Nottingham Trent University

BA Communications and Film TV

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

The BA in Communications and Film & TV at Nottingham Trent University is a three-year programme designed to thoroughly examine the theories, practices, and social implications of the communications, film, and television industries. During this course, students will build career skills and learn about the relationship between media, culture, and society, as well as analyse how digital media influences our understanding of the world.

Learning combines critical analysis, creative production, and extensive work experience, requiring a minimum of 240 hours to equip students with essential skills for these dynamic and quickly changing fields. Assessment methods include professional portfolios, placement reports, and a final-year Major Project, which can be a written dissertation or a media artefact.

Entry requirements

Applicants must present a personal statement outlining their reasons for applying and any other information related to their academic history. A relevant academic reference or letter from an employer is also required. They can also include their CVs in the application to highlight relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need at least 112 UCAS tariff points from four A-levels, BTEC Extended Diploma and T-levels.
  • Other international equivalent qualifications are also considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • An equivalent of PTE and TOEFL can also be considered

Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000

  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Communications and Film & TV from Nottingham Trent University can work as:

  • Film and Television Production Assistants
  • Media Researchers
  • Public Relations Officers
  • Digital Content Creators
  • Social Media Strategists

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students who wish to study the BA Communications and Film & TV in Nottingham Trent University is £17,500.

Admission

Students can apply for the BA Communications and Film & TV programme through UCAS or directly to the University’s online platform. You can speak to our trained counsellors for help.

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