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English and Media at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Nottingham Trent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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28Jun
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Undergraduate

Course summary

Explore the power of language and media in shaping culture and society. Engage with cutting-edge theories and analysis of literature and digital media, develop critical thinking and communication skills that are highly valued by employers. This degree presents a unique opportunity for you to examine the dynamic interplay between language and media in shaping contemporary culture and society. This interdisciplinary programme offers a comprehensive approach to the study of literature and digital media, providing you with a rigorous and analytical foundation that prepares you for careers across a broad range of fields. The curriculum encompasses coursework that engages you in critical thinking, analysis, and communication, all of which are highly valued in the professional world. The degree's emphasis on cutting-edge theories and analysis of media affords a nuanced understanding of the intricate relationship between language and media in shaping society. Our teaching staff, who are leaders in their fields, provide you with expert guidance and mentorship throughout your academic journey. They bring to the course a wealth of experience and knowledge, engaging students in a range of topics that span the cultural, historical, and social contexts of literature and media. We provide you with opportunities to gain practical experience in the field. The course offers the opportunity for extended placements with organisations in the media and communications industries, enabling you to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. You are also offered valuable networking opportunities and insights into career paths in the media industry. Why study English and Media at NTU?

  • NTU is 7th in the UK for the number of UG students in Media, journalism and communications (HESA 2023/24).
  • Study in a UNESCO City of Literature. NTU is a lead partner of Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature, and has established a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a host of partners in the creative industries.
  • Gain practical experience through placements with media and communications organisations, employer-led projects and volunteering.
  • 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.
  • Engage in theoretical and industry-relevant coursework that develops critical thinking, analysis, creativity and communication skills.
  • Explore the dynamic interplay between language and media in shaping contemporary culture and society.

Modules

Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Literary Pasts, Presents and Futures, Analysing Media Texts, Global Narratives in English, Rebel Literatures, Working with Scripts, Analysing Popular Music, Researching Media and Communications, and The Body and Popular Culture. To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/arts-and-humanities/ug/ba-hons-english-and-media

Assessment method

We use a varied and diverse range of coursework assessments to develop your skills and support your progress. These include digital projects, reviews, case-studies, essays, presentations and reports. Our innovative approach to assessment means that in Year One you will develop and enhance a complementary set of key skills for success in second and third year, and throughout the degree the varied assessment pattern will enable you to engage with the past and prepare for your future through an exciting array of projects.

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

15Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
PQ33
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus code:
1

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2025 are £9535 .The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.
English and Media at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS