MA Digital Media

at National University of Ireland Galway

The course is a full-time, 12-month programme, which runs from September to August of each year. It is split into three semesters, with modules engaging with different aspects of digital media practice and theory. Emphasis is placed on advanced creative practice as well as reflexive engagement with tools and technologies. Semester 1 and 2 are comprised of core modules and a group of electives, enabling each student to tailor the degree to their own individual needs (note that not all modules may be offered each year). 
 

The final semester is dedicated to the design, development and testing of students’ end-of-year projects, involving practice-based research, as well as a 5,000 word accompanying dissertation. Each student is assigned an expert supervisor for guidance throughout the project development process.

NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent H2.2, GPA 3.0 or international qualification. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent if applicable. Students who do not meet the honours degree requirement but have a Level 7 degree (Merit 2) may be admitted to the PDip course with the possibility of progressing to the MA if they receive a minimum of 60% in their course work during the year.

Fees: EU
€6,980 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€6,840 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€16,940 p.a. 2022/22
 

Student levy €140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.

Career Opportunities

Why choose this Course?
The range of skills and topics covered on the programme, as well as the different backgrounds of the students on it, contribute towards an environment rich in peer-learning, multidisciplinary experiences and cross-pollination of ideas and skills. Drawing together technical production and theoretical inquiry through practice-based research, students in this programme are trained to be creative innovators. Furthermore, as a student at the Huston School you will be part of a collaborative creative community, interacting with students across a range of Media programmes through shared modules and events. You will also have all the opportunities which come from studying at one of the world’s top Universities, including access to a range of seminars and high-profile guest speakers, and digital media practitioners.
 

Career opportunities
The career paths from this course are limitless, and our graduates are sought after by a wide range of industries. Areas that former gradutes are currently working in include television production, IT, graphic and interaction design, web design and development and higher-education. A number of graduates have carried on to undertake PhD research, whilst others have utilised the creative and entrepreneurial skills developed on the course to develop their final projects into business opportunities.