International Media and Communications Studies (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

Throughout this International Media and Communications Studies (Hons) degree from the University of Nottingham you'll be drawing on a range of approaches (such as sociology, communication theory, politics and cultural studies), you’ll explore:

• technology - what we use and how it shapes communication 

• content - what we say and how other people understand it

• impact - how individuals, groups and countries engage with different forms of media and communication

• industry – how media and communication work as an economic sector

• history – how past knowledge and experience inform current media and culture

• politics - how media empowers individuals and groups and helps change society

• ethics - the informed choices we all make in our communications and daily life

• sustainability – how the industry can help tackle global challenges such as climate change and women’s rights

Career opportunities:

You'll be well placed to start a career in the media, communication, and cultural sector with knowledge of:

• different types of content

• how media contents are used and presented

• the impact these contents have in different contexts

You'll also have a critical understanding of the creative and cultural industries (and how they operate). This will allow you to explore multiple career pathways.

The degree will also build a wide set of skills for success across different sectors, such as:

• ability to conduct and report on in-depth research

• operate independently and as part of a team

• construct reasoned arguments and be able to defend them

The skills you develop will make you:

• resilient - as the nature of work changes you can adapt

• flexible - you can choose across different sectors as you develop and grow and opportunities arise