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About the course
The Master of Theatre (Writing) develops your skills and aesthetic as an individual and collaborative writer for diverse forms of contemporary live performance. The course is distinctive in Australian theatre culture for its focus on the diversity of voices and cultures in contemporary writing in Australia and overseas. You learn through writing workshops, critical seminars and discussions, and the program is closely interwoven with related theatre disciplines such as directing and dramaturgy.
What you might learn
Students build practical capability in writing for live and digital performance contexts while developing a clear personal writing voice across multiple forms. The course also strengthens critical and academic writing so you can articulate your creative practice in relation to contemporary cultural and performance theory. A strong emphasis on collaboration helps you develop professional working methods with other theatre artists and disciplines.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue work as theatre writers/playwrights and performance writers creating new work for stage and contemporary performance contexts. The collaborative training supports pathways into writing for live art projects and digital performance, as well as roles working with theatre makers such as directors, dramaturges and performers. The industry-facing presentation of a full-length play helps build professional networks and a portfolio for work in the performing arts sector.
Entry requirements
English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
