Global Studies and Media
UCAS Code: LP93
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
104 UCAS Tariff points from four A-Levels (two of which must be A-Level equivalent)
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 GCSE Maths grade C/4
104 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and up to two A-Level or equivalent qualifications.
104 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
Joint Honours degrees give you the maximum flexibility to study subject areas that genuinely interest you. You’ll be able to shape your study according to your strengths, interests and career ambitions. This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in global trends and the media. This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge needed to engage with the world in your professional career and as a global citizen.
GLOBAL STUDIES at NTU will allow you to study a variety of world views surrounding intercultural communications, globalised media and world cities. You’ll gain a well-rounded knowledge of the global dimensions which affect social, cultural, political and economic issues. The course investigates the inequalities that are posed and are being posed onto developing countries and through this you'll recognise global trends and tensions. This diverse course will allow you to engage with the world as a global citizen whilst supplying you with the tools to succeed in the growing international workplace.
Our popular Media degree combines theoretical approaches to media with opportunities to learn practical media skills. We're ranked in the UK's Top 5 for student satisfaction for Media Studies (NSS 2019). This media course offers a diverse mixture of theoretical and practical approaches to the media and helps you to enhance your skills and passion for the rapidly evolving and dynamic field. You'll learn from industry professionals who are researching cutting edge aspects of media culture and who will be able to provide your studies with a range of interesting media texts from social networking sites through to anti-globalisation movements. You'll learn from industry professionals who are currently exploring cutting-edge research and who will examine media cultures from social networking sites through to globalisation movements and computer gaming. You’ll investigate the media’s role in relation to communication.
The course will encourage you to learn practical media skills which are skills that are actively sought after by employers. 95% of our Media joint honours undergraduates are in work or further study within just six months of finishing their degree (DLHE 2016/17). Our recent graduates have gone on to work in in exciting roles within a variety of organisations such as; non-governmental organisations, TESOL, television, public relations, advertising and marketing.
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