Media Production - BA
Full-time format:
4 Year
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
High 80s
Faculty:
The Creative School
Experiential learning:
Internship available
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Is this degree for you?
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)’s celebrated Media Production degree program prepares you to create and produce content across today’s dynamic media landscape. You’ll learn to develop television, podcasts, radio, AR/VR, video games, transmedia and multi-camera studio productions.
You’ll explore core areas such as screenwriting, video game design, television and video production, and radio and sound. You’ll also build expertise in the media business and audience engagement. This well-rounded foundation1 will give you a deep understanding of today’s dynamic media landscape and prepare you to shape its future.
Experiential learning opportunities: Internship available
With countless opportunities to apply what you learn through access to professional-grade equipment like the Allan Slaight Radio Institute and multiple state-of-the-art TV and broadcast studios, including the Arthur Smith Virtual Production Studio, you’ll graduate with the creative and technical skills you need to share captivating stories with the world. An optional internship and RTA in LA, a course that includes 2 weeks in Los Angeles to network and learn from industry professionals, will round out your experience.
Ranked in The 15 Top Global Film Schools (external link) in 2023 by The Hollywood Reporter.
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
Career possibilities:
- Broadcast producer
- Line producer
- Screenwriter
- Showrunner
- Talent agent
Employer possibilities:
- Bell Media
- Boat Rocker Media
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
- Insight Productions
- Rogers Media
Further education:
- Digital Media (MDM)
- Documentary Media (MFA)
- Media Production (MA)
- Scriptwriting and Story Design (MFA)
Media Production student lands lead role on TVOKids show
Second-year Media Production student Lisa has made significant strides since joining the program and has already taken on multiple roles in various TVOKids shows. Most recently, Lisa landed an on-camera role in a TVOKids show called Green Squad. The experience also gave her the opportunity to work behind-the-scenes in production, allowing her to grow her skills and expertise.
Read more: RTA Media Production student lands lead role on TVOKids show
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U) (minimum grade of 70%)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,353 - $7,846
Out-of-province: $8,892 - $9,414
International: $36,845 - $37,265
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"My experience as the producer of Sweetwater has been the best way to end my 4 years. This film was a wonderful transition from my last year of university to the professional industry, and I feel so passionate and excited for what is to come next!”
- Molly Greenblatt, Media Production, Class of 2025, Producer, Sweetwater
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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.