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BACHELOR OF ARTS - MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: ARTS
CAO/PAC code: MH101
Points: 338
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2021

	Details
	This subject covers the Media Theory modules from the Media Studies degree. This subject is focused on the critical dimensions of Media and Cultural Studies. To develop your skills in digital and audio-visual creative practice, you will need to apply to MH109 Media Studies. Media & Cultural Studies provides you with a critical lens through which to examine the roles of film, TV, audio, social media platforms and interactive media in shaping your lived experiences as well as developing your understanding of these important industries. You will learn how to research and analyse media cultures, genres and technologies, to critique the role of media in popular culture, society and politics and how media and cultural businesses work. A flexible range of optional modules allow you to expand your critical understandings in a variety of directions. Develop understanding of how media shapes our ways of being in the world Build knowledge of the key practices and processes of the ever growing and ever changing media and cultural industries Learn how to engage effectively and critically with an increasingly mediated world.

Details

This subject covers the Media Theory modules from the Media Studies degree. This subject is focused on the critical dimensions of Media and Cultural Studies. To develop your skills in digital and audio-visual creative practice, you will need to apply to MH109 Media Studies.

Media & Cultural Studies provides you with a critical lens through which to examine the roles of film, TV, audio, social media platforms and interactive media in shaping your lived experiences as well as developing your understanding of these important industries.
You will learn how to research and analyse media cultures, genres and technologies, to critique the role of media in popular culture, society and politics and how media and cultural businesses work.
A flexible range of optional modules allow you to expand your critical understandings in a variety of directions.
- Develop understanding of how media shapes our ways of being in the world
- Build knowledge of the key practices and processes of the ever growing and ever changing media and cultural industries
- Learn how to engage effectively and critically with an increasingly mediated world.

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish
English
Language
Math		-	-
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

Mature student aplicants are 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 application, science test and/or interview.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2021. 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 2021.

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 any required written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2021 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

Mature students - Closing dates for application:
01 February 2021

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. The 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. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	APPLY TO THE CAO \| WWW.CAO.IE The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

How to apply

Course structure

BA Bachelor of Arts – Media & Cultural Studies – Double Major or as a Minor. Media and Cultural Studies and one other subject to degree level.

First year

Take 15 credits of Media and Cultural Studies (group 6)
Plus choose 2 or 3 other subjects (or Critical Skills) from the groups available (maximum 1 per group)

Second & third year

Media and Cultural Studies as part of a Double Major or as a Minor
Continue with 1 of your first year subjects
Optional 10 credit Electives in second year

Students may apply to study overseas after second 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)

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

By studying Media & Cultural Studies, you�ll get to explore the ways that film, television, social media, print media and radio shape your lived experience.

You�ll have the opportunity to research and analyse media genres like advertising and documentary, media subcultures and fandoms, and media technologies and platforms like video streaming and TikTok.
You�ll develop your employability and professionalism through your exploration of media and cultural industries and working lives.
This subject is focused on critical dimensions of media and culture. To develop your skills in digital and audio-visual practice, you should apply to MH109 Media Studies
Develop understanding of how media shapes our ways of being in the world
Build knowledge of the key practices and processes of the ever growing and ever changing media and cultural industries
Learn how to engage effectively and critically with an increasingly mediated world

MD1F15 - MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES I	MD160	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES II	MD161	7.5	2

Year 2

MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

By studying Media & Cultural Studies, you�ll get to explore the ways that film, television, social media, print media and radio shape your lived experience.

You�ll have the opportunity to research and analyse media genres like advertising and documentary, media subcultures and fandoms, and media technologies and platforms like video streaming and TikTok.
You�ll develop your employability and professionalism through your exploration of media and cultural industries and working lives.
This subject is focused on critical dimensions of media and culture. To develop your skills in digital and audio-visual practice, you should apply to MH109 Media Studies
Develop understanding of how media shapes our ways of being in the world
Build knowledge of the key practices and processes of the ever growing and ever changing media and cultural industries
Learn how to engage effectively and critically with an increasingly mediated world

MD2CDM - MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ADVERTISING: INDUSTRY AND AUDIENCES	MD226	5	2
CULTURAL ALGORITHMS	MD235	5	2
FILM AND SCREEN STUDIES	MD240	5	1
HISTORY AND THEORY OF DOCUMENTARY	MD216	5	2
MEDIA AND CULTURAL THEORY 1	MD231	5	1
MEDIA AND CULTURAL THEORY 2	MD232	5	2
MEDIA AND GENDER	MD220	5	1
MEDIA, SOCIETY AND POLITICS	MD224	5	2

MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

By studying Media & Cultural Studies, you�ll get to explore the ways that film, television, social media, print media and radio shape your lived experience.

You�ll have the opportunity to research and analyse media genres like advertising and documentary, media subcultures and fandoms, and media technologies and platforms like video streaming and TikTok.
You�ll develop your employability and professionalism through your exploration of media and cultural industries and working lives.
This subject is focused on critical dimensions of media and culture. To develop your skills in digital and audio-visual practice, you should apply to MH109 Media Studies
Develop understanding of how media shapes our ways of being in the world
Build knowledge of the key practices and processes of the ever growing and ever changing media and cultural industries
Learn how to engage effectively and critically with an increasingly mediated world

MD2CMI - MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ADVERTISING: INDUSTRY AND AUDIENCES	MD226	5	2
CULTURAL ALGORITHMS	MD235	5	2
FILM AND SCREEN STUDIES	MD240	5	1
HISTORY AND THEORY OF DOCUMENTARY	MD216	5	2
MEDIA AND CULTURAL THEORY 1	MD231	5	1
MEDIA AND CULTURAL THEORY 2	MD232	5	2
MEDIA AND GENDER	MD220	5	1
MEDIA, SOCIETY AND POLITICS	MD224	5	2

Year 3

MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

By studying Media & Cultural Studies, you�ll get to explore the ways that film, television, social media, print media and radio shape your lived experience.

You�ll have the opportunity to research and analyse media genres like advertising and documentary, media subcultures and fandoms, and media technologies and platforms like video streaming and TikTok.
You�ll develop your employability and professionalism through your exploration of media and cultural industries and working lives.
This subject is focused on critical dimensions of media and culture. To develop your skills in digital and audio-visual practice, you should apply to MH109 Media Studies
Develop understanding of how media shapes our ways of being in the world
Build knowledge of the key practices and processes of the ever growing and ever changing media and cultural industries
Learn how to engage effectively and critically with an increasingly mediated world

MD315 and MD316 can only be taken together and not as individual modules.

MD3CDM - MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
AUTHORSHIP IN FILM AND TELEVISION	MD321	5	2
DISSERTATION 1	MD315	5	1
DISSERTATION 2	MD316	5	2
FANS AND SUBCULTURES	MD336	5	2
GLOBAL CINEMA: IRELAND AND THE WORLD	MD330	5	1
LIVE RADIO PRODUCTION	MD337	5	2
MEDIA AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES	MD314	5	2
MEDIA AND CULTURAL WORK	MD332	5	1
PODCASTING AND 21STC RADIO	MD326	5	1
SOCIAL MEDIA STORYTELLING	MD335	5	1

MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

By studying Media & Cultural Studies, you�ll get to explore the ways that film, television, social media, print media and radio shape your lived experience.

You�ll have the opportunity to research and analyse media genres like advertising and documentary, media subcultures and fandoms, and media technologies and platforms like video streaming and TikTok.
You�ll develop your employability and professionalism through your exploration of media and cultural industries and working lives.
This subject is focused on critical dimensions of media and culture. To develop your skills in digital and audio-visual practice, you should apply to MH109 Media Studies
Develop understanding of how media shapes our ways of being in the world
Build knowledge of the key practices and processes of the ever growing and ever changing media and cultural industries
Learn how to engage effectively and critically with an increasingly mediated world

MD3CMI - MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
AUTHORSHIP IN FILM AND TELEVISION	MD321	5	2
FANS AND SUBCULTURES	MD336	5	2
GLOBAL CINEMA: IRELAND AND THE WORLD	MD330	5	1
LIVE RADIO PRODUCTION	MD337	5	2
MEDIA AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES	MD314	5	2
MEDIA AND CULTURAL WORK	MD332	5	1
PODCASTING AND 21STC RADIO	MD326	5	1
SOCIAL MEDIA STORYTELLING	MD335	5	1

Contacts

Maynooth University Department of Media Studies, Iontas Building
+ 353 1 708 3624
media.studies@mu.ie
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/media-studies
Twitter: @MU_MediaStudies
Facebook: @mediastudiesatmu

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	Career options: Graduates emerge with knowledge of media, communications and popular culture which are desired by many employers (for example, arts, cultural and charity organisations; large and medium-scale business in banking, finance, retail). Graduates would also be suited for work within the growing fields of marketing, PR and advertising. Postgraduate options currently include: MA in Critical and Creative Media, MA in Sociology: Internet and Society, MLitt and PhD research degrees. Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. Postgraduate options: Postgraduate options currently include: MA in Critical and Creative Media, 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

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