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BACHELOR OF ARTS - MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES
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New subject in 2019 for Bachelor of Arts MH101 students. This subject covers the Media Theory modules from the Media Studies degree. Students will still have to gain access to MH109 Media Studies to take the practical aspects of media (radio, TV production). 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 >This subject covers the Media Theory modules from the Media Studies degree. Students will still have to gain access to MH109 Media Studies to take the practical aspects of media (radio, TV production). |
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This course requires 3 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. Science test and/or interview.
Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2019. 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 2019.
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 2019 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 July 2019 |
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Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language.
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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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The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant:
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Media and Cultural Studies and one other subject to degree level.
1st year
2nd & 3rd 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 Possible topics 2nd year 3rd year 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. |
Career and postgraduate options | |
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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).
Postgraduate options: Postgraduate options currently include:
Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site |