Graduate Coursework

Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy)

  • Course code: MC-THTRDRA
Clock
Duration
18 months full time / 3 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On Campus (Southbank)
Calendar-month
Intake
February
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) available
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Entry pathways
Special entry options and Access Melbourne are available
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Applications for this course are currently closed

Career outcomes

Overview

Networking opportunities

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.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, graduates will have developed:

  • Potential for artistic leadership and gain in-depth knowledge of dramaturgical philosophies and practices
  • Ability to creatively engage with textual, visual and performed artworks
  • Knowledge of practical and critical approaches to develop the future of Australian performance culture
  • Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary projects
  • Advanced skills to work effectively in rehearsals with directors and creative teams.

Our graduates have gone on to work in academia, creative industries management, theatre production and arts advocacy.

Graduate pathways

  • Upon completion of the program, graduates can select to undertake further study in one of our research master degrees.
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