• You will study the principles and practices of audio-visual production and interactive web authoring, how to research and analyse media cultures, genres and industries, and the role of media in society and politics in the Media Studies programme at Maynooth University.
  • Students engage in independent and group projects to develop their media practice and have a flexible range of optional modules to expand their critical understanding.
  • Media Studies can be combined with Computer Science to develop a broad expertise in Media Technologies.
  • Gain practical experience through hands-on instruction in both digital and audio-visual creative media practice.
  • Learn about the impact of a range of media forms in society, culture and politics.
    • Broaden your educational experience by studying Media Studies along with Arts subjects (such as languages, business, social sciences, computer science).

    Career Options

    • Graduates emerge with practical production and research skills, and a broad understanding of media dynamics. Many seek careers in television, radio, and film production, web design, media research, social media marketing, advertising and public relations.
    • Our graduates have taken up positions at RT? Radio 1, Microsoft, BBC One and in marketing departments of large corporations. Others have become independent creative professionals in web design or film-making.