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Communications and History at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

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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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Course summary

Understand contemporary human identities and behaviours through the complex and contested historical, political, social, environmental and ideological forces that shape our experiences. A degree in Communications and History offers a powerful and meaningful combination of skills and knowledge, equipping graduates to navigate and influence the modern world. By studying both how people communicate and the historical contexts that shape our present, students gain a well-rounded and critical understanding of society. Communications modules explore a wide range of human interaction, from verbal and digital communication to media, political messaging, and persuasion. History modules provide essential context by examining past events, movements, and individuals, helping students understand how the present has been shaped by the complexities of the past. Together, these disciplines prepare students for impactful careers in fields such as journalism, public relations, and the non-profit sector—where strong communication skills and historical awareness are vital. Whether raising awareness for social causes, shaping public narratives, or adding depth to current reporting, graduates are well-positioned to make informed, thoughtful contributions to the world around them. Why study Communications and History at NTU?

  • NTU is 7th in the UK for the number of UG students in Media, journalism and communications (HESA 2023/24).
  • You will get the best preparation for your future career through work-like experiences that are embedded throughout the length of the course.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the role played by human communication both past and present and the role that this plays in shaping the modern world.
  • 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.
  • Develop a wide range of industry-ready future-proof skills that are highly valued by today’s employers - including excellent communication and critical thinking, analytical skills, digital skills and creativity.

Modules

Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Understanding the Communications Revolution, Psychology of Communication, History Matters, Transformation: Agency and World, History Online: Researching and Presenting the Past, and Journalism and PR: Critiques and Practice. To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/arts-and-humanities/ug/ba-hons-communication-and-society-and-history

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:
LV31
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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

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.
Communications and History at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS