Undergraduate

Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) with Foundation Year

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Overview

This page covers Journalism and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) with Foundation Year across the departments we work with, including what each asks for and what it charges. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.

Teaching in Journalism covers media law and ethics alongside the practical work, which is what employers ask about.

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Entry requirements

Careers opportunities

Newsroom employers in the United Kingdom still ask for NCTJ accreditation, so check whether the course carries it. Local news, trade press and digital publishers are where most careers start, and shorthand is still tested.

Roles graduates go into

  • Reporter
  • Multimedia or digital journalist
  • Sub-editor or production journalist
  • Broadcast journalist
  • Specialist or trade correspondent
  • Editor in time

Where they work

  • Local, regional and national news
  • Broadcasters
  • Trade and business publishers
  • Digital news outlets
  • Communications and press offices
After the course

NCTJ diploma including shorthand, which many employers treat as the entry requirement.

Fees and funding

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Where you will study

Birkbeck University of London

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