Overview

Draw on decades of expertise, with strong industry links and a inspiring location in York. On this Media Production course at York St John University you will pursue your ambitions to produce projects which will impact audiences in an evolving media landscape.

Whether you have just finished your undergraduate degree or are returning to learning with your own style, this course will help you progress toward your next journey.

Your practice will be at the heart of the course and you will develop your professional profile throughout. We encourage you to take an independent and entrepreneurial approach, engaging with innovative digital storytelling strategies, new platforms for distribution of work and diverse methods of practice-based research. You can also explore exciting creative partnerships with students on Theatre, Music and Music Production MA courses.

Career

Our graduates are working in everything from wildlife documentaries to drama and children’s television. Our alumni include a BAFTA award winning film-maker, freelance camera operators, scriptwriters, documentary makers and graduates who’ve set up their own independent production companies. Video skills are in big demand from employers seeking to maximise their communications, and especially the events, marketing and PR industries.

This will give you an advantage in careers such as:

Film director or producer

Lighting or sound technician

Programme researcher

Broadcast journalist

Television camera operator

Television floor manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Reflective Practitioner

Independent and Entrepreneurial Media Production

Independent Project

Critical Discussion

Reflective Engagement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

127

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 217 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

127

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 honours degree in a related subject

Entry onto this postgraduate course is subject to attending an interview.

At interview you will be asked to give a short presentation. You will need to pitch your proposed idea for the main project. The criteria for this is:

Demonstration of readiness for graduate level practice

Evidence of engagement with critical thinking

Appropriate understanding of and competency in media production

Ability to communicate project ideas appropriate for the Independent Production Project

You will also be asked to complete a portfolio. This portfolio should show examples of previous and current media production practice.

We are happy to arrange interviews via Skype for overseas students.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11800 GBP / year

≈ 11800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8600 GBP / year

≈ 8600 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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