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Media and Film & TV at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

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

Course summary

Shape the future through the language of media. This degree offers an immersive experience in the dynamic and rapidly evolving visual world. Through critical analysis and evaluation of both traditional and emerging media, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how electronic visual arts shape our world and influence our culture. BA (Hons) Media and Film & TV Joint Honours course offers a comprehensive and rigorous academic experience, providing a deep understanding of the complex and constantly evolving world of media. Through critical analysis of media texts, including film and TV, and engagement with theoretical and practical approaches, you will develop the analytical and creative skills necessary for success in this dynamic and influential field. You'll learn from experienced teaching staff who are experts in their fields, gaining invaluable mentorship and guidance. The degree emphasises the exploration of media's role in shaping culture, identity, and societal values. You will engage with the latest theoretical frameworks, exploring the ways in which media reflects, challenges, and reinforces social norms and values. You'll gain a nuanced understanding of the power of media to shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. The course will also provide a supportive community of scholars and students who share a passion for media studies and visual storytelling. Through collaboration on projects and assignments, participation in rigorous academic debates, and engagement with leading thinkers in the field, you develop the intellectual curiosity and creativity necessary to excel in this dynamic and evolving field. Why study Media and Film & TV at NTU?

  • NTU is 7th in the UK for the number of UG students in Media, journalism and communications (HESA 2023/24).
  • In-depth study of media theories, critical analysis, and visual storytelling across a range of media formats.
  • Engaging with the latest theoretical frameworks, exploring media, film and television's role in shaping culture, identity, and societal values.
  • Flexibility to tailor the degree to your interests and career goals, with a range of optional modules reflecting the range of media and film and television studies.
  • Joining a vibrant community of scholars and students who share a passion for visual storytelling, developing intellectual curiosity and creativity necessary to excel in this dynamic field.

Modules

Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Understanding Media Industries, Film and TV style in close-up, International Ciné-Club, Putting Film and TV into practice, Film Programming, Analysing Popular Music, and Rubbish Film. To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/arts-and-humanities/ug/ba-hons-media-and-film-and-tv

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

14Jan

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:
P391
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.

Student Outcomes

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77%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
92%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

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.
Media and Film & TV at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS