AustraliaMaster's78 weeks

Master of Screenwriting

The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)Parkville, Australia

Fee for international students

A$78,616 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
Intakes
February
Duration
78 weeks
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Programme facts

Level
Master's
Duration
78 weeks
Language of teaching
English
Study mode
Not published
Credits
Not published
Intakes
FebruaryTypical for this country

About this programme

Taught by industry professionals, the Master of Screenwriting trains you in the craft of professional screenwriting aligned with your personal vision, leading to compelling and exciting stories that are ready for a feature film or television markets. Take part in Storytelling Workshops which analyze the universal essentials of storytelling. You will attend lectures, classes and screenings dedicated to the craft of screenwriting and undertake intensive modules focusing on feature film and television writing. The course features one-on-one mentorships with professional screenwriters, who will guide you from development to completion of your script, a unique script development hothouse and regular insiders Q&A sessions with visiting filmmakers. You will pitch your final project to industry producers and TV commissioners, often leading to direct professional placements or project development schemes.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS6.5 overall
  • TOEFL iBT79
Prerequisites
A bachelor degree or equivalent in a cognate area; A bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a non-cognate area; A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a non-cognate area; A three-year undergraduate qualification in a non-cognate area and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience or; A minimum of six years of documented relevant work experience related to film and television, with evidence of artistic ability and achievement or practice comparable to that expected of undergraduate degree holders in relevant disciplines.
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Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.