Program Overview
The Digital Media at Ryerson University is a Master 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 Digital Media 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: USD 20,502 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,834 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital Media 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
- Foundations of Digital Media
- Digital Media Environments
- Interaction Design Digital Media
- Digital Media Entrepreneurship
- Interpersonal Communication
- Business and Mgnt. in Digital Media Industry
- Directed Studies
- Selected Topics in Digital Media
- Digital Publishing
- Physical Computing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university in North America, or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution outside North America. Applicants must have an overall average of 3.0/4.33 (B) or equivalent in the last two years of their undergraduate studies.
- Students may apply from any area of specialization, but post-secondary education in the areas of engineering, business, multimedia, science, media production, graphics, fine arts, art history or design will be particularly useful. Previous digital media, programming, and production experiences are recommended but not required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,502 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,834 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,502 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,834 (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- Application Deadline 2019-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months