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Master's degree

Master of Digital Screen

MDigiScreen
02 October 2026

Complete a research thesis on screen-based digital media.

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Master of Digital Screen

Degree Structure - Start In
First day of any month

POINTS

120

DURATION

Master of Digital Screen

Degree Structure - Duration
1 year full-time, up to 2 years part-time

Enrolments opening soon

This new programme is subject to Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand CUAP and Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission approval. Some details may change before the Master of Digital Screen is open to enrolments.

Overview


Master of Digital Screen

The Master of Digital Screen at UC involves a research project that integrates creative practice, technical execution, and scholarly reflection across digital screen content including film, animation, game design, and interactive media.

Through your research you will develop your capabilities in the design, production, and evaluation of digital screen media so you can create meaningful screen experiences, lead production environments, and contribute to innovation in creative industries.

Master of Digital Screen

 

  • Engage with emerging digital screen technologies, including real‑time rendering, virtual/augmented reality, and AI‑assisted creative production. 
  • Design and manage integrated production pipelines. 
  • Conceptualise, design, and develop original digital media projects. 
  • Undertake independent research.

Master of Digital Screen

To gain entry to the Master of Digital Screen you must have completed a Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours, with at least a B Grade Point Average. 

You may also be required to present a portfolio of creative work.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Applied Biotechnology or use the admission requirements checker.

 

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Master of Digital Screen

The Master of Digital Screen degree consists of a 120-point thesis.

You can begin studies on the first day of any month. Full-time study will usually take 1 year, and part-time study is available for up to 2 years.

For full requirements see the Regulations for the Master of Digital Screen.

Master of Digital Screen

You must complete DISC690 MDigiScreen Thesis. 

Domestic students

Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed

International students

2027 Special Programme Fee: $60,300 (180 points)
2028 Special Programme Fee: $63,300 (180 points)

Graduates of the Master of Digital Screen may progress to doctoral study (PhD) in Digital Media, Film, Creative Practice, or related disciplines. 

Master of Digital Screen

Master of Digital Screen graduates may progress to employment in roles such as:

  • Film and television production specialist 
  • Digital content creator / director 
  • Animator or VFX artist 
  • Game designer or interactive media developer 
  • Virtual production specialist 
  • Creative technologist 
  • Post‑production specialist 
  • Immersive media designer 
  • Independent creative practitioner or studio founder 
  • Media educator  

Master of Digital Screen

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Postgraduate Prospectus 2027

Whakatairanga Tāura

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International Prospectus 2027

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