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Media Production (MA)

Students in the media production lab in the RTA School of Media

Program Overview

Format: Full-time

Degree Earned: Master of Arts

Connect, interact, inform and inspire, while exploring the theoretical, economic, creative and cultural structures that influence how media is produced and disseminated.

Built on 65 years of broadcasting and media production success through Toronto Metropolitan University’s RTA School of Media, this program provides the perfect balance of theory, creative practice and industry connections. Students study traditional and innovative media forms, outlets and technologies in order to tell compelling stories that reach a diverse audience. They include future media production professionals of all stripes, who have access to industry insiders, award-winning faculty, media executives, and distinguished visiting professors and content creators.

Student wearing headphones with two camera operators in the Media Production recording studio

At a Glance

MA

  • Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
  • Statement of interest
  • Resumé/CV
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Portfolio
  • English language proficiency requirement

More information on admission requirements. Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program. 

Program-specific requirements

Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for their graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.

See application dates.

For detailed graduate tuition and fees information please visit Fees by Program.

For information on scholarships, awards and financing your graduate studies visit Financing Your Studies.

Connect, interact, inform and inspire, while exploring the theoretical, economic, creative and cultural structures that influence how media is produced and disseminated. Our program challenges students to study traditional and innovative media forms, outlets and technologies in order to tell compelling stories that reach a diverse audience. Students will gain advanced research skills through the completion of an original written or creative major research project. 

Media Production (MA) graduate program calendar

RTA in LA

Head to Los Angeles for a two-week media intensive workshop at UCLA. Meet industry professionals, participate in onsite visits to production studios and gain insights through panel discussions and activities with producers, writers, literary agents and network executives.

Graduate Admissions

Admissions information and how to apply

Graduate Studies Admissions Office
11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
Telephone: 416-979-5150
Email: gradhelp@torontomu.ca

For information specific to programs, please see the program contact information below.

Program Contact

Dr. Laura Nenych
Graduate Program Director
BAA, Ryerson, LLB, LLM, York, (Can.), PhD
Research areas: Television and Audio Production, the Music Industry, Law, Management, Educational Technology, Entertainment Law and Business
Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 557018
Email: laura@torontomu.ca

Elaine Nie
Graduate Program Administrator
Email: mediaprod@torontomu.ca

“This master’s program gave me access to the creative resources, the right network and the education I need in order to become a successful producer.”

Marwa Siam-Abdou, MA alumna
Photo: Kevin Shaw (RTA ’03, Media Production ’10) incubated TellMeTV (formerly Zagga Entertainment) at the DMZ.

Student Profile: The world’s first video-on-demand service for the visually impaired

Kevin Shaw (media production alumnus) developed the world’s first video-on-demand service for blind and partially sighted people.

Graduate Academic Calendar

Find curriculum, course descriptions and important dates for Media Production (MA).

How to Apply

Once you’ve made an informed choice about which program(s) you are going to apply to, preparing your application requires careful research and planning.

Funding

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we understand that pursuing graduate studies is a significant financial investment. Funding comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends. There are a number of additional funding sources – internal and external – available to graduate students that can increase these funding levels.

Research

As an urban innovation university, Toronto Metropolitan University offers 60+ cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as 125+ research centres, institutes and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. Our close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.