PhD Media Studies
Students are provided with a flexible and tailored structured research Media Studies programme at Maynooth University within the Centre for Media Studies, including the development of transferable research skills, specialist knowledge and professional practices.
Duration
4 years (Full-time)
5 years (Part-time)
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
€14,000 per year (Full-time)
€4,330 per year (Part-time EU)
Location
Maynooth, Ireland
The programme
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.
Courses Included
- Innovation and Research Commercialisation
- Research Funding Application
- Media Research Methods
- Irish Media History
- Creative Interactive Computing
- Writing for Screen Media
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching & Learning: Tutors & Demonstrators
- Professional Skills – Thesis Completion and Career Development
- Academic Writing Module
- Media Archives