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International Media and Communications Studies

Entry requirements


A level

A,B,B

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21,P:0

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M3

Extended Project

A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

and A Level grade B.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

and A Level grades BB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Higher grades AB.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A-B

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.

UCAS Tariff

104-141

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Media and communication studies

Communication defines us as human beings. This degree gives you a chance to think critically about media and communication in your own society and in a global context.

Drawing on a range of approaches (such as sociology, communication theory, politics and cultural studies), you'll explore:

- technology - what we use and how it shapes communication

- content - what we say and how other people understand it

- impact - how individuals, groups and countries engage with different forms of media and communication

- industry – how media and communication work as an economic sector

- history – how past knowledge and experience inform current media and culture

- politics - how media empowers individuals and groups and helps change society

- ethics - the informed choices we all make in our communications and daily life

- sustainability – how the industry can help tackle global challenges such as climate change and women's rights

You'll use a range of approaches including sociology, communication theory, politics, and cultural studies. This wide range of approaches means you'll develop a comprehensive skillset that can be applied to many careers, whether media-related or not.

Language learning is an integral part of the course. You can learn a language from beginner level or build on existing abilities. You'll also use your language skills and cultural knowledge to shape your coursework.

There are also opportunities to study abroad and learn media, communication and culture internationally.

**Combine with another subject**
You may also combine it with Spanish, Portuguese, German, French and American Studies in our joint honours programme, or study alongside multiple disciplines in our Liberal Arts BA.

**Foundation Year**
This course is also available with a Foundation Year - aimed at developing potential and diversifying our recruitment.

Modules

In year one, you are provided with a firm foundation in the themes and approaches of cultural studies and media studies with a focus on the role of new media technologies in a changing public sphere, as well as receiving instruction in the academic skills needed to produce university-level work.

You will also begin the study of your chosen language with our Language Centre. There are nine languages to choose from, available for beginners and for continuers.

Year two builds on the first year by providing specific research training in the area of culture, film and media which enables you to focus on a potential dissertation topic. More specific modules allow you to explore issues around public relations, political communication and global media.

In addition, you will continue to develop your language abilities through intermediate language study of the same language taken in year one.

In year three, you will choose from a number of advanced modules ranging from activist uses of digital media to media coverage of conflict and disaster. These research-led modules also support you in your independent dissertation project, undertaken under the close supervision of a relevant member of staff.

Final year students may further build their chosen language skills and gain further awareness of the cultures in which it can be used.

Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award. You can also spend time overseas through the University of Nottingham Study Abroad programme.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£21,500
per year
International
£21,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Park Campus

Department:

School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

73%
Media and communication studies

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Media studies

Teaching and learning

82%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
87%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
72%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
89%
IT resources
86%
Course specific equipment and facilities
63%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

71%
UK students
29%
International students
29%
Male students
71%
Female students
78%
2:1 or above
20%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
B
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Media studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

99%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

27%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
22%
Media professionals
6%
Artistic, literary and media occupations

Only a small number of students study courses within this catch-all subject area, so there isn't a lot of information available on what graduates do when they finish - bear that in mind when you look at any stats. Marketing and PR were the most likely jobs for graduates from these courses, but it's sensible to go on open days and talk to tutors about what you might expect from the course, and what previous graduates did.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Media studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£20k

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£30k

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£32k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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