University undergraduates attending an Art History seminar with academic in the Monica Partridge building. Friday November 5th 2021.

International Media and Communications

What is communication? How does it differ across cultures? What impact does technology have? How is it used to influence and control?

As well as the big societal impacts we also explore how we are shaped by the media and how we express our own identity through communication.

Investigate a spectrum of theories and insights, tackling themes like media and cultural labor, power dynamics in the digital realm, and ethical communication complexities.

Language and Culture

Our program prioritises language acquisition, offering nine diverse options suited to all skill levels. Through tailored classes, you'll master fluency while gaining cultural insights. This interdisciplinary approach empowers you to engage in cross-cultural dialogues and connect with diverse communities.

Skills Development

The programme emphasises practical skills alongside theory, covering media analysis to cultural sensitivity. Engage in real-world projects and industry collaborations for hands-on experience in creative fields.

Hollywood Internships Program

Through internships with prominent organisations like A24, Disney, Warner, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate, and WME, you will gain firsthand exposure to the entertainment industry's inner workings, from script evalutation to audience research.

Supported by industry experts and alumni, including Peter Rice, former Chair of Disney General Entertainment Content, these internships provide unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and networking.

The awards are competitive, and part of an extensive placements programme at Nottingham

Why choose us?

Study your subject at a top 20 UK university
Participate in our Media Zone projects and gain practical skills in television, radio, and magazine production
Over 90% student satisfaction with our faculty
Connect with industry leaders and gain practical insights through our Creative Student Network
Crop-up gallery is a student-led curatorial group that aims to take up temporary residence at established exhibition spaces in Nottingham

Find out more about the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies

What our students say...

The course allows me to shape the media and communication work towards the language I am learning, for example I've taken a Hispanic Cinema module, a Transnational Media module and last year I took a Spanish Literature module. The Hispanic Studies side definitely complements the International Media and Communication side, they go together really well.

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UCAS code
Y14F

Duration
4 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2025

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About our courses

Teaching is delivered through:

lectures
seminars
tutorials
workshops
project work

Assessment is by a mixture of reflective review, portfolio (written/digital), presentations, commentary, and dissertation. Along with the traditional essays, exams, and presentations, you will get an opportunity to produce a podcast, create a video essay, pitch a business idea, or develop a portfolio.

''The department has really helped me throughout my years at university by giving me useful and constructive feedback on various different projects as well as helping to guide me through my dissertation process, which can be quite daunting at times!''

- Daisy Slater, International Media and Communications Studies and Spanish BA

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Throughout your studies, you will hone a wide array of skills essential for success across various sectors.

These include:

media analysis
cultural awareness
industry engagement
conducting in-depth research
critical thinking
strong communication skills
collaborating with teams and operating independently

Upon graduation, you will be primed for a range of exciting career opportunities across sectors.

These include:

media production
journalism
public relations
digital marketing
international relations

The skills cultivated during your degree will make you adaptable to evolving industry trends and technological advancements.

Discover more about the skills gained and career destinations of our students.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

Key stats:

78.8% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Arts secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £23,974.*

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).

*HESA Graduate Outcomes (2017 to 2021 cohorts). The Graduate Outcomes % is calculated using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

Students taking joint honours BA International Media and Communications Studies with languages may spend year 3 abroad in the country of their chosen language of study (subject to meeting relevant requirements). These placements are organised by the Department of Modern Languages.

Please note: In order to study abroad you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.

We follow the university's flexible admissions policy and take educational and personal circumstances into consideration.

Further details are available on our applying pages.

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Help and support

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