Bachelor of Screen Media

VU course code: ABSN | CRICOS: 092157F | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

Delivery mode

Hybrid, In person

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$15,600

Location

Footscray Park Campus

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Overview

Develop your passion for using the media to tell stories with a Bachelor of Screen Media at Victoria University in Melbourne.

Follow your interest in the changing media landscape, in industries that include film, television, radio, screen culture, online and mobile media production.

You’ll develop new media production skills, techniques and knowledge (including intellectual property) through a combination of practical and theoretical learning. This course has a highly contemporary focus, preparing you to deliver innovative media content for online distribution, video-on-demand, streaming sites such as YouTube, television and radio.

You’ll learn from teachers who are directly involved in the media industry. Working creatively as individuals, and in teams, you will produce:

cross-platform projects
motion graphics and visual effects
narrative film
non-fiction short films and documentaries
podcasts
television and radio programs.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Interrogate critical awareness and understanding of theory and research in the field of screen media production across existing and emerging media platforms,
Plan and implement media productions for the purposes of online distribution, video-on-demand, online streaming, television and radio,
Critically reflect on screen media production techniques and legal and business requirements across various platforms,
Formulate skills and abilities to adapt knowledge and skills to participate effectively in screen media production processes and teams,
Exemplify advanced level communication and interpersonal skills consistent with professional practice in the screen media industry.
: Everything you learn at VU has direct links to the real world. Through hands-on learning in our professional grade facilities, you’ll develop exceptional skills in media production.
To ensure you are work ready when you graduate, you’ll complete 80-100 hours of work placement as an integrated part of this course.
: While studying our screen media course, you’ll learn using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Our media production precinct at Footscray Park Campus includes:
TV studio (including HD cameras, lighting equipment, interview set and drama set)
radio studio
large green screen
post production labs (with Macs) with DaVinci Resolve software
professional video and audio recording equipment and editing software.
: We are Australia’s first university to achieve Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve Trainer Certification.
With DaVinci Resolve as our main post production software, you'll be using Emmy™ award winning DaVinci colour correction products that have dominated the television and film industry since 1984.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Screen Media students will be required to complete 288 credit points in total consisting of:

240 credit points Core studies including 24 credit points of Capstone studies

48 credit points from Minor studies.

Units

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Save up to 30% off your fees!

The VU Block Model® International Scholarship offers eligible international students up to 30% off tuition fees for their entire first year of study. Study well and you’ll have the chance to increase or extend the scholarship for the whole duration of your course.

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Fees

Scholarships

Careers

This course will prepare you for an exciting career as a critically-informed media professional. Beyond traditional broadcast media, you could also work in:

advertising
film studios
film festival organisations
radio stations
video production companies.

You’ll be ready to work in a range of roles, including:

cinematographer
cross-media content creator
director
distributor
editor
post-production supervisor
production manager
producer.

Salaries

Find average annual salaries (full time) in Australia:

Start dates

Melbourne

On campus – Melbourne Footscray Park Campus

Course starts 15 February 2027

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.