MA Media Practice

Applicants to this Master’s degree should normally possess a good honours degree (2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant subject. If the degree is in an unrelated subject, applicants need to demonstrate appropriate industry knowledge and experience in their application documentation.

Each applicant will be required to include a short statement regarding their interest in studying on the MA Film and Media Production course at Coventry University (300-500 words) and are invited to include a link to an online portfolio in order that the course team can get to know their practice. All applicants will be offered a videoconferencing conversation as part of the application where they will have the opportunity to meet with a member of the course team and ask questions about the programme of study.

Candidates with professional/industrial experience, and/or other relevant training and experience may be admitted with lower qualifications.

Non-traditional entry students are welcome: applicants without formal qualifications but professional/industrial experience may be admitted on the basis of interview and submission of supporting material.

Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the course director

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more

Funding opportunities including scholarships available

Preparing our Masters graduates for onward careers is central to our approach to learning and teaching on the course. This includes developing authentic assessment, collaborative opportunities, placements, and advice and guidance for onward study on PhD programmes here and internationally (subject to availability²). Our three collaborative modules provide opportunities to work with students in photography, VR/AR, as well as media management and media/communication studies. You will be able to take advantage of cross-Faculty connections and collaborations, as well as placement and onward opportunities with the support of our Talent Team.

• Critical Media Practice – 20 credits
• Research Methods – 20 credits
• Entrepreneurial Practice – 10 credits
• Collaborative Social Challenge Project – 10 credits
• Emerging Media Practice – 20 credits
• Final Project (Research and Planning) – 30 credits
• Collaborative Community Project – 10 credits
• New Media Narratives – 20 credits
• Final Project (Production and Sharing) – 30 credits
• Collaborative Enterprise Project – 10 credits

With professional experience option

The professional experience opportunity² enables you the opportunity to apply for optional professional experience in semester 1, which, upon successfully securing an opportunity, will extend the duration of your master’s to either 16, 20 or 24 months. The professional experience provides an opportunity for you to develop expertise and experience in your chosen field with the aim of enhancing your employability.