English (Critical Media Studies) (Co-op) - Master of Arts (MA)

Explore the creative and critical processes provided by digital media through hands-on work experience with the Master of Arts in Critical Media Studies Co-op program.

Taking a lab-based, hands-on approach, you’ll learn how to use digital media as a critical tool, combining theory and practice in the production of objects-to-think-with.

The program operates primarily out of the English Department’s Critical Media Lab in the Communitech Hub in downtown Kitchener. You can choose from a coursework-based option or a master’s research paper option. You’ll also complete two paid co-op terms, giving you real-world hands-on experience for a competitive edge.

The program's rich mix of theoretical and practical study will prepare you for a variety of careers in media industries, as well as in digital/social media positions within more traditional fields— private industry, government, educational organizations, and non-governmental organizations. You'll also be prepared to pursue further study at the doctorate level, taking the creative methods and theories of the program with you to craft innovative PhD projects.