Media Communications and Culture BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 140 graduates of Media Communications and Culture 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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Media Studies courses of Nottingham Trent University
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 | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £19500 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £23000 | £16000 - £25000 | £19000 - £32000 |
All Media Studies courses of Nottingham Trent University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22017 | £19297 | £23262 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
All Media Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
This course offers you the opportunity to develop the advanced critical and creative skills relevant to this new digital world. Designed for those with a passion for communications, the course will develop your digital and media literacies for a range of audiences across different genres and media.
You’ll explore the role the media plays in shaping culture, identity and interpersonal communications. You’ll gain a professionally-focused understanding of media and society to develop a portfolio of practical skills in both visual and written work including advertising, public relations and journalism. You will learn techniques to create and analyse imagery and to write professionally across a range of platforms. Theoretical approaches will support your application of ideas and practical assignments will enable you to understand the global context of media communications. You’ll learn how to use media technologies to communicate in a variety of styles and formats, including pitches, briefings, video projects and podcasts. The course equips you with a combination of practical expertise and theoretical insights related to media analysis and public and professional communications. You’ll develop digital and media literacy, writing, business and presentation skills and examine advertising, journalism, popular culture and questions of identity and diversity.
Classes consist of lectures, seminars, workshops, screenings and tutorials designed to develop your skills in creative thinking, problem-solving, critical analysis, research methods, time management, presentation and group work. Graduates have gone on to work in journalism, events management, marketing, advertising and public relations. This includes roles as a social media consultant; marketing account manager; PR and marketing executive; marketing manager and digital content assistant.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Media Communications and Culture BA (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University
50% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies
All Media Studies courses of Nottingham Trent University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
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
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- #53
- #401
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 30 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.
List of 368 Bachelor and Master Courses from Nottingham Trent University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Nottingham Trent University
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Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 31595
- postgraduates:
- 5235
- Total:
- 36830
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Media and Digital Culture (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | 87% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £17600 | 98 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Marketing Communications with Public Relations (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 81% | 1% | 8% | £9250 | £17800 | 119 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Communications and Media BA (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Media and Digital Culture (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Business Management/ Public Relations and Media BA (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 43% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £14500 | 115 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Marketing Communications with Public Relations BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 93% | 1% | 8% | £9250 | £17800 | 112 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Media and Digital Culture BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Communications and Media (with Placement) BA (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Media Communications (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16905 | - | Bath | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)