BA German and Media with a Year Abroad

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMS-100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Media Communication

Media Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCLC103Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and RhetoricHUP101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ethics, Justice, and SocietyML-102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Modern European Film: Themes and PerspectivesMS-103Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Film StudiesMS-120Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Media HistoryMSP100RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Public Relations: Strategic CommunicationsMSS106Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Hollywood: A History of American FilmPO-119Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and the People

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Compulsory Selective - German

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits of language modules at the appropriate level (advanced or beginner) and 20 credits in culture modules.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG108Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German for Beginners IMLG109Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20German for Beginners IIMLG160ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Language 1AMLG160BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20German Language 1B

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Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG100ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to German Culture (A) - 1871 to 1945MLG100BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Introduction to German Culture (B) - Since 1945

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMS-200Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Theorising the Media

Media Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select two modules from below. You must ensure you have an equal number of credits in each TB overall

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE218Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Discourse AnalysisAM-213Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Topics in American Studies II:EN-204Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Creative Non-FictionEN-236Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Writing DramaHUA207Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Business & EntrepreneurshipML-227Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20War and Conflict in European Film (Modern Languages route)MS-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Studying Digital MediaMS-221Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Creative Media PracticeMS-228Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Video ProductionMS-229Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Professional Development: Preparing for WorkMS-231Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to JournalismMS-232Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Social Media CulturesMS-235Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Media LawMSP201RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Digital Public Relations PracticeMSS202Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The History of Screen AnimationMSS217Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Approaches to Film Analysis

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Languages- Compulsory Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits at the appropriate level (advanced or intermediate).

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG210Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German Translation Workshop 2MLG260ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Language 2AMLG260BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German Language 2BMLG270ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Intermediate German Language 2AMLG270BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Intermediate German Language 2B

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Languages Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module, ensuring that you have an equal number of credits in each TB overall.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG200Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Twentieth-Century Berlin: Myth and RealityMLG207Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Song CulturesMLG244Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20German Cinema of the New Millennium

Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

None found.

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-R00Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)120Year Abroad (Languages, Translation and Interpreting)

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMLG301ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10German General Language 3AMLG301BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German General Language 3B

Media Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • Select 60 credits. • If you choose MS-311 (Dissertation) you MUST also choose MS-310 Dissertation Preparation. • You may NOT choose MS-323 Video Production and MS-327 Radio Production (you may only choose one of these options)

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE316Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language in the MediaEN-306Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Writing for Radio and ScreenEN-309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Further Creative Non FictionHUA308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Real War, Imagined War: War in Literature, Art, Cinema and MusicHUP301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Religion, Science, and SuperstitionHUP304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Philosophy and the Social SciencesML-322Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20From Page to Screen: Adapting the European ClassicsMS-302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Media, Gender and SexualityMS-306Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Digital FuturesMS-307Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Practical Web TechnologiesMS-309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Online JournalismMS-310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Dissertation PreparationIf you pursue this module you must also select MS-311.MS-311Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20DissertationIf you pursue this module you must also select MS-310.MS-323Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Video ProductionMS-327Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Radio ProductionIf you pursue this module you may NOT select MS-323.MS-332Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Drama and Documentary on ScreenMS-336Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Mediating the 21st CenturyMSP300RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Strategy, Marketing and BrandingMSS302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Signing the Screen: Film and Television AuthorshipMSS312Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Media & Communication Internship

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German COMPULSORY

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG310CSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Translation Workshop (German/English)MLG350Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10German for Professional Purposes 3

AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLG300Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Twentieth-Century Berlin: Myth and RealityMLG306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20German Song CulturesMLG344Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20German Cinema in the New MillenniumMLT307Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Interpreting - Health OptionMLT310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interpreting - Law Option (Police)