Overview

Upon completion of this Media Studies programme at Maynooth University , students will have achieved competence in relevant areas of research, and demonstrated specialist knowledge and skills in their own area of research as well as in knowledge transfer and effective academic communication. This programme will equip them with the professional skills necessary to pursue academic and research careers.

Career Options

A PhD in the Centre for Media Studies provides the opportunity for an academic career teaching and researching in Media Studies, Digital Media and associated disciplines.

It also provides an excellent platform (depending on precise specialisation) for a career in policy and research development or within the varied media industries themselves.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Innovation and Research Commercialisation

Research Funding Application

Media Research Methods

Irish Media History

Creative Interactive Computing

Writing for Screen Media

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Rolling. Applications are welcomed throughout the year, for registration in September and January of each academic year.

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold a BA (2:1 or higher) in Media Studies or another cognate discipline from the Humanities or Social Sciences. An MA in Media Studies or another cognate discipline from the Humanities or Social Sciences is strongly preferred. Applicants without an MA will be required to register initially as MLitt students, transferring to the PhD register on approval after a period of study.

Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14000 EUR / year

≈ 14000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6500 EUR / year

≈ 6500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time Tuition Fees:

EU: 4330 EUR / Year

Continuation year (Full-Time):

EU: 4330 EUR / Year

Non-EU: 10000 EUR / Year

Living costs

Maynooth

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Options

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Maynooth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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