Media Communications BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

P328

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Media Communications BA (Hons)

About

Introduction:

94% of Media students would recommend studying at NTU to others (NTU Student survey 2023)
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.

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.

Our newly refurbished media labs

We have recently moved our media labs from our Clifton campus to the City. Our newly refurbished labs are close to the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism and offer all the same industry-standard equipment which is available for our students to hire out.

We are proud to be part of the BAFTA Albert education partnership

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You will need the equivalent to:

112 UCAS tariff points from four A-levels or equivalent qualifications

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Entry requirements by country

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office

English Program Requirements

Career

Careers and employability

Your career development

You’ll possess many of the attributes needed to develop a career in the field of communications and media. These include research; organisation; content production; team-working and time-management skills. Graduates have gone on to work in journalism, events management, marketing, advertising and public relations. This includes roles as a social media consultant; account manager; PR and marketing manager and digital content assistant.