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Master of Dramaturgy

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Melbourne

Program Overview

In the Master of Dramaturgy you encounter and explore dramaturgy beyond work with written texts and literary play scripts to encompass the contexts of dance, hybrid works, installation, community-based and performance art work. The program provides opportunities for you to develop your potential for artistic leadership and attain in-depth knowledge of dramaturgical thinking and practices. The course is underpinned by a commitment to the pursuit of artistic excellence, collaboration and interdisciplinarity within established and emerging local, national and international dramaturgical practices. In the course you will collaborate with other VCA postgraduate disciplines and engage with writers, directors, designers, choreographers, performance-makers and actors on a range of projects in an intensive training environment.

Program Key Stats

$31136 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (such as the performing arts, music, visual arts, film, dance and digital arts, community arts) and two years of documented relevant practice in the field; or an Honours degree in a relevant discipline (such as the performing arts, music, visual arts, film, dance and digital arts, community arts); or an undergraduate degree in a cognate area (such as social sciences, architecture, landscape, computer science, cultural studies, applied sciences or international development) and 2 years documented relevant practice in the field; or an Honours degree in a cognate area (such as social sciences, architecture, landscape, computer science, cultural studies, applied sciences or international development); or at least eight years of documented relevant practice in the creative arts industry (for example, performance, theatre, film, dance, digital arts, fine arts, music, live arts, music theatre and community arts), Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Studio Artist
  • Teacher/Art Educator
  • Commercial Artist
  • Illustrator/Cartoonist
  • Museum/Gallery Curator/Manager
  • Art Director
  • Environmental Designer
  • Fashion Designer/Manager
  • Publications Designer

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