Postgraduate creative industries and technologies
The creative industries and technologies have been an economic success story. Our postgraduate courses provide the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in this burgeoning sector.
We offer taught Masters in theatre, film and television production, digital media, and management in the creative and cultural industries. As part of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, you will learn from experienced and award-winning teachers and creative practitioners; build a portfolio using modern, dedicated facilities and equipment; enhance your professional skills and employability; and benefit from being part of a wider creative community with extensive industry links. You’ll also benefit from a rich programme including taught modules, masterclasses from visiting practitioners, as well as speakers from the creative industries.
Our courses
Theatre
Study the practical problems and creative challenges in making theatre, from page to stage. Our two MA programmes provide opportunities to develop your craft in a supportive and challenging creative environment.
Film and television production
Do you want to be a professional director, producer, cinematographer, editor, sound designer or VFX artist? Study the practical problems and creative challenges in film and television production, from page to soundstage.
- Film and Television Production with Cinematography (MA)
- Film and Television Production with Directing (MA)
- Film and Television Production with Editing (MA)
- Film and Television Production with Producing (MA)
- Film and Television Production with Sound (MA)
- Film and Television Production with Sound (MSc)
Digital media
Learn to understand, analyse and research how the increasing power of digital media and culture shapes and influences our world today.
Management in the creative industries
Develop your expertise for a management career in the creative industries.
Technology in the creative industries
Learn how to apply pioneering technology to the creative industries.
Explore our Masters by research degrees or find another course.
Based in a UNESCO City of Media Arts
a region famous for its lively arts scene and world-class creative outputs on stage and screen
Meet us
Come and visit us at an Open Day, explore our campus or chat to our students online. We host a range of events throughout the year including subject-specific events designed especially for people considering postgraduate study.
Hear from our students
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The variety of the Business of the Creative Industries course
Posted by George on 2 February 2023 I wish I had a pound for every time someone asked me “What’s that?” when I tell them that I study BCI as my…
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Preparing for University Academic Work
Posted by Oliver on 15 June 2022 Hello, my name is Oliver and I am in my first year at the University of York, studying Film & TV production. I have…
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Being an intern games designer at Criterion Games
Posted by Jade on 24 May 2022 We asked Interactive Media student Jade about their degree, gaining work placement experience and the day-to-day life of a games designer. Why did you…
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Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study
Posted by Rian on 15 March 2022 Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study at York for my MA was somehow even more stressful than moving away from home for the first…
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A Week in the Life of a Theatre Student in Prod Week!
Posted by Sophie on 3 March 2022 Hi there, I’m Sophie, a third-year student on the Theatre: Writing Directing and Performance course here at York! A question I asked of all…
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My week as an Interactive Media student at York
Posted by Beth on 2 March 2022 Hello! I’m Beth, a 2nd-Year Interactive Media student here at the University of York. In this post, I want to show what the average…
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A Week in the Life of a 1st-Year Film Student
Posted by Ollie on 1 March 2022 Hi! I’m Ollie and I’m a first year Film and TV Production student here at York. I thought it would be useful to talk…
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A week in the life of a Business of the Creative Industries student
Posted by George on 28 February 2022 I’m George and I study Business of the Creative Industries at York. I love studying this degree at York because it fully equips you…