Course summary

Starting in September 2024, the School of Arts and Humanities, which includes this course, will move to our City Campus. The course itself will remain the same, with no changes to its content. If you've already applied for this course, you should have received an email explaining how this move might impact you. Joint Honours degrees give you the maximum flexibility to study subject areas that genuinely interest you. You’ll be able to shape your study according to your strengths, interests and career ambitions. This vocational degree has been created for those with a real interest in the media, film, television and other small screen forms, (both mainstream and alternative). 92% of Media and Film & TV students would recommend studying this course at NTU (NSS 2020) NTU stands out in the higher education sector for the range of cultures which this course covers. It will prepare you for diverse and busy careers within the media and film and television industries. You'll gain sought after skills such as; organisation, creativity and excellent communication skills. This joint honours course will allow you to learn from industry professionals and academics who are creating the latest cutting edge research within the field. You'll examine a range of texts and aspects of media including; lifestyle magazines, social networking sites, advertising, public relations, gaming and journalism. From this you'll develop advanced critical analysis skills of media texts, audiences and many institutions. The course incorporates theoretical and practical approaches to the media which will help you to communicate in range of ways. You’ll be encouraged to undertake work experience with influential organisations within the industry to build your CV and your connections within the industry. The degree uses a range of assessment techniques including; coursework, examinations, coursework, essays, blogs, project work and group presentations which makes it a modern and exciting course. You'll examine a range of texts and aspects of media including; lifestyle magazines, social networking sites, advertising, public relations, gaming and journalism. From this you'll develop advanced critical analysis skills of media texts, audiences and many institutions. The course incorporates theoretical and practical approaches to the media which will help you to communicate in range of ways. There is also an option to study abroad at one of our partner universities. FILM & TV complements media by helping you to progress with your learning and understanding of both industries and how they are connected. This subject will help to build your understanding of how film and TV programmes are constructed, work and create meaning for audiences. You'll learn about the role of the audience in global organisations and through digital media. NTU stands out with this course as you have the opportunity to study international cinema in depth. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the media industry from both a theoretical and practical stand point which you'll be able to apply to multiple platforms either online, on screen or in print. You'll be able to project manage in an effective manner and be able to critically analyse a range of texts, audiences and institutions. This course requires you to be organised and to be open minded about the media and film & television industry. Many of our undergraduates from this course have pursued careers in; radio, film and television production, interactive games, retail, finance and marketing. Some students have gone on to work in exciting and fast paced roles with the BBC, Sky, Brit Asia and Channel 5. 96% of our Media and Film & TV undergraduates are in work or further study within just six months of finishing their degree (DLHE 2016/17).