Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) - The University of Melbourne · Southbank, Melbourne

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) at The University of Melbourne — a 3-year, full-time bachelor degree taught at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) on the Southbank campus in Melbourne, Australia. Develop advanced, practical filmmaking skills including direction of actors, cinematography, sound recording and editing, and production management. International students from Malaysia and across Asia can apply for the February intake each year.

Indicative total fees are AU$ 129,138 (tuition + application fee), with live AUD to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below. Figures are illustrative — your final amount follows the University of Melbourne’s official fee schedule for your intake year.

The University of Melbourne is ranked #19 in the world and #1 in Australia in the QS World University Rankings, with the VCA among Australia’s leading film and television schools.

What you will study: screen practice, screenwriting, screen culture, and breadth subjects across three years — researching, developing, writing, and designing narrative short films while crewing on fellow students’ productions.

Entry requirements: selection into the Bachelor of Fine Arts is talent-based; the selection process for this specialisation includes an audition. English proficiency such as IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent PTE Academic scores is also required. Scholarships and financial support are assessed case by case — contact our advisors for guidance.

Career outcomes include cinematographer, director, editor, film and television producer, and screenwriter — with collaboration across VCA Theatre, Film and Television, and Production students throughout the course.

Study in Melbourne — at the VCA Southbank campus in the city’s arts precinct. Plan to apply at least three months before your course start; allow about one month for your offer letter and sufficient time to lodge your Australian student visa before you travel.

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