Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy)

关于课程

The Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy) at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) offers Australia’s first specialist qualification in dramaturgy. You will explore dramaturgy beyond scripts, engaging with dance, hybrid works, installation, community-based and performance art. Delivered over three semesters, it combines theory and practice through workshops, seminars and performance projects. This is a master’s coursework degree in performing arts practice. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.

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Students develop in-depth dramaturgical thinking and contemporary practices, building artistic leadership capabilities for diverse performance contexts. The course strengthens collaborative and interdisciplinary skills through intensive project-based learning alongside other VCA postgraduate disciplines. Graduates build practical and analytical tools to support the creation, shaping and critical development of performance works.

职业成果

Graduates may work as dramaturgs or creative development specialists across theatre, contemporary performance, dance and interdisciplinary arts. The course supports pathways into collaboration with writers, directors, choreographers, designers and performers, contributing to new work development, rehearsal processes, festivals and production companies. It can also underpin roles in arts leadership, programming and community-based practice. This is a master’s coursework preparation for professional performing arts careers.

Entry 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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)