SECTION 2 – HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SPECIALISED DEGREES
BA Media Studies CAO Code: MH109 | CAO Points 2018: 320
CAO Code: MH109 CAO Points 2018: 320 CAO Points Range 2017: 327-520 Places 2018: 120
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Yes Mature Applicants: See p. 202 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 207 QQI Link: See p. 204
>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 principles and practices of audio-visual production and interactive web authoring, 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 both digital and audio-visual 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. 13 for details
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, a third language & H5 English Duration: 3 years Placement Option: No
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 Radio 1, Microsoft, BBC One and in marketing departments of large corporations. Others have become independent creative professionals in web design or film-making.
Postgraduate 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
media.studies@
mu.ie + 353 1 708 3624
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/media-studies Find us on Facebook and Twitter
You might also like Anthropology p. 46 English p. 62 Product Design p. 123
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. 43 for compatible subjects
Possible topics 1st year
> Introduction to Media Studies > Screen Design > Audio-visual production
2nd & Final year
> 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
2nd year
> Media Research and Analysis > Web Authoring > TV production
Final year
> Critical or Creative Projects > Media Industries > Advanced theory
Full degree and module detail on our Course Finder
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/level8 on webchat 121
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