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Media Communications 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

Prepare for a dynamic media career with this practical and skills-orientated degree. The BA (Hons) Media Communications course is designed to prepare you for a fast-paced and ever-evolving media landscape. You'll develop essential skills as a professional communicator, supported by expert academics and real-world experiences. This course combines theory with hands-on practice, allowing you to explore digital technologies, media applications, and their impact on society. You'll work with media professionals, undertake placements, and engage in projects tailored to your interests and career goals. By the end, you'll be equipped to excel in various media roles, from content creation to social media management, and be ready for a successful career in the global media industry. Why study Media Communications at NTU?

  • 94% of Media students would recommend studying at NTU to others (NTU Student survey 2023)
  • NTU is 7th in the UK for the number of UG students in Media, journalism and communications (HESA 2023/24).
  • Gain course relevant experience by getting involved in award winning student TV and radio.
  • Learn in our brand new media labs, in an industry standard setting.
  • Study modules designed to get you ready for the workplace and work on real briefs alongside honing your academic skills.

Modules

Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Content Creation, Understanding Creative Industries, Launch: Advertising, PR and the New Creativity, Pitch: Media Communications in Action, Branding for Media Production, Photojournalism, Podcasting, and Global Journalism. To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/arts-and-humanities/ug/media-communications

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:
P328
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

Operated by the Office for Students
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 Communications at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS