OpenAdvanced diplomaCommunication and Media Studies, nec

Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting/Bachelor of Communication (Media)

ProviderRMIT University
Course code: VTAC3200311122UniversityStudy area: Communication and Media Studies, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting provides specialist training in writing for film, television and digital media across all genres. While encouraging you to develop your creative strengths, it exposes you to the professional screenwriting environment including professional best practice and career management. RMIT is the place to study for screenwriters wanting to break into the industry. This advanced diploma is revered by industry, and graduates are well-regarded by filmmakers and production companies. All lecturers are industry experienced and are actively involved in screenwriting and media production. Their up-to-date knowledge is supplemented by guest speakers from industry who share their knowledge and experience.  Graduates can expect to work in diverse roles, including screenwriters or script editors of feature films or series for TV networks or streaming services, or script developers for digital platforms

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Career Opportunities
The need for professional writers has increased since the growth of streaming services, the expansion of the film industry in Australia and the increase in number of independent production companies. Utilising the skills developed throughout this advanced diploma, you will be able to pursue work as a screenwriter, story editor and developer, either in established production companies or as freelancers.  
Majors
Adaptation, Asian media and culture, Broadcast media production, Career development, Children's TV writing, Cinema, Collaborative projects, Comedy writing, Communication, Concept development, Feature screenwriting, Film production, Industry placement, Internet and multimedia, Literature, Live media, Media, Media industries, New media, Online media production, Pitching, Politics and economies, Popular culture, Professional practice, Radio production, Researching the market, Script editing, Short film screenwriting and production, Social media production, Storytelling, Television scriptwriting, Video production, Writing for digital and online media, Writing for games.

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

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.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia · Brunei Darussalam
Common pathwayBachelor background · Diploma background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsDigital Business · Enterprise
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IndonesiaDiploma background
Bachelor of FashionBachelor degree · Enterprise · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 2.67/4.0lower band · approx. top 30-35%
2
Brunei DarussalamHigh school background
Bachelor of EducationBachelor degree · Primary and Early Childhood Education · Offshore
ib guessIB 35.0/45.0mid band · approx. top 20-25%
3
MalaysiaBachelor background
Bachelor of Professional CommuncationBachelor degree · Public Relations · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.95/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
4
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of NursingBachelor degree · Nursing · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 71.1%71.10 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
5
MalaysiaBachelor background
Bachelor of BusinessBachelor degree · Digital Business · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.0top band · approx. top 5%

Campuses & intake dates

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