BA (Hons) French and Journalism, Media and Communication in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

Why choose this course? French stands as a globally significant language, serving as the native tongue for over 100 million individuals worldwide, with an additional 60 million speaking it as their secondary language. Our program offers you the opportunity to develop fluency in French while providing a year abroad to immerse yourself in another culture through living, working, or studying. The contemporary media landscape has evolved far beyond conventional print and broadcast journalism. It now encompasses digital content creators like bloggers and vloggers, independent writers and editors, podcast producers, entertainment industry professionals, game developers, app designers, marketing specialists, and numerous other roles. Top media professionals today excel not just in traditional skills like reporting and editing, but also demonstrate exceptional communication abilities across all platforms. They combine creativity with business acumen, showing curiosity, adaptability, and teamwork - qualities that align perfectly with Strathclyde's fundamental principles in education, research, and community involvement. Career Prospects Our French program alumni have established careers in diverse global sectors, holding positions such as: - News professionals - Business founders - Legal practitioners - Engineering specialists - Academic professionals - Corporate leaders - Language experts - Research analysts - Technology specialists - Government officials All language graduates acquire versatile skills highly sought by employers, including superior verbal and written proficiency, interpretation/translation capabilities, and exceptional interpersonal communication talents. Our Journalism, Media & Communication alumni have earned recognition in student journalism competitions and progressed to prominent roles at national publications, regional media outlets, and as successful writers. Graduates hold positions including communications officer, media relations specialist, independent journalist, development officer, and public relations coordinator.