engagement with your studies at university. It is a free, non-judgemental and confidential service which consists of a consultation process followed by time limited counselling contact.

Find out more about the full range of student services we offer at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú.

How to Apply

You apply via UCAS for our full-time undergraduate courses or directly to ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú for our part-time undergraduate courses. For more detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to apply, visit our How to apply page.

  • How do I apply to study full-time (UCAS entry)?

    If you are applying for a full-time undergraduate course at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú you apply through UCAS. Use the Apply now button on this course page which will direct you to UCAS. There you will be prompted to sign in and create an account. You will have to give UCAS a few personal details, including your name, address and date of birth, and then you can start working on your application.

    The first UCAS deadline is in January, and the majority of university applications through UCAS are made by then. Find the exact deadline date on the . We welcome applications outside of the UCAS deadlines, so you can still apply through UCAS after the January deadline, depending on the availability of places. We also take late applications via the UCAS Clearing system in August.

  • How do I apply to study part-time?

    If you are applying for a part-time undergraduate course (usually four or six years), you apply directly to ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú online by using the Apply now button. You will need to prove your identity when you apply.

    Please note that online application opens in September.

  • When should I apply?

    You are strongly advised to apply now, to ensure there are still places left, and to give you enough time to complete the admissions process, to arrange funding and to enrol.

    You don't need to complete your current programme of study before you apply - ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú can offer you a place that is conditional on your results.

  • How can I get help with my application?

    Get all the information you need about the application, admission and enrolment process at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú.

    Our online personal statement tool will guide you through every step of writing the personal statement part of your application.

  • International agents

    If you are an international agent applying to ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú on behalf of an international student, please use .

Study routes for Digital Media and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) (BA (Hons))

Please select a study route below to continue your application.

Please note that international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK can only apply for full-time, on campus routes.

Important Notice: Applications are now closed for undergraduate full-time courses starting in 2026. You can apply for these courses starting in 2027. All other courses starting in 2026 will close for application on 30 September 2026.

2027-28

Full-time

  • Three years full-time, on campus starting in October 2027

  • Four years full-time, on campus with Foundation Year starting in October 2027

Part-time