Film and TV and International Relations, BA (Hons)
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Choosing to study a joint honours degree will enable 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. When does the course start?Please see the academic calendar for term dates.
Film and TV
You'll learn about the film and
television industries, as well as other factors that shape the
movies and shows you see on screen. The course will build your
understanding of how films and TV programmes work, how we make
sense of them and how they convey meaning. You'll also learn about
their audiences, and explore how …
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Please see the academic calendar for term dates.
Film and TV
You'll learn about the film and
television industries, as well as other factors that shape the
movies and shows you see on screen. The course will build your
understanding of how films and TV programmes work, how we make
sense of them and how they convey meaning. You'll also learn about
their audiences, and explore how they function in the age of global
corporations and digital media.
As a Film and TV student at NTU, you'll experience our unique slant on this fascinating area. Our diverse choice of modules not only explore fundamental approaches and innovative thinking within film and television study, but also allow you to pursue your own specialist interests.
We stand out for the range of cultures our course covers, and for the opportunity we bring you to study European cinema in depth, with modules available during each year of your degree. As well as their specialist knowledge, our staff bring a real enthusiasm and commitment to their teaching.
International Relations
International
Relations is the study and understanding of the changing world in
which we live. It explores relations between states, peoples,
social movements and cultural and religious communities. Its major
focus is diplomatic relations – war, peace, conflict and
cooperation – but also international communication, terrorism, the
role of the media, and protest and resistance to established
power.
During this course you will look at complex situations which are exciting and challenging to analyse. You will take roles in simulation exercises and try to understand how crises are managed and problems are handled by getting into the minds of different participants. This will:
- build your confidence
- give you presentation and advocacy skills
- give you understanding across cultural barriers.
Teaching is informed by regionally aligned research strengths in:
- Asia-Pacific
- the Middle East
- North Africa
- the Indian subcontinent
- Europe.
This research feeds directly into the course, which means you will be learning about the latest issues from world-renowned experts.
This course will help you develop a greater awareness of the complexity and connectedness of the processes that shape our worlds. This opens up careers in a wide range of fields in the public and private sectors, fostering the skills, imagination, understanding and flexibility which employers demand.
Joint Honours
You can combine either of
these subjects with another subject to create your degree
programme. Not sure which subjects to choose? Don't worry as the
joint honours curriculum enables students to switch subjects after
Year One depending on which core modules they have completed. To
see the full range of combinations and their UCAS codes see:
- Film and TV Joint Honours
- International Relations Joint Honours.
Extra opportunities
Our flexible curriculum
has been designed to create some amazing opportunities for students
in the School of Arts and Humanities. Your second year of study is
divided into two semesters that enable students to take part in
optional:
- international exchange
- work placements
- learn or improve language skills.
Gain valuable work experience that will impress employers, learn another language, experience other cultures and travel the globe - all as part of your degree. Our international exchange partners include universities in:
- Australia
- Europe
- USA
- Canada
- Thailand.
Find out more on an Open Day.
When does the course start?Please see the academic calendar for term dates.
What will I study?Find out everything you need to know about what you'll be
studying on this course. Detailed module information is available
here:
Film and TV Joint Honours
International Relations Joint Honours
Our flexible curriculum has been designed to create some amazing opportunities for you. Your second year of study is divided into two semesters that enables you to take part in the following optional opportunities:
- International exchange - Experience other cultures, travel the globe and open your eyes to a world of opportunities. Our exchange partnership with a number of international universities enables you to live and study in another country in your second year. Watch our video to find out more.
- Work placements - Gain valuable work experience that will impress employers and help you get ahead in your chosen career. Boost your employability by taking a credit-bearing work placement as part of your degree rather than a sandwich year.
- University Language Programme - Available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.
Each year students choose a range of core and optional modules from the lists above. The first year is normally divided equally between the two joint honours subjects but at the end of Year One, students have the opportunity to select between an equally weighted joint honours course and a more specialised pathway depending on their interests.
Teaching principally takes place through a combination of:
- lectures (where tutors introduce the key ideas)
- seminars (organised on the basis of smaller group discussion of those ideas).
Staff will also generally offer office hours, where you can sign up to see them in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, perhaps to discuss an essay plan or to seek some specific academic guidance.
It is the nature of the subjects offered in the School of Arts and Humanities, however, that much of your time will be spent engaged in independent study. We recognise that this marks a change of culture from school or college, and we have in place a system of study support to help you adapt to this.
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