BA Communications and Philosophy
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What students say
Based on about 86 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 34%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 21%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Communications and Philosophy at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Philosophy.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Communications and Philosophy at Nottingham Trent University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Communications and Philosophy at Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Communications and Philosophy at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Communications and Philosophy at Nottingham Trent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.