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BA Media Studies

The Media Studies programme from Maynooth University 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.

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Duration

3 or 4 years

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

€13,500 per year

Location

Maynooth, Ireland

The programme

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 of the Media Studies programme from Maynooth University 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.

Career Options

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.

Courses Included

30 credits of Media Studies theory and practice modules
Choose up to 2 additional Arts subjects (or Critical Skills) from groups 1-5 (max 1 per group). The only compatible double subject is Mathematics (Pure).