Master of Screenwriting
Important! Please make sure you have read the How to Apply information for this course prior to reading the interview requirements below.
Interview dates
2027 Start Year Intake
International applicants:
Main round - Interviews will take place on 1st June.
Late round - Interviews will take place in November.
Domestic applicants:
Main round - Interviews will take place in November.
Interview requirements
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to discuss their creative work with an interview panel.
Further information will be given to each candidate invited to interview.
The interview will run for approximately 20 minutes and will be conducted online via Zoom Web Conferencing.
The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychological abilities. Should you be required to attend an interview, you will be asked if you have any accessibility requirements during the interview booking stage.
How will I be assessed?
Applicants' portfolio will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Relevant previous experience
- Writing skills and storytelling ability
- Imaginative and creative capacity
Applicants' interview will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Understanding of the course structure and expectations of the program
- Level of maturity and self-motivation required for the course
- Storytelling ability and potential for development
- Clarity and confidence of communication
- Articulation of their own practice and aspirations
- Knowledge of the discipline and its practitioners
Please note that all applicants will be ranked based on the above criteria, up to the capacity of places within the course.