Course Summary

ENGLISH at NTU is taught by award-winning and internationally-recognised academics. The course is extremely flexible, offering a broad range of optional modules that allow you to pursue your interests for the written word, from Shakespeare right through to travel writing. MEDIA is a popular course which gives you creative freedom to design your perfect degree by offering a mixture of theoretical and practical modules that consider approaches to the media. BA (Hons) English and Media has an 82% student satisfaction rate (NSS 2020). English at NTU offers students the opportunity to study literature from the Renaissance period right through to the 21st Century as well as delving into creative and professional writing. You'll gain expert teaching from our award winning writers and researchers who will introduce you to a selection of exciting texts and support you to secure sufficient work placement opportunities that will benefit you with transferable skills for your career. English will help develop your written and verbal communication, enhance your professional and academic writing and help you to become more employable. 100% of English students would recommend studying at NTU (NSS 2020). Media is an exciting degree which will allow you to learn from industry professionals and academics who are creating the latest cutting edge research within the field. You'll examine a range of texts and aspects of media including; lifestyle magazines, social networking sites, advertising, public relations, gaming and journalism. From this you'll develop advanced critical analysis skills of media texts, audiences and many institutions. The course incorporates theoretical and practical approaches to the media which will help you to communicate in range of ways. You’ll be encouraged to undertake work experience with influential organisations within the industry to build your CV and your connections within the industry. The degree uses a range of assessment techniques including; coursework, examinations, coursework, essays, blogs, project work and group presentations which makes it a modern and exciting course. There is also an option to study abroad at one of our partner universities to gain more independence and to enrich your travelling experience. Media will help you to develop advanced skills to critically analyse media texts, audiences and institutions. You'll also gain invaluable media production skills. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the media industry from both a theoretical and practical stand point which you'll be able to apply to multiple platforms either online, on screen or in print. You'll l be able to project manage in an effective manner and be able to critically analyse a range of texts, audiences and institutions. Our recent graduates have gone onto work in many different roles including; accounting, project management, journalism, marketing, advertising, film and TV, teaching, social work and events management. 97% of our English joint honours undergraduates are in work or further study within six months of finishing their degree (DLHE 2016/17).

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January 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: PQ33

Institution code: N91

Campus Name: Clifton Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points from four A-Levels (two of which must be A-Level equivalent)

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3

112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and up to two A-Level or equivalent qualifications.

112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 70%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees for 2022 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2021 are £9250. 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.

Provider information

50 Shakespeare Street
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Nottingham
NG1 4FQ

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