Global Media modules by year

Year One

In the first year for all instances, you will take four core modules, two in each semester. 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, you will take either 6 or 12 modules in total depending on your stream  (joint honours = 30 credits; single honours = 60 credits*). 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 second year build on the skills and knowledge acquired in first year 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 for BGM1 and BGM5  gives you the opportunity to spend part or all of the year studying at a university outside Ireland, to enhance your global experience. All students on the BA Global Media are 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 doing Global Media as part of GY101 are not eligible for placement or internships.

You 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.

Year Four

In your fourth year, you will be coming back from third year with a new level of understanding about global issues whether through your placement or study abroad or both. The level of work will step up accordingly and you 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 gives you an opportunity to engage with real-world challenges. You also have the opportunity to apply and synthesise the skills and knowledge developed over the programme within the 10 ECTS practical project or academic work. These modules (AJ4109 and AJ4110) give you the opportunity to engage in an extended piece of independent academic research under supervision.

NB to apply for AJ4110 or AJ4109 you must be in possession of a 2.1 and you must submit a proposal .
*You cannot register for this module directly online*
For more details email the department at media@universityofgalway.ie