Graduate Certificate in Film and Television
Degree Level Postgraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start Date
February
July
Campus
Magill
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Program Code
MCFT
SATAC Code
4GC105 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
Mode
On-campus
Fees
$AU 17,350 per 0.5 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2025
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Entry requirements
Applicants seeking entry to the program will have:
a) a completed three year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in film, television or a related discipline OR
b) a completed Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media or equivalent from an accredited Registered Training Organisation OR
c) at least 3 years in a Film and Television industry position as demonstrated by submission of a CV and showreel
Alternatively, applications will be considered from applicants holding a completed three year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in an unrelated field who are able to demonstrate substantial experience in film and/or television, demonstrable in the showreel and curriculum vitae submissions.
All applicants are required to submit a showreel of their own work and a curriculum vitae outlining their relevant experience. Details of showreel and curriculum vitae requirements can be found here.
Applicants must submit a copy of their current resume, and a link to their online showreel through their SATAC application.
Your curriculum vitae should be no longer than two pages and must be a current professional résumé detailing education and work history; and must contain at least two referees.
This program is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.
Aim
The Graduate Certificate in Film and Television aims to prepare students for employment as professional film and television practitioners in the local and global screen content industry.
Content & Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Film and Television is comprised of four 4.5 unit courses that are undertaken concurrently over a 12 week period.
Students are introduced to the creative and business aspects of the industry through immersion in industry workflow practices and productions. Practical skills will be developed by students including generating and developing market aligned ideas, writing and pitching proposals, undertaking various production roles and responsibilities required of a busy film and television company and developing industry-standard skills as they produce high-quality screen content.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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