Advanced language and intercultural skills are in high demand in many sectors in the UK and overseas. Students on this programme will be able to approach the job market with confidence and multiple transferable skills that will really make them stand out.
Professor Sarah Bowden, Head of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
08 June 2026
King's launches BA in Global Media and Languages
A new undergraduate degree in Global Media and Languages is now available at King’s with the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries and the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Global Media and Languages BA combines an understanding of media, communication and culture with the development of language skills in French, Spanish, German or Portuguese.
Students can choose from a range of interdisciplinary modules to meet their needs and interests, with topics in film, media, digital culture, politics, music, literature and cultural industries.
The course includes a compulsory year abroad, giving students invaluable skills and experience in communication and independence to prepare for their careers. This year abroad can be spent studying, working or teaching at a partner institution in Europe or beyond.
This is a unique programme offering students an excellent understanding of socio-cultural and political impacts of media in everyday life, and how language shapes our communications. The global media landscape is fast-developing and expanding. Students will be able to develop and hone their theoretical and professional knowledge on global media within the culture and creative industries, while advanced proficiency in language(s) will position them strongly on national and global platforms.
Dr Priyanka Basu, Senior Lecturer in Performing Arts, Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries
You can learn more about the programme at King’s Undergraduate Open Days on 27 June and 5 September, taking place on our Strand campus in central London, where you can meet academics from the course.
Applications for the course will open via UCAS in September.
The Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries and the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures are part of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, which is ranked top 5 in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
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