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MH101 - Media, Film & Cultural Studies
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Media, film and cultural studies in MH101 offers a solid foundation for creative industry careers. You’ll enjoy critical analysis and gain knowledge of the media and cultural industries’ key practices and processes.
What you’ll learn
You’ll explore the critical dimensions of media, film and culture and how they impact our world.
You’ll get hands on too, learning practical and project-based skills in modules like Live Radio and Digital Content Creation.
Looking for more extensive skills in digital and audio-visual practice? You might also consider the BA Media Studies (MH109).
How media shapes our experience
You’ll explore the ways that ‘new’ media (think social media, AI, and digital platforms) and more traditional ‘old’ media (like film, television, print and radio) actively shape our lived experience.
You’ll also research and analyse media genres, like:
- advertising
- documentary
- media audiences and users
- media technologies
- video streaming platforms like TikTok
All of this will help you understand how media shapes the way we live. It will also teach you how to engage thoughtfully, and critically, with a world that is increasingly shaped by media.
Subject Structure
First year
- 15 credits of Media, Film & Cultural Studies
- Choose 2 or 3 other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the available groups (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table)
Second year and Final year
- Media, Film & Cultural Studies is taken with another subject in second and third year as part of a Double Major or as a Minor
- Optional 10 credit Elective in second year
- Optional Erasmus/Study Abroad after second year
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Entry requirements
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. Round 1 points 2026: see above.
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
Learn more about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate study is also popular and we offer a range of interesting options.
Visit the Department's website for more information about postgraduate options.
Careers
Develop your employability and professionalism through your exploration of media, film and cultural industries and working lives.
You will graduate with knowledge of the key practices and processes of the ever-growing and ever-changing media and cultural industries, along with a range of transferable skills that are well-matched with wider sectors including public service, education and business:
- communication
- problem-solving
- research
- project management
- teamwork skills
These are in-demand skills in sectors including:
- broadcasting and film
- arts, culture & heritage
- content creation
- social media
- marketing
- PR and communications
- NGOs (non-governmental organisations) and charity