Overview

Upon completion of this Media Studies degree offered at Maynooth University students will have achieved competence in relevant areas of research, and demonstrated specialist knowledge and skills in their own area of research as well as in knowledge transfer and effective academic communication.

Key facts

This programme will equip them with the professional skills necessary to pursue academic and research careers.

An applicant wishing to undertake a research degree should submit a research proposal in writing, and consult with the Department on the general suitability of the research topic and on the availability of an appropriate supervisor before submitting an application.

Careers and opportunities

A research degree in the Department of Media Studies provides the opportunity for an academic career teaching and researching in Media Studies, Digital Media and associated disciplines.

It also provides an excellent platform (depending on precise specialisation) for a career in policy development or within the varied media industries themselves.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Funding Application

Irish Media History

Writing for Screen Media

Digital Critical Skills

Innovation and Research Commercialisation

Creative Interactive Computing

Media Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

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Closing date

Rolling. Applications are welcomed throughout the year

Commences

An MLitt in Media Studies can be commenced in September or January

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 18 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Media Studies is an extremely interdisciplinary subject, and we welcome applications from candidates from a variety of other disciplinary backgrounds. Applicants should hold a BA (2:1 or higher) in Media Studies or another cognate discipline from the Humanities or Social Sciences.

An MA in Media Studies or another cognate discipline from the Humanities or Social Sciences is preferred.

Applicants without an MA will be required to register initially as MLitt students, transferring to the PhD register on approval after a period of study. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14000 EUR / year

≈ 14000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

6500 EUR / year

≈ 6500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time EU: 4,330

Living costs

Maynooth

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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