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International Media and Communication Studies and Modern Languages

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

How does media shape society? And how far can its influence reach? On this course, you’ll explore the political, social and cultural impacts of media and communication. We’ll take your learning beyond those initial explorations to examine themes on a global scale. This will help you to understand international diversity and develop a sensitive global perspective.

Learning a language is integral to this degree because it gives you the key to understanding media texts in their original language. As part of your language learning, you will spend a year abroad. Many of our students say is their course highlight and find that they return more independent and confident, with experiences and skills that make them stand out to future employers.

You’ll study media and communications alongside a language of your choice.

  • Languages offered from beginners’ level: French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian/Croatian and Spanish

  • Languages offered from post A-level or equivalent: French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish

Why choose this course

  • Great teaching - 91% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and 99% of students in the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024)

  • A great track record - 85% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures graduated with either a 1st or 2:1 in 2023

  • Increase your employability - Open up job opportunities with foreign language skills

  • Year abroad - spend a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen languages and cultures

  • Beginners welcome - Start learning a language from scratch on our beginners' pathway

  • Hollywood Internships – Students on this course are eligible to apply to be one of our Hollywood interns who spend a summer working in Hollywood for companies such as Disney, Warner, Paramount, Sony and Lionsgate

  • Industry insights – Networking and practical advice with leading media industry experts through Creative Student Network

  • Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities

Engaged Arts
All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.

Have you seen our latest rankings?
Top ten for French Studies in the UK - Daily Mail University Guide 2025
Top ten for Iberian Studies in the UK - Daily Mail University Guide 2025
Top ten for German in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Top ten for Russian and East European Languages in the UK - Complete University Guide 2025
Top ten for History of Art, Architecture and Design in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Modern-Languages-and-International-Media-and-Communications-Studies-BA-Jt-Hons-U6UMLIMC.html

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
RP19
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
RP19
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

ABB
B at A level in any one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin, if you will be studying the language post-A level. No language qualification required for the beginners' pathway

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD
(plus A level grade B in any one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin, if you will be studying the language post-A level)

Access to HE Diploma

D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
A level grade B in any one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin, if you will be studying the language post-A level

Scottish Higher

ABBBB
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including any one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin, if you will be studying the language post-A level. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD
and A Level grade B (in one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin, if you will be studying the language post-A level)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D
and A Level grades BB (in one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin, if you will be studying the language post-A level)

Scottish Advanced Higher

AB
including any one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin, if you will be studying the language post-A level. No Language qualification is required for beginners pathway. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30 points
or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. 5 in any one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin at HL or 6 in French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin at SL B Programme, if you will be studying the language post-A level No language qualification required for the beginners' pathway

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

A - B
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including B at A level in any one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin, if you will be studying the language post-A level. No language qualification required for the beginners' pathway

Extended Project

A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3, M2, M3
minimum M2 in any one of French, German, Russian, Spanish or Mandarin, if you will be studying the language post-A level. No language qualification required for the beginners' pathway . No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in French (if taking). No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£23000*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
International£23000*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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