SECTION 2 – HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SPECIALISED DEGREES
BA Media Studies with Computer Science (Media Technology) CAO Code: MH109 MTH | CAO Points 2017: 331
CAO Code: MH109 MTH CAO Points 2017: 331 CAO Points Range 2016: 340-530 Places 2017: 120
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Yes Mature Applicants: See p. 196 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 201 QQI Link: See p. 198
>Media Studies and Computer Science (Media Technology) will teach you to use digital media technologies creatively.
>You’ll learn how to analyse the impact of new media on society and individuals.
>You will design and program digital products and develop innovative creative projects.
>You will have the opportunity to study digital media technologies from a broad range of technical, social and creative perspectives.
Why choose this degree? >Our programme is unique in Ireland. It combines the benefits of an Arts degree at a university that is globally recognised for its strengths in the humanities, with hands-on instruction in both digital and audio-visual creative media practice, taught by academics and industry professionals.
>Gain practical experience in a creative environment; >Combine critical approaches to digital media with technical knowledge and creative practice.
>You will study Media Studies and Computer Science along with Arts subjects (such as languages, business etc.), giving you a broader educational experience.
Maynooth Education
Critical Skills Option | Electives Option See p. 8 for details.
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Computer Science in MH101 Bachelor of Arts p. 54 Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development p. 179 Product Design p. 121
Course structure 1st year
> 30 credits of Media Studies theory and practice modules
> Computer Science (15 credits) > Choose 1 other subject including Critical Skills from MH101 subject groups 1-4 (Mathematical Studies is recommended, if you did not take Higher Level Mathematics at Leaving Certificate or equivalent – see p. 41 for compatible subjects)
Possible topics 1st year
> Media Studies I and II > Screen Design > Film and TV Production > Computer Science
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, 3rd language, O3/H7 Mathematics & H5 English Duration: 3 years Placement Option: No
Options after graduation? >Graduates emerge with practical and research skills, and a solid grounding in media history and theory. Many have found careers in television, radio, and film production, journalism, research, creative writing, marketing, advertising and public relations.
>Our students have obtained key professional skills serving as volunteers at the Dublin Web Summit, as crew members on a film production, in community and local radio stations and on live television productions.
Postgraduate options currently include:
>MA in Critical and Creative Media, MA in Gender and Sexuality, MA in Digital Humanities, MA in Sociology: Internet and Society, MLitt and PhD research degrees.
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Media Studies, Iontas Building
media.studies@
mu.ie + 353 1 708 3624
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2nd & Final year
> 2nd year optional 10 credit Electives (see p. 8 for details)
> Continue taking Media and Computer Science, or Media with the other subject taken in 1st year
Erasmus/study Abroad option after 2nd year.
2nd year
> Media Research and Analysis >Web Authoring > Coding and Convergences > Computer Science
Final year
> Media Industries > Production Studies > Media Technology > Computer Science
Full degree and module detail on our Course Finder
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ourcourses 119
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