MA Media Production at York St John University

Make your mark as an independent media production practitioner with engaging stories to tell. This course will help you develop your existing media production practice and further your career goals. Whether your aim is to develop as a filmmaker, documentarian, podcaster, radio producer or to run a YouTube channel, we will guide you in achieving your ambitions.

Faculty: School of the Arts  |  Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Methods of Reflective Practice; Research Practice and Media Production; Creative Entrepreneurship; Independent Research; Media Production Independent Project.

Career pathways

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. Example roles include Running or managing media companies; Social media production; Corporate communications; Journalism; Radio production; Independent film production or direction.

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