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Bachelor of Film and Television

University of South Australia - Magill Campus

Australia,South Australia

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 32,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

Apply Date

Australia, South Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1991

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 5,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

St Bernards Rd, Magill SA 5072, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Film and Television

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Film and Television is an innovative degree that puts you at the cutting edge of film, television, visual effects (VFX) production and theory.

You'll develop the technical knowledge and experience needed to enter the exciting world of screen production and content creation. While you study you will develop the skills and contacts you need for a successful career in the creative industries; graduating with a digital portfolio of work and practical industry experience.

You also have the opportunity to specialise in visual effects in your third year of study at world-renowned VFX studio, Rising Sun Pictures where you will study alongside industry professionals and mentors.

Second and third-year students have the opportunity to participate in the Film Concept Lab and work alongside We Made A Thing Studios and other industry professionals in the production of films for festival release.

What you'll learn

Throughout the degree, you will explore theory and practice combining traditional and digital forms required by industry. You will gain an understanding in all stages of the professional production cycle from conceptualisation and script writing, through to production and post-production.

You will analyse film and media from around the globe to gain insight into different creative contexts, forms and practices. You will develop professional knowledge in screenwriting, cinematic design, and the production of documentary, experimental and narrative film and television, and VFX, while understanding different media platforms and the end-user experience.

You can specialise in Film and Television production or VFX. In the Film and Television production specialisation, you will complete a series of industry, production and screen theory courses, and will have the opportunity to apply for the UniSA and WeMat Film Concept Lab. In the VFX specialisation, you will study the third year of the degree at Rising Sun Pictures (RSP), working alongside world-class visual effects artists who have created hundreds of sequences for motion pictures, including Thor: Love and Thunder, Elvis, Hawkeye, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

4 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2025		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,800 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of South Australia - Magill Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 50.0 Minimum Writing - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Film and Television professionals are curious and observant; they are creative and dedicated to expressing their experience of the world. Our students are passionate about the television, film, visual effects, game design, and digital production industries. Career outcomes include:

Director / Filmmaker: create, direct or produce feature or short films for cinema, television or online
Visual Effects artist: work as a compositor, FX artist, modeller, lighting artist, VFX animator, editor, or production coordinator
Animator: create images, animations and illustrations – using software and/or by hand – for media such as film, television, video games and advertising
Video Editor: part of the post-production process, video editing can also include working with special effects
Television Producer: can be in charge of everything from scheduling and budgeting to creative control of a program
Screenwriter: develop ideas and scripts for film and television productions
Cinematographer / DOP: Coordinate and manage film crews and develop the ‘visual look’ of a production

Scholarships

Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship

We are pleased to advise that students can apply for our prestigious Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships, for First Semester 2025 from Monday 16th September 2024.

Recipients receive a 50% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for up to four years of full-time study
Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to complete a Scholarship application form and include this with their UniSA application
Eligible students who have not provided a completed Scholarship application will be invited to apply at the point of University entry assessment (assuming scholarship places are still available)

Scholarship Criteria:

Be a prospective international student
Be eligible to study in Australia
Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary
Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a High Distinction average in previous studies
Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the program applied into
Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into

International Merit Scholarship

Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree

India	Undergraduate Programs	Postgraduate Programs
India	Class XII: 70 (Best 4)	60% or above First Division or Class 6.5 on a 10pt scale

Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
Receive a 50% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree.

International Merit Scholarship
Receive a 15% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree. For more scholarships and to view full scholarship conditions, please visit.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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