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Master of Film and Screen Arts

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Film and Screen Arts (MFSA) is a hands-on postgraduate coursework degree focused on contemporary screen production. You develop a film project from concept to screen while building skills across core craft areas and emerging cinematic forms. The course blends traditional production practices with interactive and digital media approaches through studio-based learning in film and screen arts at master’s level. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for creative and technical roles across film, screen arts and digital media production. Skills developed in story development, directing, cinematography, editing and post-production support work on independent projects, screen content for organisations, or collaboration within production teams. The capstone moving image project and optional industry-facing experience can help build a portfolio for careers in contemporary screen production at master’s level. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$49,700 per year

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CSP: A$9,537
Full Fee Paying: A$32,000

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Information

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2 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MAFLMSCA1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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