SECTION 7 – HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SPECIALISED DEGREES
BA Media Studies CAO Code: MH109 | CAO Points 2021: 324 CAO Code: MH109 CAO Points 2021: 324 CAO Points Range 2020: 316-554 Places 2021: 80 Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional Erasmus/ Study Abroad)
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Yes Mature Applicants: See p. 208 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 214 QQI Link: See p. 210 Placement Option: No
>Media > Studies engages critically and practically with the nature of media, a vital skill in an era of fake news,
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, a third language & H5 English
Options after graduation? >Graduates > emerge with practical production and research skills,
selfies and viral videos, and where media industries are
and a broad understanding of media dynamics. Many seek
constantly expanding.
careers in television, radio, and film production, web design,
>You > will study the foundations of media design and production and interactive storytelling, how to research and analyse media cultures, genres and industries, and the role of media in society and politics.
media research, social media marketing, advertising and public relations. >Our > graduates have taken up positions at RTÉ, Virgin Media, Microsoft, BBC One and in marketing departments of large
>Students > engage in independent and group projects to develop their media practice and have a flexible range of optional modules to expand their critical understanding. >Media > Studies can be combined with Computer Science to develop a broad expertise in Media Technologies.
Why choose this degree? >To > gain practical experience through hands-on instruction in creative media practice. >To > learn about the impact of a range of media forms in society, culture and politics.
corporations. Others have become independent creative professionals in web design and film-making. Postgraduate study options currently include: >MA > in Critical and Creative Media, MA in Sociology: Internet and Society, MLitt and PhD research degrees.
Contact us Maynooth University Department of Media Studies, Iontas Building + 353 1 708 3624 media.studies@mu.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/media-studies
>To > broaden your educational experience by studying Media
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Studies along with Arts subjects (such as languages, business,
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Maynooth Education Critical Skills Option | Electives Option See p. 12 for details
You might also like Anthropology p. 48 English p. 64 Media & Cultural Studies (MH101 Bachelor of Arts subject) p. 92 Product Design p. 173
Course structure 1st year
2nd & Final year
>>30 credits of Media Studies theory and practice modules >>Choose 2 other Arts subjects from groups 1-5. The only compatible double subject is Mathematics (Pure). See p. 45 for compatible subjects
>> Media Studies and another subject either as a Double Major or Major/ Minor >>2nd year optional 10 credit Electives (see p. 13 for details)
Erasmus/study Abroad option after 2nd year
1st year
2nd year
Final year
>>Introduction to Media Studies >>Media Design >>Media Production
>>Media Research and Analysis >>Interactive storytelling >>TV production
>>Short Film Production >>Digital Media Project >>Media Industries >>Optional Topics
Possible topics
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