Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Language Studies (P595)

In this global, digital age, the ability to share information with multiple audiences around the world is extremely powerful. Through language people can transmit knowledge, and share stories with people from all corners of the globe. This BA Journalism and Language Studies allow students to expand their multimedia skills whilst developing fluency in new languages.

Through the modern languages component of this course, students have the opportunity to choose from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish as a main language and Mandarin Chinese as optional language. This is intertwined with the practical journalism aspect of this course; where they develop their skills in using multi-media channels such as radio, television and online media and deepen their knowledge of journalism on an international scale Students have the flexibility to choose the areas of the subject that most interest them and to explore global cultures alongside the native language.

Studying languages allows students to grow their ability of additional languages to a high level of proficiency so that they can communicate with people from all around the world. This combined with the practical journalism elements of the course, mean that the graduates are equipped to embark on a wide range of career paths.