Duration
2 years full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Southbank)
Intake
March
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, OR
- At least six years of documented relevant professional work experience.
You must also submit a supplementary application:
- A portfolio
Shortlisted applicants must also submit a set creative task AND attend an interview.
Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.IELTS
6.5
with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0TOEFL
81
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16PEARSON
64
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60CAMBRIDGE
169
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
67
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57MET
58
with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
About selection
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
As part of the supplementary application, the Selection Committee will also assess your portfolio and, if relevant to your application, your professional history.
Your portfolio must be uploaded to the supplementary application via the SlideRoom form as follows:
- a 500-800 word written statement explaining all of the following:
- reasons for wishing to undertake the Master of Design and Production
- previous experience in design and/or related fields
- interest and motivation for undertaking the course
- For the Stage or Screen specialisation, an analysis of design for a film or live performance production (live or recorded) you have seen recently
- For the Graphic Design specialisation, a critical analysis of a piece of graphic design that you have recently seen that interests you. Identify whether your interest lies in its form, its use, or its intersections with other disciplines or areas of interest.
- curriculum vitae (CV)
- Two referees, AND
- a folio of work that demonstrates your creative and/or technical abilities.
Within your folio, each item should be clearly labelled with the name of the work and the date of creation. If the work is the result of collaboration and not wholly your own original work, please explain your specific contribution.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be assigned a creative task and invited to an interview, both of which will also be used to assess your application. Learn more.
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.
GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.
Advanced Standing
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.