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Communication & Society and Media BA (Hons)

  • Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
  • Start Date(s): September 2023
  • Duration: Three years full-time, four-seven years part-time
  • Study Mode(s): Full-time
  • Campus: Clifton Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

  • NTU is in the UK’s Top 30 for Communication and Media Studies (including Journalism) in the Complete University Guide 2021 (25th).
  • Work experience opportunities.

Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of individual, group and organisational communication and identity that will enhance and directly influence the way you approach your media projects.

Fascinating new forms of politics, economics, and creative enterprises are rapidly challenging many core assumptions about human communication and identity. The possession and transfer of knowledge now lies at the heart of daily life and it’s more important than ever to understand various aspects of communication.

This course will help develop your understanding of the rapidly changing and dynamic media field. The course balances theoretical insights with practical aspects of media and communication.

You’ll develop advanced skills in the critical analysis of media texts, audiences and institutions. You’ll look at the communication between individuals, groups, organisations, humanity and nature, and the evolving media through which communication takes place. You’ll explore media cultures from social networking and lifestyle magazines to anti-globalisation movements and computer gaming.

  • This degree offers work placement opportunities.
  • NTU is in the UK’s Top 30 for Communication and Media Studies (including Journalism) in the Complete University Guide 2021 (25th).
  • 91% of Communication & Society and Media students would recommend studying at NTU (NSS 2021)
  • Study this course full-time or part-time. See How to Apply section.

What you’ll study

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our students themselves

Student Profiles

Karmen Hlaj

NTU is a great university, it has a lot to offer and it will be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make if you decide to study here. There are many international and European students, and the city itself is multicultural, making it very welcoming for anyone.

Staff Profiles

Colin Alexander (Dr) - Senior Lecturer

School of Arts & Humanities

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

Catherine Adams - Senior Lecturer

School of Arts & Humanities

Catherine Adams

Nigel Edley - Senior Lecturer

School of Arts & Humanities

Nigel Edley

Matt Connell - Senior Lecturer

School of Arts & Humanities

Matt Connell

Simon Cross - Senior Lecturer

School of Arts & Humanities

Simon Cross

Careers and employability

Your career development

Because you’ll develop such a wide range of skills and knowledge, your career options are really broad. In addition to the course content, you’ll develop key transferable skills including written and oral communication, critical analysis and a variety of IT skills. Plus you’ll become more self-motivated, be able to work independently and in teams, and develop excellent time management skills.

Graduates have gone on to forge successful careers both within large, well known organisations and the small to medium sized companies that constitute much of the UK economy. Recent graduate roles have included law, publishing, marketing, PR, retail and finance.

Recent Media graduates have also gone on to work in graduate-level positions with: the BBC; Sky; Brit Asia TV; Channel 5; and IBM.

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

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