Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] (Film and Television)
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #38 out of 691 by THE Global Ranking 2024
$28,364 /Yr
A$42,976 /Yr
- MFA in Film and Television at the University of Melbourne is offered as a 2-years program.
- This university is ranked #1 in Australia.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master of Film and Television offers intensive, studio-based training in writing, directing, and editing of your own productions, with complementary studies in research methods, screen language, and technical crewing.
- This course features studio-based intensive classes with a range of industry guest lecturers, as well as regular ‘insiders’ Q&A sessions with visiting filmmakers.
- This production experience is crucial to providing students with the skills and confidence to maintain their directorial vision within the challenging environment of film and television production.
- The invitation to showcase student films in many leading international film festivals has given Master of Film and Television students the opportunity to meet and network with fellow filmmakers from around the world, connecting them with the global film, television, and new media industries.
- Students will develop enduring peer networks throughout the program, which are instrumental to the realization of your professional projects out in the industry.
- The MFA program consists of 200 credits.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (Commencing Feb) | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $28364 (AUD 42976) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Board | $15767 (AUD 23890) |
Total Cost | $15767 (AUD 23890) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a 4-year undergraduate honors degree in film and television or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A weighted average mark of at least H2A (75% – 3.3/4.0 or B+ average) from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview as the third component of the application process.
- Portfolio: Applicants must have completed performance in one or more of an audition, test, interview, workshop, portfolio, or folio presentation, as prescribed by the Academic Board for the stream to which entry is sought.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Course Guides
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Assignment Editor
- Digital Content Producer
- Film Festival programmer
- Film Publicist
- Marketing Director
- Product Designer
- Professor
- Social Video Producer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Melbourne Research Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 46,384/Yr$70,279 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
MSD International Scholarships 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 89,100/Yr$135,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 13,200/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,310/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Destination Australia Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 9,900/Yr$15,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeEasy-to-Apply |
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