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Applied Sciences
Communications & Media
BA Media Studies
3 years
€2143 pa
Programme profile
This is a new programme, taught through English. It commences in September 2015.
Media have a major impact not only on how we communicate with one another, but also on how societies are organised: culturally, politically and economically. This programme focuses on the informative and social function of media and applies 'culture' in its anthropological definition: as the ideas, customs and social behaviour of particular (groups in) societies.
Studentds will acquire knowledge and understanding of how different media platforms operate and interplay; how media systems are underpinned politically and economically; and how patterns of media use, production and content develop and change. You will learn to apply different types of academic research methods on a variety of topics. You will develop professional skills to help you perform in media-related internships and jobs.
Programme content
Year 1:
Media Platforms and Industries; Media, Culture and Society; Studying Media in Everyday Life; Academic Skills; Media History; Designated Minor; Introduction to Media Studies ; Professional Writing; Social Lab
Year 2:
Media, Spaces and Practices; Analysing Media Texts; Audiovisual Culture; Digital Culture; Analysing Media Production and Use; Media Theory : Mediatisation and Effects; Transmedia Production; Media Theory: Form and Technology ; Designated Minors
Year 3:
Theories and Thinkers; Research Seminar; Specialisation; Thesis; Designated Minor
Entry Requirements
3 A-Levels
Scottish Students are required to have a SQC with 2 Advanced Highers and at least 4 Highers.
Six passes at Leaving Certificate [inc. 2 at H4]
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