Media and Communication with Modern Languages BA (Hons)
This dynamic and forward-looking course provides you with practical research skills and informed critical perspectives, and is taught by world-leading academic staff and researchers in media, television, and cultural studies, with experienced practitioners in the field of public relations and new media. Competence in another language has become an essential skill for success in the global job market.
By combining your study of Media and Communication with a language, you will develop not only competence in the language itself but will also enhance your employability; a language distinguishes you from other graduates.
Did you know that French is an official language in 32 countries, with a projected growth to 750 million people worldwide by 2050; Mandarin is currently the language with the greatest number of speakers, and Spanish has over 470 million speakers worldwide including in Central and South American countries and the USA? You can start your study of languages at DMU (French or Mandarin) at beginner, GCSE (intermediate), or Advanced level.
You will take a 30-credit beginner or post-GCSE module in your chosen language, which will equate to two hours of language classes and one hour of cultural studies per week.
Duration Option:- Four years with placement
Intakes
- Sep
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our recent graduates have gone on to work for Cosmopolitan, the BBC, CBeebies, MentornMedia (Question Time), Hewlett Packard, and News International. Graduates have also pursued careers in both the public and private sectors and have gone on to work in advertising, SEO, sales, TV production, journalism, independent media, film, teaching, and public relations agencies. Some graduates choose to continue their education by researching the media and related subjects at postgraduate masters and doctoral levels of study.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry criteria
- Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or equivalent, plus one of the following:
- Normally 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent or
- BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or
- Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
- International Baccalaureate: 24+ points
Portfolio Required: No
Interview Required: No
We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognize all other equivalent and international qualifications
India
- Minimum of 65% average in your four best subjects (excluding Hindi) in Standard 12. We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths.
- For Engineering courses, you will need a minimum of 60% in Maths.
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
- Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
Sri Lanka
- 55-65% in three A-levels, depending on the course you choose.
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
Bangladesh
- A-levels or a recognized Foundation Course
- GPA 5.0 out of 5.0 including 4.0 in English and Maths
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
- Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
42750 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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