These two dynamic subjects will help you to develop an in-depth knowledge of the media industry, while also learning about the nature of language.

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

Our course combinations are designed so that what you learn in one subject will complement and enhance what you learn in the other. In your final year you can choose either to split your time evenly between your two subjects, or to specialise in one.

Linguistics and Media are two subjects that have a natural synergy. The in-depth knowledge and understanding of language and its social functions you’ll gain from your Linguistics modules can enhance and directly influence the way you approach your Media interests.

• This degree offers work placement opportunities.
• Study this course full-time or part-time. See How to Apply section.
• NTU is 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction on Linguistics courses with 94% of our students satisfied with the quality of their course. (NSS 2020)
• NTU ranks in the top 20 in the UK for Modern languages and linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2021 (11th)
• NTU is in the UK’s Top 30 for Communication and Media Studies (including Journalism) in the Complete University Guide 2021 (25th).
• NTU is joint 15th in the UK for student satisfaction on Media Studies courses with 87% of our students satisfied with the quality of their course (NSS 2020)

Because you’ll develop such a wide range of skills and knowledge, your career options are really broad. In addition to the course content, you’ll develop key transferable skills including written and oral communication, critical analysis and a variety of IT skills. Plus you’ll become more self-motivated, be able to work independently and in teams, and develop excellent time management skills.

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