Overview

The Screenwriting program at University of Melbourne is designed for graduates and/or professionals in the film and television industry, who have a desire to tell audience-driven stories via a visual medium.

You will take part in ‘Storytelling Workshops’ which analyse 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 Screenwriting program at University of Melbourne 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.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates will have:

developed screenwriting skills for national and international screenwriting industries
become confident with writing and rewriting screenplays
demonstrated an ability to develop concepts and ideas into screenplays
qualified for employment in the film, television and allied industries
demonstrated developed skills in research methodology for writers
accomplished a high standard third or final draft of a feature length screenplay or television bible and script.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Storytelling
Cinematic Writing
Writing for Television
Script Development Hothouse
Major Screenwriting Project
Writing and Rewriting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Film Studies Creative Writing Drama View 5 other Masters in Drama in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 075501C

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

either

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;

and

a selection test which may include both visual and written elements; and
a folio of past work

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25984 AUD / year

≈ 25984 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

24000 AUD / year

≈ 24000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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