Multimedia Journalism with Mandarin Chinese BA (Hons)

This course is subject to a review which may mean a change to the units of study.These courses give you the opportunity to study Multimedia Journalism in combination with a modern language. You will undertake practical language classes for your minor language, while also developing an understanding of the social and cultural environment in which the language is spoken.**Studying Multimedia Journalism**Our daily lives have been greatly influenced by the rapidly evolving field of digital media. Today, journalism is not just about investigative news reporting and writing. Journalists are now expected to have the skills to work successfully in broadcast, print and online production and our courses will equip you to meet those requirements. Our courses focus on the ongoing developments in the industry, providing a dynamic and challenging environment for those wishing to pursue a career in journalism, digital publishing or the wider media. **Minor languages available:** Modern Standard Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, French and Spanish.This course has a Foundation Year available.**Features and Benefits**- Our journalism teaching is highly regarded by employers and industry leaders in the North West and beyond.- Our teaching staff includes experienced professional journalists, broadcasters, web experts and authors.- Our multimedia specialist facilities and equipment meet high-level industry standards, and provide students with a professional and friendly working environment.- Our courses are multimedia-focused to meet the needs of today's media employers and our journalism course provides students with the skills to work in the fields of print, newspapers and magazines, online and in broadcast.- Our Language Resource Centre is equipped with PCs and voice recognition software for language training. It is also home to our multimedia and audio language learning laboratories, media booths for group-work with PCs or large flat screen TVs and multiple satellite channels broadcast in foreign languages with recording facilities.- Many of our 30+ academic, research and support staff are native speakers of French, German, Italian, Spanish, Modern Standard Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. We also have multiple connections with language groups across Manchester to ensure you can converse in your chosen language.