MH109 BA Media Studies

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 Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, a third language & H5 English

>Media Studies engages critically and practically with the nature of media, a vital skill in an era of fake news, selfies and viral videos, and where media industries are constantly expanding. >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. >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. >To broaden your educational experience by studying Media

Studies along with Arts subjects (such as languages, business, social sciences, computer science).

Maynooth Education

Critical Skills Option | Electives Option See p. 12 for details

Options after graduation?

>Graduates emerge with practical production and research skills, and a broad understanding of media dynamics. Many seek careers in television, radio, and film production, web design, 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 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 Find us on Facebook and Twitter @MU_MediaStudies @mediastudiesatmu

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Course structure

1st 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)

2nd & Final year

Erasmus/study Abroad option after 2nd year

Possible topics

1st 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

2nd year Final year