BA (Hons) International Media and Communications Studies Bachelor's degree at the University of Nottingham

In this first module, you will gain the skills you need for transitioning to university-level study. You will gain a sense of the importance of your chosen discipline, helping you understand appropriate choices for secondary sources for your essays and other coursework. By the end of this module, you will be better prepared to transition from mere consumers of knowledge to producers as you progress to 1B.

This module builds on the skills introduced in 1A with a greater emphasis on applying and practicing these skills through a small group project on the theme of 'cultures of everyday life'. You will be introduced to a range of theories, approaches and techniques for understanding the dense fabric of our own lives and lived experiences, including aspects which often go unquestioned and taken for granted. You will be able to draw on your own observations and explore your own interests across the di

In this module you will critically examine the relationship between media and democracy and the new challenges that are posed by technological, political, and societal developments. From its historical roots to the social media era, you will explore the politics of communication in a complex globalised world, examining concepts such as accountability and public sovereignty, and how they are understood in a range of political systems and ideological communities beyond liberal democracies and neol

This module introduces you to methods for and critical debate about the analysis of visual, auditory, audio-visual, and textual representation across media, art and screen cultures. You will explore misrepresentation, narrative, and persuasive forms of content and storytelling. You will be introduced to a range of analytical skills and terminology to aid your understanding of the ways in which meaning is produced in different contexts and the instability of a single reading.

How is media produced and distributed? What enables and constrains an individual's agency during the processes of labour and production? In this module you will explore the production, distribution, and exhibition of media, art, screen, and creative texts. You will examine the political economy of the media and cultural and creative industries, in terms of access, ownership and power. You will explore established hierarchies and practices of institutions, markets, and organisations, as well as t

We live in culture and we communicate with each other every day, online and offline. What is communication? How is it shaped by culture? In this module you will explore the productive, ownership, circulation and consumption of media, art and screen culture beyond White, Anglophone and Western contexts. You will look at how cultures intersect and explore the ways in which these intersections can help us understand the nature of national, regional, and global media and industries. Through this mod

How can the arts help us think about health and cope with illness? What can the arts contribute to healthcare practice and policy? You will explore big questions like these, looking at how the arts can engage with the crucial issues in health today and build a better vision of health for the future. We will cover major themes including: Representing health, Mental health, Communicating health, and Health inequalities.

We live in a data-driven society. Information is used for everything from predicting our shopping habits, to understanding global weather patterns, and has radically changed our world. From the development of Artificial Intelligence to robotics and the use of 'big data', the capture and use of information is essential in modern society. To make sure these developments help solve problems, and are not used for harm, we need the arts and humanities to set boundaries and ask questions.

The digitisation of records and texts has revolutionised academic study. The ability to efficiently and confidently use data is a valuable skill for both your course and future career. On this module, you will: Learn the basics of data and 'text mining' (using search terms to explore large amounts of information), Develop your skills and apply them to case studies, See how your work can highlight issues and solve problems, and Understand how data analysis allows us to create narratives that insp

Learn the basics of creating and editing audio and visual material. From podcasting, photo editing, photography, video editing and sound editing, you can work on how your digital skills can be used to communicate and inspire. You will be guided through a series of tutorials and examples where you can develop your skills and produce your own content.

Epidemics and infectious illnesses have shaped our world. Most recently, the Coronavirus pandemic dramatically changed the way we work and socialise, with lasting effect. We will explore the past and present of infectious disease, including how cultures, religions, literature and art have been shaped by the interaction between humans and disease.

Our digital revolution has been led by the arts and humanities. From mobile apps to learn languages, to video tutorials on how to play an instrument, the use of digital platforms has transformed our disciplines. In an age defined by ecological issues, technological change and political upheaval across the world, it is the arts and humanities which provide vital links between the past, present and future.