Nottingham Trent University
Film & TV and History BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 140 graduates of Film & TV and History BA (Hons) and other courses in Media Studies at Nottingham Trent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
140 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Media Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £19500 £24000
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £23000 £16000 - £25000 £19000 - £32000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22307 £19442 £23218
25-75 percentile range £19184 - £25398 £14938 - £24647 £17359 - £29520

Course Description

Joint Honours degrees offer 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 stimulating joint honours degree has been created to allow you to explore the numerous fundamental issues which have shaped history and are still affecting society today. Our FILM & TV course will show you how to examine classic film and TV programmes and consider the contemporary digital revolution. This is an ideal course for anyone who has a real interest in film, TV and other small screen forms, both mainstream and alternative. HISTORY will introduce you to diverse peoples, nations and ideas from medieval and early modern right through to contemporary history within Britain and across the Americas, Asia and the Far East. 94% of History students would recommend studying at NTU (NSS 2020).

If you’re interested in the film and TV industries, how they're put together, how they work, how we create meaning from them as an audience and small screen forms then our FILM & TV course is the perfect choice for you. You'll analyse the purpose of the audience, especially in relation to how they function in the age of global corporations and through the use of digital media. NTU stands out for the diverse range of cultures that our course covers and for giving students the chance to study international cinema on a more intricate level. You'll be encouraged to use various approaches and will help you to think critically. HISTORY offers a range of ways to make sense of the past by utilising a selection of approaches and skills. The academic team at NTU teaches specialist modules informed by their own research specialisms, including; modern History , the Crusades and Real Life Work Project. This course requires you to be passionate, focused and to use digital technology to undertake independent study and library research. The History department have a close network of companies and museums across the East Midlands to help provide you with exciting placement opportunities to help you build your CV and to make your own connections within the industry.

This joint honours degree will provide you with vital skills which will help you to transition into the world of work. You'll gain skills such as; conceptual analysis, project management, excellent verbal and written communication. You'll also become confident with intellectually challenging various information and the way that it is communicated to society. This course requires you to be focused, passionate about both subjects and intellectually curious. Graduates have gone on to careers as researchers, schedulers and producers in TV and positions in production, distribution and programming in film. Other graduates have built careers in journalism; teaching; advertising; public relations; marketing; events management and social work.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Film & TV and History BA (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University

34% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
11% Engineering professionals
6% Administrative occupations
6% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
6% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
4% Information Technology Professionals
4% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
4% Skilled trades occupations
3% Elementary occupations
3% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Film & TV and History, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Nottingham Trent University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #44 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 28 university rankings of Nottingham Trent University

About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

undergraduates:
31595
postgraduates:
5235
Total:
36830
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Where is this programme taught

Clifton Campus
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