Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)
Birkbeck, University of LondonCourse Overview
Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the BA (Hons) Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. 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? - 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. - Studying a language allows you to better understand other people, cultures and the multilingual worlds in which w... International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £9,000 | £24,000 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £30,000 | £32,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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