Master of Theatre (Writing)

关于课程

The Master of Theatre (Writing) develops contemporary writers for live and digital performance through an intensive, practice-led program at the VCA. You learn through writing workshops, critical seminars and collaborative project work alongside other theatre disciplines. A key feature is developing a full-length play, culminating in a rehearsed presentation for industry and the public within a Master coursework Performing Arts context. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.

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 careers as playwrights and performance writers across theatre, live art and digital performance, as well as roles supporting new work development. The program’s industry-facing presentation and collaboration with directors, actors and designers helps build professional networks for future productions. Skills are also relevant to dramaturgy, adaptation and creative development roles within the performing arts sector for a Master coursework Performing Arts graduate. Preparing graduates for creative direction, digital media production, and advanced design leadership roles.

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)