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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Nottingham Trent UniversityBA (Hons) Communication and Society and Philosophy at Nottingham Trent University offers the chance to study two fascinating subjects within a unique joint honours programme. The course invites you to explore how communication builds society, culture, and human relationships and invites you to engage in debate about philosophical ideas that challenge the way we think about ethics, truth, identity, and reality. The course is designed to equip students with a broad-based knowledge of social issues, cultural tendencies, and critical thinking in great demand in today's complex world.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum incorporates theoretical knowledge with practical analysis. The core modules are:
• Communication and Society Modules – Topics from media influence, public opinion, online culture, political communication, and global media systems.
• Philosophy Modules – Core philosophical questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, political philosophy, and philosophy of mind.
• Research Skills and Critical Analysis – Know how to read, evaluate, and present sophisticated arguments effectively.
• Independent Project or Dissertation – A third-year research project in which you explore a topic of your choice, synthesizing knowledge acquired in both subjects.
Campus Location
You will learn at NTU's City Campus in Nottingham, the hub of a dynamic student community with cultural venues, media organizations, and public events that add depth to the learning experience.
Nottingham Trent University focuses on real-world application and active participation:
• Work Placements and Internships – Exposures with media firms, NGOs, public relations consultancies, cultural establishments, and research institutes.
• Guest Lectures and Industry Speakers – Insights from professionals in the communication, journalism, politics, and philosophy-related industries.
• Student Societies – Live the Philosophy Society or media-related clubs to socialize, debate, and work on projects.
• Study Abroad Options – Enhance your horizons by spending part of your degree in partner institutions worldwide.
NTU offers outstanding career advice from its Employability Team, to help you map your path after graduation:
• One-to-one career planning and guidance.
• CV and covering letter writing classes.
• Mock interviews and employer liaison activities.
• Ongoing career fairs with regional, national, and international recruiters.
Employability
The program graduates possess excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, rendering them fit for work in such areas as journalism, public relations, policy analysis, corporate communications, education, marketing, and cultural management. The majority of them also find work in NGOs, government agencies, and think tanks.
Further Academic Progression
You may further pursue postgraduate qualifications in areas such as Media and Communication, Philosophy, International Relations, Political Communication, Ethics, or Cultural Studies, or advance to professional training in a form such as law or teaching.
From 80 UCAS tariff points from up to 4 qualifications.GCSE - Grade C/4, with a pass in Speaking if this component is reported separately.IELTS - Overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 for each componentTOEFL - Overall score of 79 with at least 18 Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, 18 WritingJournalistPublic Relations OfficerMedia PlannerPolicy AnalystCommunications ConsultantMarketing ExecutiveSocial ResearcherCorporate Communications SpecialistPolitical AdvisorCultural ManagerEthical ConsultantEducatorContent WriterCampaign CoordinatorLobbyistBroadcast ProducerDigital Media SpecialistHuman Rights AdvocateEditorSpeechwriter
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