Media Studies
(MA)
An interdisciplinary formation in communication and media
Our MA program is one of the most prestigious and competitive programs in North America. We provide our students with interdisciplinary training in communication theory and media research methods including research-creation (practice-led research).
Our program typically spans two years and offers four study options for both full-time and part-time students.
Meet our faculty
Our faculty members are actively involved in innovative research initiatives and creative projects, fostering a vibrant and stimulating environment where conferences, screenings and events enrich your experience.
Meet our past and current students
Our students are highly motivated with a diverse range of research and creative interests, from gender expressions on TikTok to disinformation in games and streaming platforms. Explore our collection of theses and creative projects from previous years to see what an MA in Media Studies can offer you.
We measure the success of our program by the contributions and impact of our graduates. Many of our alumni are professionals in media and cultural industries: digital media, film, television, gaming, radio and the arts. Others continue their studies in doctoral programs in Canada or abroad.
Are you ready to submit your application?
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three letters of reference and assessment forms
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
- A writing sample (e.g. a research paper or essay from a senior undergraduate course)
- Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
Your application also includes a statement of purpose (5 pages, double-spaced) with the following:
- A brief overview of your undergraduate studies and what courses, professors or scholarly works were the most influential and/or the most challenging
- A brief overview of the type of research (thesis or project) you would like to undertake
- A selection of courses in our program which are of interest to you and professors you feel might support your research interests
- A description of work experience (paid or voluntary) that is relevant to your application
Learn more on the letters of reference, assesment form, transcripts and proof of Canadian citizenship required for submitting your application.
Featured Alumni
Katarina Soukup
Katarina Soukup is Vice President, Production at Felix & Paul Studios, an EMMY® Award-winning creator of immersive entertainment experiences, creating unparalleled, highly engaging and inspired virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality experiences for audiences worldwide. For many years prior to joining the Studio, she was an independent producer of award-winning and enduring documentaries for Canadian and international audiences via Catbird Productions, a boutique production company she founded in 2006.
Maize Longboat
"The Media Studies MA research creation option allowed me to pursue a practice-based research project that aligned with my dream of making video games. The game I created as part of my research, Terra Nova, provided me with the experience I needed to enter the games industry shortly after completing the program."
- Maize Longboat, MA, Manager, Partner Relations at Unity Technologies
Jessie Marchessault
Jessie Marchessault is a User Research Analyst at Ubisoft Montreal, where she has spent the last three years designing research initiatives and running playtests for a variety of productions. Currently embedded on an Assassin’s Creed production team, she specializes in developing exploratory and evaluative studies and disseminates player feedback to help guide design decisions.
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Support our MA program that focuses on practice-led research and interdisciplinary training to address the pressing issues of our time such as AI ethics, environmental challenges and structural oppression.
Your donation will help ensure our students have a chance to meet with professionals and establish the networks they need to succeed.
Contact us
Michelle Arseneault, Graduate Program Assistant
Fenwick Mckelvey, MA Director
