Media Studies Maynooth University

Overview

Why choose this  Media Studies programme from Maynooth University ? 

• Combine creative and practical storytelling with the development of critical understanding of media - a vital skill since media industries are constantly expanding with new platforms emerging each year and new issues materialising like fake news;

• Research and analyse media cultures, genres and industries as well as the role of media in society and politics.

• Students then apply this in their practice of media design and production and interactive storytelling.

• Students develop employability and professionalism through their exploration of media and cultural industries and working lives. Students can also broaden their educational experience by studying Media Studies along with Arts subjects (such as languages, business, social sciences, computer science).

• Media Studies can be combined with Computer Science to develop a broad expertise in Media Technologies.

Career Options

• Graduates emerge with a range of practical, critical and transferable skills that enhance their employability in areas including: film, television and radio production; social media; marketing, PR and communications; web and graphic design; content creation; media research; IT.

• Graduates have taken up positions at RTÉ, Virgin Media, BBC One, Cartoon Saloon, Brown Bag Films, Microsoft, Accenture, BBDO, Version1. In addition, graduates have become independent creative professionals film-making, content creation and social media.

• The Department offers a range of postgraduate study options.