Overview

The Theatre - Dramaturgy program at University of Melbourne offers you the opportunity to explore dramaturgy beyond work with written texts and literary play scripts to encompass the contexts of dance, hybrid works, installation, community-based and performance artwork.

You will develop your potential for artistic leadership and attain in-depth knowledge of dramaturgical thinking and practices from industry professionals. The course is underpinned by a commitment to the pursuit of artistic excellence, collaboration and interdisciplinearity within established and emerging local, national and international dramaturgical practices.

A core principle of the program is collaboration, in developing this skill you will collaborate with other VCA postgraduate disciplines and engage with writers, directors, designers, choreographers, performance-makers and actors on a range of projects in an intensive training environment. As such this course also provides a unique opportunity to develop creative partnerships that can lead to future collaborations in the profession.

Networking opportunities

Artistic collaborations with directors, choreographers, designers and other performance makers at the VCA, provide a unique opportunity to develop creative partnerships that can lead to future collaborations in your profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performing Arts Research Methodologies
Applied Dramaturgy
Dramaturgy, Text and Performance
Collaboration in Action
Collaborative Dramaturgies
New Writing Dramaturgy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 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

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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

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81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 085431G

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

an undergraduate degree or equivalent in the arts (across art forms such as the performing arts, music, visual arts, film, dance & digital arts); or
an undergraduate degree or equivalent in associated areas such as cultural studies or areas within the design industry sector; or
equivalent of 6 years professional practice in the creative arts industry.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance; or
creative arts industry professional practice

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Tuition Fees

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25984 AUD / year

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24000 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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