Bachelor of Arts - Media and Communication with French (Honours)

This dynamic and forward-looking course provides students 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 study of Media and Communication with a language, students will develop not only competence in the language itself, but will also enhance their employability; a language distinguishes students 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? Students can start their study of languages at DMU (French or Mandarin) at beginner, GCSE (intermediate) or Advanced level.

You will take a 30-credit beginners 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.

Reasons to study Media and Communication with Modern Languages at De Montfort University:

• DMU has achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF): Indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer at DMU. [Office for Students, 2017]
• 97.3% of DMU graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating:According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
• Enhance your employability through a recognised competence in a foreign language, distinguishing you from other graduates and significantly improving your career prospects
• Work placement opportunities: Enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Previous work placements include experience at BBC Radio Leicester, Leicester’s Phoenix Cinema, and many other employers in the media industries in the UK and abroad
• Close links with local media partners: Including BBC Radio Leicester, community media organisations and Leicester’s independent arts and cinema complex, Phoenix Square; providing opportunities for work experience and cultural connections
• Multi-million pound specialist facilities: Our Creative Technology Studios feature a host of audio recording studios, broadcast-standard radio production studios and management systems, alongside stand-alone film studios equipped with multi-cameras, blue screen and green screen facilities
• Award winning student group, Demon Media: Gain valuable, industry-relevant experience by taking part in the Demon Media group; The Demon magazine, Demon FM radio station, Demon TV and The Demon website. You can also become a member of the Media and Communication Society, Film Society, Media Discourse Group and reading groups
• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal: We offer all students the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience across the world, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons. Previous #DMUglobal trips have included New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Russia and Italy to name a few

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
• Min GPA: 60.0%
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 60 (Min Listening: 7.0, Min Reading: 8.0, Min Speaking: 16.0, Min Writing: 18.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
  • Min PTE overall: 50
  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 32 (Min Listening: 2, Min Reading: 2, Min Speaking: 11, Min Writing: 11)
  • Min IELTS overall: 4.5 (Min Listening: 4, Min Reading: 4, Min Speaking: 4, Min Writing: 4)
  • Min PTE overall: 29