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The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)

Dookie, Victoria, Australia

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F
Campus
Southbank (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
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Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

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The University at a Glance

Student Population
75,513
Staff Ratio
12.0:1
International
44.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
58.0%
of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
A$9,880
per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

  • Current Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
  • Recent Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
  • Applicants with Higher Education study Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
  • Applicants with VET study Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
  • Applicants with work and life experience Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
  • Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or subject equivalents. | Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Applicants with Higher Education study Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants eligible for the Non-school leaver entry pathway who wish to use a general aptitude test for entry must complete the STAT (both the STAT Multiple Choice and the STAT Written English) or SAT (all sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, consisting of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing).
  • Refer to the Admissions Tests page for further information about the STAT.
  • Details about the SAT are available here .
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Applicants with VET study Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants eligible for the Non-school leaver entry pathway who wish to use a general aptitude test for entry must complete the STAT (both the STAT Multiple Choice and the STAT Written English) or SAT (all sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, consisting of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing).
  • Refer to the Admissions Tests page for further information about the STAT.
  • Details about the SAT are available here .
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website Applicants with work and life experience Educational outcomes considered for selection VCE or equivalent is required.
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Applicants eligible for the Non-school leaver entry pathway who wish to use a general aptitude test for entry must complete the STAT (both the STAT Multiple Choice and the STAT Written English) or SAT (all sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, consisting of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing).
  • Refer to the Admissions Tests page for further information about the STAT.
  • Details about the SAT are available here .
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required.
  • SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
  • Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
  • For further information go to University Of Melbourne (The) Equity schemes information and the University Of Melbourne (The) website

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
75,513
Total students
Staff Ratio
12:1
Students per staff
International Students
44%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

University Stats

Total Students75,513
Student-to-Staff Ratio12:1
International Students44%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
58%
Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
See fee page →
Home Tuition
A$9,880
per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)See fee page →
Tuition (Home)A$9,880per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page