Media Studies BA

Media Studies BA

Graduate degree
48 months
Application deadlines: May 1
Processing time: 10 days
Application fee: €150
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: €13,500
Domestic tuition: €6,565

Program overview

How to Apply A year of study is 60 credits. 1st year 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) 2nd & 3rd year Media Studies as a Double Major or Major/Minor with 1 of your 1st year subjects Optional 10 credit Electives in 2nd year Students may apply to study overseas after 2nd year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish & 3rd language & H5 English required.

Career opportunities

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.

Campus location

Maynooth , Ireland

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