Communication and Society and Film and TV (Hons) Nottingham Trent University

Overview

These two dynamic subjects will help you understand individual, group and organisational communications as well as developing an in-depth knowledge of the media industry and its practical application across multiple platforms.

It enables you to shape your study according to your strengths, interests and career ambitions. Combining two subjects can give your degree an international or industry perspective that will make you stand out in the graduate employment market.

Our flexible curriculum has been designed to create some amazing opportunities for you too. Your second year of study is divided into two semesters that enables you to take part in optional work placements or go on an international exchange.

Careers and employability

As one of Communication and Society and Film and TV (Hons) graduates from Nottingham Trent University, you will possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills.

Career development is seen as a major part of the curriculum. Key transferable skills are emphasised and there are opportunities to develop links with organisations and potential employers. As a result we have an outstanding record of graduate employment.

Although graduates have gone on to develop their careers within large well known organisations (such as Marks & Spencer, BBC etc.) many graduates are forging successful careers in small to medium sized companies which reflects the nature of the UK economy.

Our recent Communication & Society and Film & TV Joint Honours graduates have gone onto careers in: broadcasting; marketing; advertising; PR; and publishing.

Other careers could include; screen writing, events management, journalism, business management and teaching. Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.