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Master of Film and Television
- Melbourne, Australia
- 10152, 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The M.F.A.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Film and Television can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Film/television producer
- Director
- Documentary filmmaker
- Cinematographer
- Film/television editor
- Music video director
- Screenwriter
- Television writer
- Showrunner
- Production company owner
- Professor
Curriculum
- The M.F.A. Covers producing
- Writing
- Directing
- Cinematography and editing through workshop-based original productions. The programme page does not list individual courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent
- 1 to 1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate or diploma
- Honours degree
- Or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience
- Selection is competitive for psychology
- Optometry
- Medicine
- Speech pathology and teaching.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent; shorter 1-1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate/diploma, honours degree, or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience (Masters coursework, admission policy effective 2026-10-06); selection is competitive for some (psychology, optometry, medicine, speech pathology, teaching with Casper)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Film and Television admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,800 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $10,200 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne Burwood Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Department | Department of Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 16,8 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Film and Television. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 10152, 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $40,800 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $10,200 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component, TOEFL iBT Not published, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 6.5.