Master of Media Practice and Industry (Extension)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-05 | - |
| 2024-07-22 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Media Practice and Industry (Extension) at UTS equips creative media graduates and industry professionals with advanced skills in media production, innovation, and industry practices. The program emphasizes ethics, social justice, technology, and sustainability, preparing graduates to lead and shape opportunities in the evolving media landscape. Graduates are highly sought after as directors, producers, and other creative and cultural producers in screen, digital, and emerging media.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Media Practice and Industry (Extension) is designed for creative media graduates or experienced industry practitioners seeking to advance their skills and employability in a hybrid and dynamic media environment. The course focuses on media industry transformations with respect to ethics, social justice, technology, and sustainability. Students select from innovation, industry, and production subject choices that share entrepreneurial, collaborative, and iterative approaches to the ideas, practices, and audiences for screen, digital media, and emerging platforms. Curation, design thinking, and project-based work are key aspects of the course, which aims to produce graduates who can provide leadership to harness and shape opportunities in the field. The Master of Media Practice and Industry (Extension) is unique in integrating advanced media production practices and future-focused capabilities and technologies with social justice, ethics, and sustainable industry practices. UTS's unique partnership with Compton School, Australia’s first Creative Business School to co-deliver the Advanced Creative Entrepreneurship core subject offers students an opportunity to build a viable business from scratch. Graduates from this course are highly sought after as leaders in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
Outline:
- Year 1
- Autumn
- Story Core: Ethical Production
- Innovation choice
- Production choice
- Spring
- Production choice
- Industry choice
- Year 2
- Autumn
- Industry choice
- Collaborative Media Project
- Spring
Careers:
Graduates are creative and cultural producers who can incubate, produce, and post-produce for screen, digital, and emerging media. Career options include directors, producers, multiplatform storytellers, advertising creatives, festival and digital channel curators, and post-production specialists in screen and immersive media. Graduates have the capacity to generate and deliver sophisticated creative media industry prototypes, portfolios, and projects.
University of Technology Sydney
Overview:
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a public university located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its focus on practical, industry-relevant education and its strong research output. UTS is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is recognized as Australia's top university for research impact.
Services Offered:
UTS offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic Support:
Academic advisors, tutoring services, and learning resources to help students succeed in their studies.Career Development:
Career counseling, job search assistance, and internship opportunities to prepare students for their future careers.Student Life:
A vibrant campus community with clubs, societies, and social events to enhance the student experience.Health and Wellbeing:
Counseling services, health clinics, and support programs to promote student well-being.Accommodation:
On-campus housing options for students seeking convenient and comfortable living arrangements.Library:
A comprehensive library with extensive resources, study spaces, and technology support.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UTS offers a dynamic campus experience with a strong sense of community. Students can participate in a variety of clubs and societies, attend social events, and engage in leadership opportunities. The university's central location in Sydney provides easy access to the city's cultural attractions, entertainment venues, and employment opportunities.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry-Relevant Education:
UTS focuses on practical, hands-on learning that prepares students for real-world careers.Strong Research Output:
The university is recognized for its high-quality research, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, data science, and robotics.Global Rankings:
UTS consistently ranks among the top universities in the world, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence.Vibrant Campus Community:
Students can enjoy a lively campus environment with a wide range of clubs, societies, and social events.Central Location:
UTS is located in the heart of Sydney, providing easy access to the city's amenities and employment opportunities.Academic Programs:
UTS offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Analytics and Data Science
Business
Communication
Design, Architecture and Building
Education
Engineering
Health
Information Technology
International Studies
Law
Science
Transdisciplinary Innovation
Other:
UTS is committed to social justice and sustainability, with initiatives focused on supporting Indigenous education and research, promoting diversity and inclusion, and addressing environmental challenges. The university also offers a range of short courses and microcredentials for individuals seeking to upskill or enhance their career prospects.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognized bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies. For applicants with a bachelor's degree, master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate: the degree must be in the field of society and culture (e.g. Bachelor of Arts), or creative arts if the degree is not in the field of society and culture, or creative arts, applicants must also have a minimum of two years' related professional work experience. These applicants must also provide a curriculum vitae (CV), which should include details of paid and voluntary work or other experiences (e.g. special interest groups) that could be relevant to the course, and provide a personal statement that outlines their interest in the course and demonstrates an understanding of the opportunities present in the emerging media industries. Employment experience is assessed according to the response provided by applicants via the employment question on their UTS e-application.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score 58; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 with a writing score 176.
