International Communications Studies (Hons) University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Overview

The programme in International Communications Studies (Hons) offered by the University of Nottingham Ningbo China provides students with an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects, including contemporary mass media, journalism, new digital communications, the history of European and American societies, communications theory, the psychology of communications, arts and communications and cultural studies. 

In addition, the study of a European language (French, Spanish, German or Italian) or an Asian Language (Japanese or Korean) from beginners' to advanced level will form a core element in years two to four. Students will also have an opportunity to enrich their studies by taking modules offered by International Studies and International Business.

In order to graduate with a degree in International Communications Studies, students must obtain a minimum of 260 credits in modules offered by the BA in International Communications Studies with additional credits obtained through optional modules offered by other BA programmes based in Ningbo.

Careers and Further Study

• Our students prove to be highly articulate and develop good writing, presentation, teamwork, negotiation, research and documentation skills. Of the 116 undergraduates who graduated from the School of International Communications, 72% of International Communications graduates sought further study. 
• These graduates were admitted to top 100 ranked institutions in the UK, Australia, China (Hong Kong) and the US. Destinations included University College of London and Imperial College London in the UK; University of Hong Kong in China (Hong Kong); University of Melbourne in Australia; and New York University in the US. Additionally, second (or third) language acquisition as part of their undergraduate degree enabled IC graduates to pursue further study in Spain, France and Japan.