What is culture, film and media?
Film and television studies courses explore the places and roles of film, television and new media in everyday life, both as industries and cultural practices. These courses encourage students to analyse film, television and other screen media within contexts of production, exhibition and reception. Students on the course also gain expertise in social and cultural context, textual analysis and empirical research.
International media and communications studies degrees explore the complex world of communications, media and culture through study of the different forms of visual and linguistic communication, new technologies, politics, popular and high culture, and news media. These courses train students in theories of mass media and communications, combined with strong emphasis on language proficiency.
How will I study?
The Department of Culture, Film and Media is part of the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, which received the top rating in the latest independent assessment of teaching quality. The Department offers thriving undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and a teaching and research culture of the highest quality. On all courses, students will explore the history, theory and practice of film, television and communications media, along with the political, social, economic and cultural contexts within which media production and consumption occur.
Assessment
Assessment is based on a mixture of coursework and exams. Students moving from the first to the final year of study take on increasingly research- and project-based assignments. Final-year students write original research dissertations under staff supervision.
Studying abroad
The University has links to Australasia, Europe, North America and South-East Asia through the Universitas 21 Scheme, which gives students the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad. Student on the BA in International Media and Communications Studies course can also apply to study for one semester at our campuses in China and Malaysia, both of which offers identical programmes in media and communications studies.
We also maintain internship agreements with two major Hollywood studios, Twentieth-Century Fox and Lionsgate. All students in the Department are eligible to apply for these competitive summer placements in Los Angeles, which offer substantive work experience in two of Hollywood's the largest film and television studios. Beginning summer 2012, we will also offer competitive summer internships with the London-based production companies Red Bee Media and Create Advertising.
Further information can be found on our study abroad web pages.
Career prospects
Courses in film and television studies and international media and communication studies at Nottingham train students in critical analysis, communication, research and media literacy, with many courses including core language components highly attractive to potential employers. Graduates gain valuable training for research careers in film and media and for professional work in media industries such as film, television, radio, journalism and advertising; and other fields such as business, public relations and political communications. Our graduates are also well positioned for postgraduate study.
The average starting salary for 2009/10 full-time graduates of the Department of Culture, Film and Media was £17,700.*
*Average starting salary from known destinations of first-degree leavers who studied full-time 2009/10.
Application and interview
Offers are usually made on the basis of UCAS applications. Students with non-standard entry requirements, including adults returning to education, may be invited for interview.
Open days
UCAS visit days for students offered a place are normally held from late January to March. Prospective students are welcome to visit at other times – please contact us, or for dates of our open days visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays