The Master of Arts in Media Studies is an innovative programme offered by Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and the University of Limerick. The programme takes place on both campuses and will run during the day time in 2015-16. Students can avail of the fine study and recreational facilities on the South Circular Road and in Plassey. Some flexibilty with regards to the scheduling of classes may be possible to facilitate students who are working full time, so please let us know your needs when you apply.
The programme meets a demand for postgraduate courses in the specialised area of Media Studies outside the greater Dublin area. Members of the Department of Media and Communication Studies in Mary Immaculate College also supervise a large number of research masters and PhDs. We have a generous assistantship and scholarship scheme and we are more than happy to explore options with potential students from a variety of backgrounds.
| College | Mary Immaculate College |
| Course ID | 124462 |
| Course Location | Limerick City, Limerick |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| Course Duration | Two years |
| Course Time | Part time mode (two years) Students can take as many or as few modules in each semester as they choose but must have completed six modules before graduation. Dissertation to be completed by the end of semester 4. |
| Course Fee | EU €3,820 part time. Non-EU €7,620 part time. |
| Entry Requirements | The minimum qualification is normally a second-class honours degree, grade two, in a cognate area, such as a general Arts degree. However, applications may also be considered from persons with an approved equivalent qualification and/or relevant professional experience. Applicants may be required to attend for interview. |
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