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Bachelor of Digital Media Production

Manhattanville University

Purchase, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

An MSc in practical media production covering video, News, Games and documentary work.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Digital Media Production to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Taken over one year full-time
Modules cover media production skills. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

VFX specialist
Motion capture technician
Film
TV
News and games production roles

Curriculum

Taken over one year full-time
Modules cover media production skills
With a specialist Newsroom Operation module (roles from news package producer to studio director) and a final practical project that can involve a commercial client.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary school transcripts with course-by-course evaluation (WES ICAP
ACEI or NACES member)
One academic letter of recommendation
Personal essay and proof of English (TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105
Or SAT/ACT/IB/AP alternatives). No minimum GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Official transcripts of secondary school (or college for transfer) with certified English translation and course-by-course credential evaluation by WES (ICAP) or ACEI or a NACES member; One academic letter of recommendation; Personal essay; Proof of funds for one year (certificate of financial responsibility)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Completed application form
Identification document
Language proficiency evidence if requested
Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

Check entry requirements and the enrollment-deposit deadlines of May 1 (Fall
August intake) and December 1 (Spring
January intake) on the official website. Apply with the Common App or the Manhattanville application and pay the 75 USD application fee (the 2026-27 fee page states 80 USD). Upload official transcripts with certified English translation
A WES or ACEI course-by-course evaluation
One academic recommendation
A personal essay and proof of English (TOEFL 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 105
SAT or ACT). Dance
Theatre
Musical theatre and studio art applicants complete an audition. Pay the enrollment deposit to accept the offer. Submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility
Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$48,180 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Purchase
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Sciences
Department	Digital Media Production
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
2 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jun 2027
200 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.