Program Overview
The Media Studies at Mary Immaculate College University of Limerick is a MA programme in Communications & Media 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 communications & media. 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 Media Studies 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 10,805 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,415 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Limerick, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Critical Issues in Media Theory
- Mass Media Research Methods
- Radio: Invisible Medium
- Television Drama: Industry, Form & Audience
- Ireland and Film
- News and News Media
- Researching Irish Media Audiences
- Sociolinguistics of Irish Media
- Women and Ageing in Popular Culture
- Scriptwriting for TV Drama and Film
- Music and Sound in Popular Culture
- Media, Sport and Popular Culture
- Popular Music Studies
- Sound, Media & Society
- Community Media Engagement
- The Development of Irish Media: a Theoretical Overview
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A transcript of your academic career to date from the Registrar of your university(s) (to include your final degree(s) results).
- Official results of examinations to be taken should be submitted as soon as they are available.
- Non-Irish graduates may be requested to forward syllabus and duration of undergraduate courses followed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,805 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,415 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,805 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,415 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mary Immaculate College University of Limerick 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 Mary Immaculate College University of Limerick
Mary Immaculate College University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
