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BA MEDIA TECHNOLOGY (MTH)
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Media Studies and Computer Science (Media Technology) will teach you to use media technologies creatively, to analyse the impact of new media on society and individuals, to design and program digital products, to master camera and sound recording equipment, digital image manipulation, web design and basic animation.
Media Studies as a discipline comprises theories and methods for examining and creating media texts and for analysing institutions, audiences and technologies.
Our programme is unique in Ireland. It combines the benefits of an Arts degree at a university that is globally recognised for its strengths in the humanities, with hands-on instruction in both digital and audiovisual creative media practice, taught by academics and industry professionals. It provides an opportunity to study digital media and multimedia in an in-depth way. We work in conjunction with an industry partner to offer practical modules with experienced professionals.
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This course requires 2 additional subjects Mature students - Information:
A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application. Candidates are shortlisted for interview on the basis of written assessment.
O3/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics OR EQUIVALENT required.
Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2018. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2018.
Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.
Mature student applicants who have a disability If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for the written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 1 March 2018 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline. Mature students - Closing dates for application: 01 February 2018 |
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Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present as a minimum: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish & 3rd language & H5 English. MH109 MTH requires O3/H7 Mathematics.
New Maynooth Education
Click here for details about 1st year optional Critical Skills courses and 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways.
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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A year of study is 60 credits.
1st year
2nd and 3rd year - choose your pathway:
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. Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)
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Maynooth University Department of Media Studies
Iontas Building, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland. |
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Career options:
With the combination of practical skills, research skills, and a solid grounding in media history, theory and political economy, our graduates seek out careers in television, radio, and film production, journalism, research, creative writing, marketing, advertising, digital media and public relations. Over the past number of years, our students have obtained key professional skills serving as volunteers at the Dublin Web Summit, as crew members on a film production, in community and local radio stations and on live television productions.
There is also the option of further study. Some of our graduates pursue postgraduate study in fields of interest such as:
MA in Gender and Sexuality / MA in Digital Humanities / MA in Sociology: Internet and Society / MLitt and PhD research degrees
Postgraduate options:
Some of our graduates pursue postgraduate study in fields of interest such as:
MA in Gender and Sexuality / MA in Digital Humanities / MA in Sociology: Internet and Society / MLitt and PhD research degrees
Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options.
For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site |
