Master of Media and Creative Technologies

University of Waikato

Master's degree

Study Discipline: Media & Communication Studies

Study Programme Details

City: Hamilton

Country: New Zealand

Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session

Study Format: Full Time

Mode of Study:

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Programme Type

Master's degree

Duration

18 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Unleash your creative potential in the dynamic realm of media with the Master of Media and Creative Technologies (MMCT) offered by the Te Kura Toi/School of Arts, School of Social Sciences, School of Design, and Waikato Management School. This program is your gateway to becoming a leading creative practitioner in today’s media-dominated world.

Overview

The MMCT is a journey of knowledge and skill enhancement in Screen and Media Studies. Highly sought-after both nationally and globally, this program offers a distinctive edge in competitive media fields. As a student, you will not only refine your skills but also emerge as a visionary ready to tackle the challenges of the creative industries.

Engage in a transformative experience with taught papers and hands-on projects supervised by internationally-renowned media academic staff. Explore diverse areas, including short film, documentary, animation, photography, AI, VR, scriptwriting, online content, podcasts, and multimedia installations. Your learning experience is shaped by your own creativity, producing a portfolio of audio-visual projects for public exhibition and future employment in various media-related fields.

The MMCT provides extensive collaborative project experience supported by technical expertise and advanced creative skills. Benefit from a solid foundation in postgraduate academic practice, honing critical and methodological skills for original research.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the MMCT in Screen and Media Studies should normally have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline and have achieved at least a B average or better.
an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, or
a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, or
awarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), or
a Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, or
a B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
a C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.

Delve into the unique aspects of the program structure, offering flexibility through diverse study areas and emphasizing a perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in Screen and Media Studies.

International $35,900 (120 pts) $53,855 (180 pts)

Domestic $7,626 – $9,137 per year

Future Career Outcomes

Explore success stories of MMCT alumni, showcasing how the program aligns with industry demands and fosters skills development crucial in the evolving job market.