Film & TV and History BA (Hons)

Joint Honours degrees offer you the maximum flexibility to study subject areas that genuinely interest you. You’ll be able to shape your study according to your strengths, interests and career ambitions. <br/><br/>This stimulating joint honours degree has been created to allow you to explore the numerous fundamental issues which have shaped history and are still affecting society today. Our FILM & TV course will show you how to examine classic film and TV programmes and consider the contemporary digital revolution. This is an ideal course for anyone who has a real interest in film, TV and other small screen forms, both mainstream and alternative. HISTORY will introduce you to diverse peoples, nations and ideas from medieval and early modern right through to contemporary history within Britain and across the Americas, Asia and the Far East. 94% of History students would recommend studying at NTU (NSS 2020).<br/><br/>If you’re interested in the film and TV industries, how theyre put together, how they work, how we create meaning from them as an audience and small screen forms then our FILM & TV course is the perfect choice for you. Youll analyse the purpose of the audience, especially in relation to how they function in the age of global corporations and through the use of digital media. NTU stands out for the diverse range of cultures that our course covers and for giving students the chance to study international cinema on a more intricate level. Youll be encouraged to use various approaches and will help you to think critically. HISTORY offers a range of ways to make sense of the past by utilising a selection of approaches and skills. The academic team at NTU teaches specialist modules informed by their own research specialisms, including; modern History , the Crusades and Real Life Work Project. This course requires you to be passionate, focused and to use digital technology to undertake independent study and library research. The History department have a close network of companies and museums across the East Midlands to help provide you with exciting placement opportunities to help you build your CV and to make your own connections within the industry.<br/><br/>This joint honours degree will provide you with vital skills which will help you to transition into the world of work. Youll gain skills such as; conceptual analysis, project management, excellent verbal and written communication. Youll also become confident with intellectually challenging various information and the way that it is communicated to society. This course requires you to be focused, passionate about both subjects and intellectually curious. Graduates have gone on to careers as researchers, schedulers and producers in TV and positions in production, distribution and programming in film. Other graduates have built careers in journalism; teaching; advertising; public relations; marketing; events management and social work.

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a university like no other – their combination of world-class facilities, quality teaching, award-winning student support and a buzzing student community provides a student experience like no other. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026), NTU is a place that everyone can call home. Artisanal chefs can perfect their choux buns in industry-standard kitchens, athletes can test their skills at local sports clubs & major stadiums, and lawyers can build up their confidence in the mock courtroom. With over 130 clubs and societies to choose from, you'll also have the chance to try out new activities and meet people from across the globe.<br/><br/>NTU is based in the Midlands, the cheapest region to live as a student in England (National Student Money Survey 2023). With over 60,000 students, it’s compact, friendly, and well-located, and offers amazing experiences, life-changing opportunities, and a unique spirit. <br/><br/>Start your NTU journey this September with guaranteed accommodation (T&C's apply). <br/><br/>"Coming here was the best decision I ever made; the course is fantastic, everything has been really easy, and I honestly couldn't see myself anywhere else now."<br/>Katie Hewiston, BA (Hons) Fashion Management