Master of Theatre (Writing)

at University of Melbourne

12 months full-time.
 

This is a 100 credit point program.
 

Gain the skills to conceptualise, realise and present original writing for performance and/or performance oriented projects in diverse form. And learn to evaluate, discriminate and make informed choices as part of writing practice within aesthetic domains.

1 year full-time

100-point program
 

• Year 1
  100 pts
   

• Semester 1
  50 pts
   

COMPULSORY

• Research And New Performance Writing

• THTR70006

• 12.5 pts
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COMPULSORY

• Writing For Performance 1 (Solo)

• THTR70008

• 12.5 pts
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COMPULSORY

• Writing For Performance 2 (Collab)

• THTR70009

• 12.5 pts
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COMPULSORY

• Dramaturgy, Text And Performance

• DRAM90019

• 12.5 pts
   

• Semester 2
  50 pts
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COMPULSORY

• Collaborative Dramaturgies Project 1

• DRAM90012

• 12.5 pts
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CAPSTONE

• Writing For Performance 3 (Portfolio)

• THTR70010

• 37.5 pts

Applicants for the Master of Theatre (Writing) must meet the following criteria:
 

• Completion of an honours degree in a relevant discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) across the honours year, and an average of at least H1 (80%) in practical projects in the relevant discipline, or equivalent;
  or

• At least five years of documented relevant professional experience, with evidence or artistic ability and achievement or practice to that expected of honours degree holders in relevant disciplines; and

• A CV and portfolio of relevant work
   

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
 

• TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.
   

• IELTS: total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$36,128
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$36,128

Artistic collaborations with directors, choreographers, designers and other performance makers at the VCA, provide a unique opportunity to develop creative partnerships that can lead to future collaborations in your profession.