Module Diet (modules by year)

Year One

In the first year, students take four core modules in global media. These modules build core capacities and competences such as academic writing, subject knowledge and an introduction to critical thinking, providing students with a grounding in theoretical approaches to global media, and introduces students to the fundamentals of creative practice.

Year Two

In second year, students take up to a requisite number of modules for their stream (joint honours = 30 credits; single honours = 60 credits*) in Global Media. Joint or single honours students can choose from a mix of electives in media studies, media production,  design thinking, or Cumarsáid (Irish language media) as well as electives in Megatrends and Sustainability. The core modules in Year 2 build on the skills and knowledge acquired in year one within the fields of global communications and media theory, professional practice and context.

** These are not available to students who take these in the first semester.

Year Three

The third year of the programme is common to all streams and gives students the opportunity to spend part or all of the year studying at a university outside Ireland, to enhance their global experience. All students on the BA Global Media are highly encouraged to undertake an Erasmus or Study Abroad exchange. Students undertaking the Languages pathway must spend their third year abroad studying in their chosen language.

Students may also apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in years one and two within real-world professional settings, engaging in a range of intensive professional activities while taking part in an internship in a media or communications role within an organisation. Other options may include a volunteering year; or undertaking a second Arts subject.

Students who take Gaeilge as a second Arts subject as well as the Cumarsáid bundle of modules will be encouraged to complete a semester in the Gaeltacht as well as an Irish language internship.

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Year Four

In their fourth year, students will develop a high level of knowledge and understanding of key issues in the field of global media. Similar to second year, the suite of modules available in fourth year offers students an opportunity to engage with real-world challenges. Students are also given the opportunity to apply and synthesise the skills and knowledge developed over the programme within the 10 ECTS dissertation. This module will allow students an opportunity to engage in an extended piece of independent academic research under supervision.

NB to apply for AJ4110 you must submit a proposal by December 2024, Semester One. *You cannot register for this module directly online*  Details of an information session will be posted on Canvas in October.