Course Summary

Joint Honours degrees give 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. If you have an interest in both Media and International relations then this joint honours degree is the perfect choice for you. This course will equip you with vital skills to work in a diverse international relations role or in a more dynamic communications role. The course will also allow you to explore various current affairs which have an impact on international politics and the media. MEDIA at NTU is a popular degree which combines theoretical approaches to media with opportunities to learn practical media skills. This media course offers a diverse mixture of theoretical and practical approaches to the media and helps you to enhance your skills and passion for the rapidly evolving and dynamic field. You'll learn from industry professionals who are researching cutting edge aspects of media culture and who will be able to provide your studies with a range of interesting media texts from social networking sites through to anti-globalisation movements. You'll learn from industry professionals who are currently exploring cutting-edge research and who will examine media cultures from social networking sites through to globalisation movements and computer gaming. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS will provide you with fundamental knowledge about key issues which control international politics and current world issues. This aspect of the course will enable you to make critical and informed choices. The dynamic aspect of this joint honours course will help you to enhance your awareness of the different processes that shape our worlds in regards to complexity and connections. This course will introduce you to a wide and exciting range of fields in the public and private sectors. You'll broaden your skill base by developing links with influential organisations, learn how to make informed decisions and how these decisions then impact a range of levels. You'll be able to critically analyse media texts, enhance your communication skills and you'll develop high quality media production skills. This joint honours degree is taught through a range of lectures, workshops, and tutorials. You'll be assessed through a mixture of coursework essays, in class tests and examinations. Our recent graduates have gone on to work in exciting roles within a variety of organisations including, international aid agencies and the United Nations. Other students have followed career choices within journalism, marketing and public relations. 98% of our International Relations joint honours undergraduates are in work or other study within just 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: LP23

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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