About BA (hons) Communication & Society And Global Studies in Nottingham Trent University

These two dynamic subjects offer insight into global issues and the ways in which societies react and cooperate combined with understanding individual, group and organisational communications.

It enables you to shape your study according to your strengths, interests and career ambitions. Combining two subjects can give your degree an international or 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. Our flexible curriculum has been designed to create some amazing opportunities for you too. Your second year of study is divided into two semesters that enables you to take part in optional work placements or go on an international exchange.

By choosing Global Studies and Communication & Society you’ll enjoy the freedom to choose from a wide range of optional modules, depending on your own preferences and interests. By combining these two subjects you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of global issues and the ability to analyse the role of communication from an international perspective.

Careers and employability

Your career development

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. You’ll also become more self-motivated, be able to work independently and in teams, and develop excellent time management skills.

Our recent Communication and Society and Global Studies Joint Honours graduates have gone onto careers in broadcasting, marketing, publishing, charity fundraising, policy research and business analysis.

Other careers could include: law, PR, teaching, business management and working for a National Government Organisation.

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courzses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.

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Entry requirements

Higher Secondary Certificate (XIIth)

Grade average of 65% made from four relevant subjects (native language excluded)

English language requirements

IELTS : 6.5

• With a minimum of 5.5 in each component

PTE : 62

• With no less than 51 in any component

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Nottingham Trent University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance is governed by factors like the tuition fee and the cost of living.

Nottingham Trent University Admission Procedure 

• Application: The UG applications are accepted through ‘Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)’ and PG applications through the ‘NTU applicant portal’.
• Application fee: One needs to pay £13 for 1 UG course and £24 for multiple UG courses.
• Application deadlines: For UG students the last date to apply is June 30, 2019. The PG programs don’t have any official deadline, however, it is better to apply one month prior to course start date.
• General requirements: Completed application form, academic transcripts, and English proficiency tests.
• Additional requirements: Birth certificate, passport copy, LOR.

English Proficiency Test: Majority of the courses require IELTS score ranging between 6.0 and 6.0 for entry. However, other equivalent English test scores are also acceptable.