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University of Melbourne

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Master of Screenwriting

  • Masters (Coursework)

Develop industry ready writing skills to tell audience-driven stories through visual media.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
18 months full-time
Course Code
075501C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Develop industry ready writing skills to tell audience-driven stories through visual media.

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 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 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.

Study locations

Southbank

What you will learn

Course Structure

18 months full-time or 36 months part-time.

This is a 150 credit point program.

The Master of Screenwriting is an 18-month, practice based, course designed for those who have a desire to tell audience-driven stories via a visual medium.

Career pathways

Graduate pathways

Upon completion of the program, graduates can select to undertake further study in one of our research master degrees.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at University of Melbourne.
78.4%
Overall satisfaction
77.7%
Skill scale
75.4%
Teaching scale
65.6%
Employed full-time
$55k
Average salary