Master of Theatre (Writing)

关于课程

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.

你可能学到什么

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.

职业成果

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.

墨尔本的生活成本**

餐厅 （膳食，便宜的餐厅） A$ 15 - 20	每月租金 （市中心一间卧室） A$ 1,583 - 2,094	每月租金 （中心外有一间卧室） A$ 1,207 - 1,596
运输 （日常的） A$ 7 - 9	每月公用事业费用 （电力、移动和互联网） A$ 240 - 318

平均工资***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**来源：numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)