Overview

If you aspire to work in diplomatic relations or want to focus on a career in international communications then this is a great course for you. The Media and International Relations (Hons) course from Nottingham Trent University combines theoretical and practical training in media and communications. You’ll develop an understanding of the changing world in which we live, exploring relations between states, peoples, social movements, and cultural and religious groups.

You'll develop a greater awareness of the complexity and connectedness of the processes that shape our worlds, and the role of international communication.

• This degree offers work placement opportunities.
• 98% of International Relations joint honours graduates are in work or further study within just six months of finishing their degree (DHLE 2016 /17).
• 95% of our Media joint honours graduates are in work or further study within just six months of finishing their degree. (DLHE 2016 /17).
• We’re ranked in the UK’s Top 20 for student satisfaction for media studies (NSS 2018).
• Study this course full-time or part-time.

Careers and employability

Your career development

This is a major part of the curriculum. Key transferable skills are emphasised and there are opportunities to develop links with organisations and potential employers. Joint honours courses develop a wide range of skills. These include written and oral communication skills, critical analysis and a variety of IT skills. But you’ll also become more self-motivated, be able to work independently and in teams, and develop excellent time management skills.

Our recent Media Joint Honours graduates have gone on to work in graduate-level positions in the BBC; Sky; Brit Asia TV; Channel 5; and IBM.