Universities Ireland Maynooth University Courses BA Media Studies

BA Media Studies
at Maynooth University

Maynooth, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 16,500
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

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).

Course Content
A year of study is 60 credits. Media Studies students:
- gain practical experience through hands-on instruction in both digital and audio-visual creative media practice.
- learn about the impact of a range of media forms in society, culture and politics.
- broaden their educational experience by studying Media Studies along with Arts subjects (such as languages, business, social sciences, computer science).
FIRST 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). The only compatible double subject is Mathematics (Pure).
SECOND & THIRD 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. See the International Studies website for details.
Entry Requirement
Applicable Boards: CBSE, CISCE, or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education:
For most programmes: Minimum of 70% overall in both Standard X and XII.
For some specific programmes: Minimum of 75% overall in both Standard X and XII.
For more competitive programmes: Minimum of 80% overall in both Standard X and XII.
For the most competitive programmes: Minimum of 85% overall in Standard XII.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£17000 per year

Career Prospect

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 or film-making.

Cost Of Studying At Maynooth University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA Media Studies at Maynooth University