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Spanish and International Media and Communications Studies

Entry requirements


A level

A,B,B

Including B in Spanish if taking. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21,P:0

A Level Spanish grade B required for post A Level pathway. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M3

Including M2 in Spanish if taking. No language qualification is required for 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.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

Including Spanish 5 points at Higher Level or 6 points at Standard Level (programme B) if taking. 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. A Level Spanish grade B required for post A Level pathway. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

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

D

and A Level grades BB. A Level Spanish grade B required for post A Level pathway. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

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

DDD

A Level Spanish grade B required for post A Level pathway. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

Including Spanish if taking. No Language qualification is required for beginners pathway. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including Spanish if taking. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A-B

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including Spanish if taking. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.

UCAS Tariff

104-141

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Spanish studies

Media and communication studies

Communication defines us as human beings. This degree gives you a chance to think critically about media and communication in your own society, globally and in a Spanish-specific context.

**International media and communications**
Drawing on a range of approaches (such as sociology, communication theory, politics and cultural studies), you’ll explore areas such as:
- technology

- content

- impact

- economics

- history

- politics

- ethics

- sustainability

With the focus being on media theory and cultural history you'll develop critical skills in:
- media analysis

- cultural awareness

- industry engagement

**Spanish**
You can start the degree with A-level Spanish or as a beginner. Whichever pathway you take you'll build your language skills to near-native competence by the end. You will also study culture, history and politics to get a full appreciation of the Spanish-speaking world.

Your third year will be spent abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. This exciting experience develops your communication skills and really helps you stand out to future employers.

Modules

You will divide your studies equally between Spanish and media and communications.

In year one Spanish, both beginners’ and post-A level students will begin a structured course in Spanish language to take you to degree level. You will also pursue a variety of other modules exploring Spanish colonial and more recent history as well as the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.

In international media and communications studies you will be introduced to cultural and communications theories, and debates surrounding mass media and new media.

In year two your language speaking skills will be consolidated and developed to prepare you for your year abroad. You will continue to study, in greater depth, the literary, artistic and visual culture of Spain and the Spanish speaking world.

In international media and communications studies you will explore issues around public relations, political communication and global media and news production. You will also receive specific research training in the area of culture, film and media in order to lay the foundation for your final year dissertation.

Your third academic year is spent in Spain and/or Spanish America studying at a university, working as a language teaching assistant or doing a work placement. Study placements in Europe will be arranged through the Turing Scheme and build on our long-standing connections with partner institutions.

Your final year is spent back at Nottingham. You will consolidate the command of the Spanish language obtained during your year abroad, as well as deepen your understanding of Spanish literature, cinema and politics.

Modules in international media and communications studies will allow you to explore the political issues arising from, among other things, cultural policy and media coverage of conflict. You will also undertake a dissertation project under the close supervision of a member of staff with knowledge of your chosen area.

Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£21,500
per year
International
£21,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Park Campus

Department:

Department of Culture, Film and Media

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

61%
Spanish studies
73%
Media and communication studies

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Iberian studies

Teaching and learning

73%
Staff make the subject interesting
76%
Staff are good at explaining things
75%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
71%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

77%
Library resources
93%
IT resources
78%
Course specific equipment and facilities
48%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

98%
UK students
2%
International students
24%
Male students
76%
Female students
97%
2:1 or above
9%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
B
A

Media studies

Teaching and learning

82%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
87%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
72%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
89%
IT resources
86%
Course specific equipment and facilities
63%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

71%
UK students
29%
International students
29%
Male students
71%
Female students
78%
2:1 or above
20%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
B
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Iberian studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,500
med
Average annual salary
96%
med
Employed or in further education
73%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

13%
Public services and other associate professionals
11%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
9%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals

It's often said there's a shortage of modern language graduates, and graduates from Spanish courses have a lot of options available to them when they complete their courses. In 2015, nearly 1300 UK graduates got degrees in Spanish and the subject is seeing its popularity increase. About one in five got jobs overseas — often as English teachers. If you want to put your degree to work in the UK, teacher training is a common option, and businesses see Spanish-speaking countries as important markets, leading to graduate opportunities in marketing, human resources, sales and project management. But remember — whilst employers say they rate graduates who have more than one language, you need to have them as part of a whole package of good skills.

Media studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

99%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

27%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
22%
Media professionals
6%
Artistic, literary and media occupations

Only a small number of students study courses within this catch-all subject area, so there isn't a lot of information available on what graduates do when they finish - bear that in mind when you look at any stats. Marketing and PR were the most likely jobs for graduates from these courses, but it's sensible to go on open days and talk to tutors about what you might expect from the course, and what previous graduates did.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Iberian studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

£22k

£29k

£29k

£34k

£34k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

Media studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£20k

£20k

£30k

£30k

£32k

£32k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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