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.