Skip to content
Ascenda

The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)/Master of Juris Doctor

Dookie, Victoria, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    6.0F

  • Campus

    Southbank (VIC)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    TBD

See how your grades stack up for this course

With an Ascenda account you get your fit and admit odds for every programme, a shortlist you can compare, and your deadlines and applications in one place.

Create your accountSign in

Course Overview

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)/Master of Juris Doctor at The University of Melbourne in Dookie, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

75,513

Staff Ratio

12.0:1

International

44.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

58.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£45,820

First-year earnings

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)/Master of Juris Doctor
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)/Master of Juris Doctor topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)/Master of Juris Doctor
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required.
  • Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required.
  • Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required.
  • Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required.
  • Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
  • Young Applicants Applicants who will be aged less than 17 years old at the start of the semester, may be required to attend an interview to determine whether their age may adversely affect their ability to successfully undertake the course.
  • You will be contacted if this is required. | Current Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
  • Satisfactory completion of Year 12 To be eligible for entry to this course applicants must be completing an approved Year 12 equivalent qualification at the time of application and achieve an indicative ATAR (or equivalent) of 99.00 or above.
  • Recent Year 12 graduates Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
  • Satisfactory completion of Year 12 To be eligible for entry to this course applicants must be completing an approved Year 12 equivalent qualification at the time of application and achieve an indicative ATAR (or equivalent) of 99.00 or above.
  • Applicants with Higher Education study Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
  • Satisfactory completion of Year 12 To be eligible for entry to this course applicants must be completing an approved Year 12 equivalent qualification at the time of application and achieve an indicative ATAR (or equivalent) of 99.00 or above.
  • Applicants with VET study Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
  • Satisfactory completion of Year 12 To be eligible for entry to this course applicants must be completing an approved Year 12 equivalent qualification at the time of application and achieve an indicative ATAR (or equivalent) of 99.00 or above.
  • Applicants with work and life experience Supplementary form Applicants must complete and submit a Fine Arts (Screenwriting) supplementary creative application form.
  • This form is only available to applicants via the link included in the VTAC application acknowledgement email or in the VTAC user account messages.
  • The supplementary creative application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date (please refer to the link for these dates).
  • Applicants must pay an additional assessment fee with their supplementary creative application form.
  • Satisfactory completion of Year 12 To be eligible for entry to this course applicants must be completing an approved Year 12 equivalent qualification at the time of application and achieve an indicative ATAR (or equivalent) of 99.00 or above. | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

75,513

Total students

Staff Ratio

12:1

Students per staff

International Students

44%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

University Stats

Total Students75,513
Student-to-Staff Ratio12:1
International Students44%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

58%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£45,820

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Cost and living expense information coming soon.