BA (Hons) Media & Philosphy

The BA (Hons) Media and Philosophy at Nottingham Trent University is a unique blend of two disciplines that allows students to study contemporary media alongside traditional philosophy. Guided by experienced practitioners and academic staff, students will gain knowledge and skills that are broadly applicable and highly sought-after in numerous fields.Course Content: The course aims to foster critical thinking and analytical skills through studying various aspects of media events, issues and debates, popular culture, and the interaction of media and society. On the philosophical side, students will explore ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and political philosophy among others. Moreover, the course offers the flexibility to pursue optional modules according to individual interests.Key Modules: Core modules include 'Becoming Philosophical', 'Media Western and Europe', 'Understanding Media', and 'Media Events', while the final year module of 'Media Dissertation' allows students to undertake a substantial independent study on a chosen topic. Optional modules cover diverse fields such as Film Philosophy, Realism and Representation, and Philosophy of Gender and Sexuality.Future Careers: This course offers an excellent foundation for a multitude of careers. Graduates can pursue work in the media industry, journalism, public relations, advertising, and digital marketing. The course also prepares students for careers in teaching, human resources, politics and the public sector, cultural industries, and for further study at the postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.