Master of Screen Arts and Production (Extension)

The course is offered on a two (2) years, full-time basis, or four (4) years, part-time basis.

Full-time, on campus

Part-time, on campus

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in Society and Culture or Creative Arts

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience in the screen industry AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Screen Arts and Production

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11378 Graduate Certificate in in Screen Arts and Production: Documentary or C11379 Graduate Certificate in in Screen Arts and Production: Drama.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'CUA statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

For applicants who need to demonstrate their interest in the course:

• Personal statement outlining:
  • how the applicant’s experience and skills could be applied to the course
  • evidence of any post-secondary achievements such as the satisfactory completion of any non-award courses in Screen Arts and Production fields or adjacent areas
  • evidence of recognition of any works completed in screen arts and production, such as the acceptance of works created by the applicant into domestic or international festivals
  • a statement about the applicant’s understanding of the opportunities and careers that exist within the screen industries, and what kinds of work they see themselves doing upon completion of the course

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Students who have successfully completed subjects from the Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Documentary (C11378), the Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Drama (C11379) or the Master of Screen Arts and Production (C04460) are eligible for recognition of prior learning for completed subjects.

The Screen Arts and Production courses are part of an articulated program comprising of the Graduate Certificate Screen Arts and Production: Drama, Graduate Certificate Screen Arts and Production: Documentary, Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts and Production (exit-only course), Master of Screen Arts and Production and the Master of Screen Arts and Production (Extension).

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