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International Media and Communications Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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Course summary

Explore the rapidly changing world of contemporary communications practices, and the problems such practices raise in terms of economics, politics, society and culture. International in its scope and outlook throughout, the course engages with the globalisation of media and communication and the de-Westernisation of media studies. We explore a range of theories and perspectives from around the world as well as empirical findings from transnational comparative research. Particular themes we'll cover include:

  • media and cultural labour
  • agency and power in a digital era
  • the ethics and politics of communication practices
Language learning is integral to the course. There are options across European, Asian and Arabic languages, with levels to suit your existing skills. We're a multidisciplinary department and you'll benefit from staff expertise across a range of specialisations, including:
  • media studies
  • digital media
  • critical theory
  • cultural studies
  • cultural industries
Find out more about the department and current research - nottingham.ac.uk/cmvs

Modules

Dissertation Together with your supervisor you'll select a topic, carry out research and write up a 12 to 15, 000 word dissertation. Your supervisor will have regular one-on-one meetings with you to provide advice and feedback as you go. You will do the final writing and submission over the summer. Core taught modules: Issues and Challenges in Contemporary Media; Mastering the Arts; Media and Cultural Industries Practices; Technology and the Transformations of Communication Optional taught modules You will take one from the following list: Gender, Sexuality and Media; Investigating Cultural Industries; Public Cultures: Protest, Participation and Power; Language modules Choose one from nine different Learn more about our language modules Asian and Arabic languages, with levels to suit your existing skills. You'll study the same language throughout your course, taking a 10 credit module in both the autumn and spring terms.

Assessment method

Most communications and media modules are assessed through essays and presentations. Your dissertation will be an extended piece of work tailored to a specific topic of your choice. You must pass each module with a minimum pass grade of 50%. The language modules are assessed through set exams.

Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject such as media and/or communication, or another arts, humanities or social science subject with significant elements of media theory, media sociology, political economy, and/or digital communication. IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
International Media and Communications Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS