Program Overview
The International Contemporary Literatures and Media at National University of Ireland Galway is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Contemporary Literatures and Media programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,791 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Galway, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Contemporary Literatures and Media programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Arts of Reading\x97about debates in world literature and theoretical approaches in modern literary and cultural studies.
- Self-Referentiality in Post-modern Media\x97how do media reflect on other media, for example how is the book represented in films or paintings?
- From Division to Unification: Literary Texts in their Political Contexts\x97how is the post-war division of Europe reflected in literature and media?
- Contemporary Literary Genres\x97about trends in genres such as Didactic Fiction, Holocaust Literature, travel writing, fan fiction, etc.
- Prof. Paolo Bartoloni, PhD
- Deirdre Byrnes, PhD
- Catherine Emerson, PhD
- Tina-Karen Pusse, DPhil (co-ordinator)
- Kate Quinn, PhD
- Prof. Bill Richardson, PhD
- Prof. Hans-Walter Schmidt-Hannisa, DPhil (co-ordinator)
- Michael Shields, MA
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,791 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,791 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact National University of Ireland Galway directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway
Galway, Ireland
National University of Ireland, Galway is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months