Master of Screenwriting
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
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.
Structure
Total Credit Points 150
Subjects
- Storytelling Workshop
- Cinematic Writing
- Writing for Television
- Script Development Hothouse
- Major Screenwriting Project
- Writing and Rewriting
- Business of Screenwriting
Standard entry requirements
- 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Southbank | Domestic: $37,200 International: $66,613 | No |
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