Program Overview
The Media Production at Ryerson University is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Media Production programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media Production programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Media Entrepreneurship
- Legal Issues in Media
- Canadian Television Studies
- Business of Music
- Aboriginal Media Art
- Dramatic Writing
- Comedy Writing
- Writing for Animation
- Writ: Factual & Reality Prog.
- Children\x92s Programming
- Documentary Production
- 2-D and Object Animation
- Emerging Tech for Media Makers
- Television Technical Producing
- Aud Post-Prod and Sound Design
- Sound Synthesis
- Radio Production
- Video Compositing, Special Eff
- Factual and Entertain Features
- Digital Project Lab
- Physical Computing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four-year honours Bachelor\'s degree (or equivalent), preferably in a media related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.33 (B), or equivalent, in the final half of the program
- The ideal advanced student for this program has a strong undergraduate media education with a demonstrated knowledge of the production tools of some form of media production or professional media production or management experience. We also accept highly motivated applicants from related areas of study (e.g. Media Studies, Creative Writing, Communications) and other fields who demonstrate a willingness to take the extra steps and time before or during the program to build the necessary production skills to complete their project.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 21,131 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 10,654 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ryerson University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ontario, Canada
Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University, is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months