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MA/MS in Film & Media Arts

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MA/MS in Film & Media Arts is a master's degree in Film & Animation programme offered by York University in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 5 semesters.

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Film & Animation

Duration: 5 semesters

We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The MFA in Film offers streams in Screenwriting and Production. The Production stream is a two-year program in which students take courses with working filmmakers and complete a thesis film or digital work. The Screenwriting option is described as Canada's only dedicated MFA in Screenwriting and Creative Producing, covering writing for television and cinema. Both streams combine coursework with practical, project-based training leading to a final creative thesis. The program is offered through York University's School of Cinema and Media Arts within the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and full-time study runs five terms. Applicants apply directly to one of the two streams and are assessed on creative portfolios or writing samples alongside their academic record, reflecting the program's emphasis on demonstrated creative and technical ability in filmmaking or screenwriting.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A minimum B average is required, along with two letters of recommendation, a statement of interest, a thesis proposal, a resume or CV, and a sample of scholarly writing. Production applicants submit a portfolio as password-protected Vimeo or YouTube links only; Screenwriting applicants submit a feature-length screenplay and other writing samples.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About York University

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1959

Students: 53,500

QS rank: #322 =

Programs: 328

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Film & Media Arts award?

York University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Film & Animation on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Film & Media Arts take?

The programme runs for 5 semesters.

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