Bachelor of Media Studies
- Maynooth, Ireland
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A structured research doctorate in media studies leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Media Studies can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Academic and research careers
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Media Studies (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Country-specific upper-secondary qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate (CAO point bands 300-400
- 400-500 or 500-600 depending on programme
- For example India Standard XII 70% overall for the lowest band)
- Plus programme subject requirements
- Non-EU applicants apply through MU Apply. Grade guidance from source: Country-specific upper-secondary results converted to CAO points
- Entry bands 300-400
- 400-500
- 500-600 CAO points depending on programme.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 63
- Cambridge 176
- Oxford Test of English 140
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry requirements and the closing date
- the country entry requirements. Non-EU applicants apply online through MU Apply
- Not the CAO
- The undergraduate confirm the application fee with the admissions office. Upload the documents the portal asks for
- Including proof of English (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE 63
- Duolingo 120 or equivalent). Receive and accept the offer
- The undergraduate deposit is not stated.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €16,500 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €50 EUR |
| Deposit | €1,000 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Maynooth |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Humanities |
| Department | Media Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Scholarships
University international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €16,500 EUR per year. The application fee is €50 EUR. The deposit is €1,000 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,524 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 63, Cambridge 176, Oxford Test of English 140.
University international scholarship opportunities are offered subject to the particular award, Programme, Applicant profile and year, 2027 eligibility should be checked.