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MA/MSc Degree in Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries

The MA/MSc Degree in Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries is a 1-year, fully remote master's degree offered by SAE. This program allows students to customize their learning and professional growth, developing and executing original creative media projects of their choice.

Program Overview

• The program is designed for early or mid-career professionals in the creative media industries looking to advance or pivot their career.
• Students will critically explore their areas of interest through self-selected creative media projects.
• The program combines theoretical and practical learning, leveraging industry experience to help students achieve a postgraduate qualification.

Program Structure

• The program is split over 3 trimesters.
• In Trimester 1, students develop their own Major Project concept and delve into creative media theories, research methods, and planning tools.
• In Trimester 2, students focus on their professional practice goals and acquire project management skills under the guidance of a dedicated Learning Advisor.
• In Trimester 3, students execute their creative media Major Project, showcasing technical expertise in their chosen field.

What You'll Learn

• Flexible study options to advance your creative industries career with a 1-year full-time online program.
• Global networking opportunities to connect with an international cohort of students and build a global network.
• Degree choice, selecting either a Master of Arts or Master of Science based on career aspirations in the creative industries.
• Portfolio development, creating a significant portfolio featuring major creative projects.
• Technical skill enhancement using industry-standard tools.
• Online conferences, participating in SAE's student-wide online conference each trimester.
• Entrepreneurial skills to propel your creative career forward.
• Holistic education, experiencing a combination of practical training and academic learning.
• Creative collaboration, collaborating with SAE students across various disciplines.

Career Outcomes

• The program can lead to various career outcomes, including:
  • Sound Designer
  • Music Producer
  • Character Animator
  • Game Designer
  • Level Designer
  • Artist Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Media Manager
  • Screenwriter
  • Cinematographer
  • Director

Course FAQs

• Online students receive support and contact through a dedicated Learning Advisor.
• Course content is produced based on students' needs and topical issues.
• All course content is available via Canvas, the Virtual Learning Environment.
• Live webinars are scheduled to cover essential content and assessment requirements.
• Students can use the facilities at SAE Belgrade if needed.

Program Details

• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Trimesters: 3
• Degree: Master of Arts or Master of Science of University of Hertfordshire, UK
• Points acquired: 90 ECTS
• MA/MSc award certificate available in Audio Production, Film Production, Game Art and Animation, Web Development
• Start dates: January 2026