Master of Film and Television
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Film and Television |
| Deakin course code | A706 |
| Course credit points | 16 |
| Course version | 2 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2024 onwards |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Campus note | The Master of Film and Television requires students to be on-campus for discipline specific equipment, software and assessment activities. |
| Online | No |
| Duration | The time and cost could be reduced based on your previous qualifications and professional experience. This means you can fast track the masters degree from 2-years down to 1.5-years, or even 1-year duration. See entry requirements below for more information. |
| Course map - enrolment planning tool | The course map for students commencing from Trimester 1 2027 will be available soon Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| CRICOS code | 0100300 Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Alternative exits
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Other learning experiences
- Research and research-related study
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Prepare for the challenges of the film and TV industry with Deakin’s Master of Film and Television. In this experience-rich course, learn with world-class academics in industry-grade facilities at Deakin Studios (Melbourne Burwood Campus), a virtual production, TV and film studio. Deakin is the #1 university in the state of Victoria for facilities. Grow your transferable skills for success in media industries, including collaboration, problem-solving and personal organisation. Work in a writers’ room on a digital short series, learning to write with the camera. Create your own short documentary and trailer, building skills in editing and colour grading. Develop an individual short film in your second year and hone business skills, from pitching stories to understanding audience, distribution, promotion and film festivals submissions. Intern, volunteer, network and build your personal brand with our support. Graduate with a portfolio for careers as a director, editor, producer and more.
Career opportunities
Join a growing industry: film, television, radio and stage director job opportunities are expected to grow 11.1% by 2028 (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Exciting roles that may lie ahead for you include:
- cinema and festival programmer
- corporate content producer
- director
- editor
- colourist
- environmental artist
- film critic
- post-production coordinator
- production manager
- sound designer
- videographer
- writer
For more information go to DeakinTALENT.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Compulsory learning experiences
International students studying online may not be granted a visitor visa to complete mandatory components of the course at a campus.
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning and collaborative research training arrangements.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Film and Television (A506) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Film and Television (A606) |
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Apply specialist knowledge and skills in film making practices and competitive positioning in the industry. |
| Interpret, convey, present and pitch complex ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.??? |
| Exhibit high level skills in the use of digital technologies to produce, document, present, publish and research in Film and Television. |
| Rationalise and substantiate creative decision making in film and television practice. |
| Identify, evaluate and resolve practical, theoretical and methodological challenges in film making practices.??? |
| Exercise autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility in film making practices.??? |
| Employ advanced interpersonal skills in collaborating in film making practices.??? |
| Consider, reflect on and apply an ethical approach to film making practices including openness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges and perspectives as well as diverse communities and cultures in a global context. |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Master of Film and Television you must pass 16 credit points. The number of credit points required may vary, depending on your entry point or how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on your professional experience and previous qualifications.
A 16-credit point Master of Film and Television includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 4 credit points Film and Television Discipline Core units
- 4 credit points of elective units selected from the specialisation/discipline within the Master of Arts (Writing and Literature), Master of Communication, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Artificial Intelligence for Design and Creative Practice
- 4 credit points of research units
- any remaining credit points can be chosen from course electives.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core units
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Film and Television Discipline Core
| ACF700 | Writing with the Camera |
| ACF712 | Studio 1: The Writer's Room |
| ACF717 | Post Production |
| ACF718 | Screen Business |
Specialisation/discipline elective units
Choose 4 credit points of electives from across the specialisation/discipline units available within the Master of Arts (Writing and Literature), Master of Communication, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Artificial Intelligence for Design and Creative Practice
Research units
| ACA711 | Methods and Design for Creative Arts Research |
| ALX723 | Masters Research Project B |
| ALX724 | Masters Research Project C |
| ALX725 | Masters Research Project D |
Course electives units
Electives are to be chosen from units within the specialisations/disciplines of the Master of Arts (Writing and Literature), Master of Communication, Master of Fine Arts or Master of Artificial Intelligence for Design and Creative Practice.
The internship unit ACC700 is also available.
Please Note: Course elective units may provide the opportunity for Work Integrated Learning experiences.
Assessment
Assessment will take place at the unit level and has been designed to ensure successful attainment of all 8 Course Learning Outcomes and corresponding Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes over the duration of the course. In particular, assessment of the core units focuses the application of skills and knowledge to produce work that reflects industry practices and standards.
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Other learning experiences
Completion of this course requires students to apply the knowledge and skills they have obtained in the production of a film or television work that can be recognised across industry as professional. Students will also prepare for an internship through a Unit that requires them to investigate work opportunities in their field and then undertake 1 credit point of internship.
Research and research-related study
This course requires students to execute a substantial piece of research across three credit points of capstone project.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.