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Communications and History BA (Hons)

  • Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
  • UCAS Code(s): LV31
  • Start Date(s): September 2023
  • Duration: Three years full-time
  • Study Mode(s): Full-time
  • Campus: Clifton Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

Understand contemporary human identities and behaviours through the complex and contested historical, political, social, environmental and ideological forces that shape our experiences.

A degree in Communications and History is a powerful combination that can equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in the world. With a deep understanding of human communication and the historical context in which it occurs, graduates of this program are well-prepared to tackle the complex challenges of the contemporary world.

Communications modules provide a broad and diverse understanding of human interaction and the ways in which people communicate with each other. This includes not only verbal communication, but the use of media and technology, political communications and the art of persuasion.

History modules provide a crucial framework for understanding the complex and interconnected world we live in. By examining the events, movements, and people of the past, you will gain a deep appreciation for how the world we know today came to be: the present is a direct legacy of a complex past. This knowledge will give you a critical perspective on contemporary issues and allow you to make informed decisions as a citizen, leader, or professional.

Combining these two fields of study can lead to a powerful and inspiring career path. You could work as a communications specialist in a non-profit organization, helping to raise awareness of social issues and advocating for change. Alternatively, you might work as a public relations professional, helping businesses and organizations to effectively communicate with their customers, employees, and stakeholders. You could also pursue a career in journalism, bringing historical context to current events and helping people to make sense of the world around them.

No matter what path you choose, a degree in Communications and History can provide a solid foundation for a meaningful and impactful career. You will have the skills, knowledge, and perspective needed to make a real difference in the world, and the inspiration to do so.

  • You will get the best preparation for your future career through work-like experiences that are embedded throughout the length of the course.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the role played by human communication both past and present and the role that this plays in shaping the modern world.
  • You will have the opportunity to create your own pathway through the course, with a study abroad and extended placement modules available in the second year.
  • Develop a wide range of industry-ready future-proof skills that are highly valued by today’s employers - including excellent communication and critical thinking, analytical skills, digital skills and creativity.

What you’ll study

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Staff Profiles

Kevin Gould - Senior Lecturer

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Kevin Gould is a Principal Lecturer in Late Medieval/Early Modern History (European), and Programme Leader for Single Honours History.

Steven King - Distinguished Professor of Economic and Social History

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Steven King’s primary research is on British welfare, disability, inequality, and social policy past, present, and future. He has written extensively on the long histories of disability, welfare fraud, regional…

Chris Reynolds - Professor

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Chris Reynolds is Professor of Contemporary European History and Memory Studies. Chris teaches across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that cover his research interests around Oral History, Memory

Jenny Wüstenberg - Professor

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Jenny Wüstenberg is Professor History & Memory Studies. She co-leads AIMS@NTU (Advancing Interdisciplinary Memory Studies), and is the Chair of the Memory Studies Research Group in the Centre for Research

Sergio Lussana - Senior Lecturer

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Sergio Lussana

Amy Fuller - Senior Lecturer

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Amy Fuller

Natasha Hodgson - Associate Professor

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Natasha Hodgson

Nicholas Morton - Associate Professor

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Nicholas Morton

Lizbeth Powell - Senior Lecturer

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Lizbeth Powell is a Senior Lecturer in the History, Heritage and Global Cultures Department

Matt Connell - Senior Lecturer

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Matt Connell

Colin Alexander (Dr) - Senior Lecturer

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Dr Colin Alexander is Senior Lecturer in Political Communications within the School of Arts and Humanities. He is the Course Leader for the MA Global Media and Communications

Tao Zhang - Senior Lecturer

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Tao Zhang

Andreas Wittel - Senior Lecturer

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Andreas Wittel

Nigel Edley - Senior Lecturer

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Nigel Edley

Careers and employability

Your career development

This is a major part of the curriculum, recognising the importance of University study as a route into graduate level careers. We don’t expect you to have a target career from the outset, but we will support you to develop your career aspirations, and provide multiple opportunities for you to work towards this, during your degree.

The structure of your degree, the assessments that you will undertake, and the opportunities we provide are designed to help you develop key transferable skills and competencies demanded by employers. We work very closely with a range of employers, and many employers helped shape our degrees. Our courses provide lots of opportunities for you to develop your own links with organisations and potential employers.

Joint honours humanities students develop a wide range of complementary skills. These include key skills of communication, project management, analysis, creativity, digital skills, collaboration and leadership, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity. Through this course you’ll become more confident and self-motivated, be able to work independently and in teams, and develop excellent time management skills.

This course can lead to a broad range of potential career destinations, including social media analyst, intelligence, management consultant, public relations officer, industrial relations officer and various roles in the cultural sectors.

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.

Campus and facilities

How to apply

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Full-time courses

For the full-time route just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow our step-by-step guide.

UCAS CODE: LV31

NTU Code: N91

Part-time courses

If you're applying for the part-time route please apply online using the NTU Applicant Portal.

Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.

Writing your application and personal statement

Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. So include all of your qualifications and grades, including resits or predicted grades.

Your personal statement is a really important part of your application. It’s your chance to convince us why we should offer you a place! You've got 4,000 characters to impress us. Make sure you use them to show how your skills and qualities are relevant to the course(s) you’re applying for. For more hints and tips, take a look at our page on how to write a good personal statement.

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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page. Good luck with your application!

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You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

Application advice

Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example.  After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

Writing your personal statement

Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

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