A PhD in the Department of 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.
Tuition Fee
Per year
Start Date
2024-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Media Studies
Area of study
Media & Communication
Minor
Arts and Media Management | Communication and Media Studies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | 2024-06-30 |
| 2024-01-01 | 2024-06-30 |
About Program
Program Overview
Students are provided with a flexible and tailored structured research programme within the Department of Media Studies, including the development of transferable research skills, specialist knowledge and professional practices. Upon completion of this programme, 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.
An applicant wishing to undertake a research degree should submit a research proposal in writing, and consult with the Centre on the general suitability of the research topic and on the availability of an appropriate supervisor before submitting an application.
Closing date
Rolling. Applications are welcomed throughout the year, for registration in September and January of each academic year.
Commences
A PhD in Media Studies can be commenced in September or January of each academic year.
Program Outline
Students will be required to take all Generic Skills modules for PhD students in the Faculty of Arts offered by Maynooth University's Graduate School (GSA1, GSA2 and GSA3). A range of other modules, in the MA in Critical and Creative Media, research seminar presentations, conference presentations, language school participation and summer school participation will also be offered. Some of these modules may not be available every year, and students will be advised by their supervisor on which modules will be the most appropriate for them, and at what stage of their PhD studies. Appropriate modules offered by other departments/schools within Maynooth University will be regarded as Transferable Skills Modules and students will be encouraged to take any such modules that their supervisor deems helpful and appropriate.
Student must take a minimum of 30 credits in taught modules (15 in generic/transferable modules and 15 in subject/specialist modules) and not exceed 90 credits in taught modules over the duration of their Structured PhD programme.
Course Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Career Options
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