Exploring Media & Cultural Studies at Maynooth University

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Delve into the world of Media & Cultural Studies at Maynooth University with a focus on critical analysis of media, popular culture, and society. Uncover the foundations in first year with a variety of subject combinations for a holistic learning experience. Develop practical digital skills and engage with optional modules in film, reality TV, advertising, gender studies, and more as you progress through your academic journey.

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Studying Media at Maynooth University MH109 BA Media Studies Creative practice and critical approaches to media and popular culture BA Arts (Media & Cultural Studies) Subject in MH101 BA Arts Critical approaches to media and popular culture

MH101 BA Arts Media & Cultural Studies

What is Media & Cultural Studies? Media & Cultural Studies critically examines media and popular culture texts, practices and institutions to understand their role in how we live, what we do, and why we think the way we do. We focus on products from all kinds of media and cultural industries, ranging from old media to Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Netflix, and games. We also explore what audiences, users, and communities understand about and do with these media forms.

First Year 15 credits in first year Foundation for thinking critically about the nexus between media, popular culture and society Combine with three other subjects (45 credits) Valuable combinations include Sociology, Business, Marketing, Anthropology, and English Begin in MH109 Media Studies, change to Arts in second year (M&CS and 1 subject; other two subjects) May take Critical Skills, including Digital Critical Skills

Digital Critical Skills Practical, hands-on digital skills MD190 Digital Creation Skills Basics of coding, image and audio editing and digital storytelling MD191 Digital Literacy Understanding of technology, data management, usability, digital rights

Second Year Media & Cultural Studies research practices and optional modules One additional subject in Second Year Choose Double Honours (30/30) or Minor (20/40) Possibility of pursuing a 10 credit elective stream to broaden intellectual horizons

Optional modules mage result for film mage result for reality tv elated image Film and Screen Media mage result for advertising Gender and Media Reality and TV Advertising: Industry and Audiences

Third Year Media and Cultural Industries preparation for graduation Option of Dissertation Advanced optional courses in areas such as social media; media publics; global cinema; podcasting; queer media; fans and fan cultures . Carry on with chosen major or minor subject

MH109 BA Media Studies 1st year: Principles and practices of screen design and film & TV production 2nd year: Web Authoring and TV Studio Options of Live Radio Production, Scriptwriting, Human Computer Interaction, Coding Media Convergences 3rd year: option of Short Film or Interactive Project Options of Virtual Animation Environments, Podcasting

So wheres that going to take students? Our programme offers the critical thinking and insight to navigate a complex, mediated world, but also skills required in any industry. e.g Marketing is a key graduate employer, or marketing, advertising, promotion roles in corporations.