MH109 · Level 8 · 3 years

Media Studies

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

337

Down 40 points since 2023 (377).

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About this course

A Level 8 media degree that mixes hands-on media making with the critical study of media. You take it alongside another arts subject.

How long
3 years
What you study
You do media practice such as design, production and interactive storytelling, and study media in society, culture and politics. You look at media industries and issues like AI and fake news. You take one or two other arts subjects in first year, then continue with one.
Placement and abroad
There is a 4-year International option with study abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who like making creative content and also enjoy asking questions about how media shapes society.

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About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

2023377202435720253672026337

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026337Published after the final round
2025 367362430
2024 357357410
2023 377366419

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H5
  • Gaeilge: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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