Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Cultural Studies University of Limerick

Why study Arts at UL?

At the University of Limerick, we deliver an Arts Degree which is flexible and wide-ranging, offering 19 subjects in all. You can study a combination of subjects (as Single Honours or Joint Honours) from across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Why study New Media and Cultural Studies at UL?

The cultural studies and new media pathway will allow you to undertake specialised study in cultural studies including film studies, comparative literature, visual cultural studies and cultural theory as well as aspects of new media.

“New media” refers both to the media that have emerged in response to technological evolution and to new ways of using traditional media as a result of technological change. In addition, you will also acquire critical and analytical skills; specialised new media production skills; research and writing skills and the opportunity to study abroad and obtain work experience.

Career Prospects

Mathematics graduates find work in a wide range of careers including:

• Communications and public relations
• eCommerce and ePublishing
• Technical Writing and editing
• Print and electronic media journalism
• Media production
• Media research and analysis
• Advertising and marketing
• Research and teaching at third level
• Development and research in voluntary organisations

Follow-On Study:

• MA English
• MA Journalism (with Grad Dip option)
• MA in Marketing, Consumption and Society
• MA Technical Communication and E-Learning
• MA in TESOL

Other majors options in Arts:

• Economics
• English
• Gaeilge
• French
• Geography
• German
• History
• Irish Music and Dance
• Linguistics with TESOL
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Administration and Leadership
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Drama and Theatre Studies
• Theology and Religious Studies