Master of Science [M.S] (Digital Media)
Field of Study:
CA$19,663/Yr
- Master of Science in Digital Media at York University is offered as a 2-year (5 terms) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
- The Program is consists of course work and a major research paper.
- The Graduate Program in Digital Media offers courses and opportunities for advanced training and research leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
- The Program is jointly offered by the Department of Computational Arts (CA), and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS).
- Highly qualified students are provided with the opportunity to do specialized hybrid research work in a program that uniquely combines computational science and artistic practices.
- Work in digital media focuses on a broad range of current and emerging forms of digitally supported media, with applications that range from computer games to interactive art.
- Students benefit from a high-density environment of research-driven faculty and labs, with close faculty mentoring a hallmark of the program.
- The faculty are internationally recognized artists, scientists, and engineers with a vast range of complementary areas of expertise.
- Students will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art labs and other facilities.
- The program is designed to foster this next-generation with a sophisticated understanding of computational digital media that conjoins capacity in STEM skills with creativity.
- The average salary goes up to 46,000 USD.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline Fall Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | CA$19663 (CAD 19663) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | CA$5326 (CAD 5326) |
Food | CA$3937 (CAD 3937) |
Total Cost | CA$9263 (CAD 9263) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | CA$10033 (CAD 10033) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an Honours degree or equivalent from a recognized university in Digital Media or related Bachelor’s program, such as computer science.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.33 in the last two years of study is required to be eligible for the program.
Work Experience:
Students must show that they have experience in the arts, and in particular a cross-disciplinary approach.
Others:
Students whose background in the arts is incomplete will be required to take the appropriate supplemental undergraduate course(s) in addition to the required courses.
Indian Student Eligibility
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree from an accredited institution.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 300+ score for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem…. Read More
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Two letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Portfolio Requirements - A portfolio is required for entry into all programs.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Arts administrator
- Broadcast journalist
- Cinematographer
- Computer games tester
- Copywriter
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ontario Trillium Scholarship 2 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeAwards | |
Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,847/Yr$10,847 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Goa Education Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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