Course overview
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...
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Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- 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 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. 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.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Southbank

