Qualification : BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH109
CAO Points : 357
Closing Date : 01 July 2025
Degree Overview
>Media Studies students:
- Gain practical experience through hands-on instruction in creative media practice and critically analyse a range of media forms in society, culture and politics;
- 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.
Duration: 3 years or 4 years (with Erasmus/study abroad option)
1st year
- 30 credits of Media Studies theory and practice modules
- Choose up to 2 Bachelor of Arts subjects (or Critical Skills) from BA groups 1-5 (max 1 per group). The only compatible double subject is Mathematics (Pure). Subject Groups.
2nd & 3rd year
- Media Studies as a Double Major or Major/Minor with 1 of your 1st year subjects
- Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd 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.
Media and Cultural Studies is available as a subject in the MH101 Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Head of Department
Department of Media Studies
Department of Motherhood Project
Department of Arts and Humanities Institute
Academic
Academic
Academic
Department of Media Studies
Department of Motherhood Project
Department of Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Academic
| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | N/A | H5 |
| Language | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Math | No | N/A | N/A |
| Science | No | N/A | N/A |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.
Mature applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require support for any required written exercise/interview/ online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.
01 July 2025
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish & 3rd language & H5 English required. MH109 Round 1 Points 2024: 357
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.
The Maynooth Education
Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.
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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