This course allows you to explore theoretical and practical media approaches in a global context. It’s a great opportunity to engage with the world as a global citizen, while gaining a qualification tailored to the international workplace.

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 course 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.
• 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)

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.