Overview

Throughout this Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation program from Deakin University you'll explore your creative vision in a supportive environment, working on live-action and animated films across documentary, drama and experimental productions. Immerse yourself in your craft, developing the critical practical and technical skills to work across multiple roles in production and post-production in the dynamic and collaborative industries of screen media, entertainment and culture.

Discover what is possible in our state-of-the-art learning spaces including Deakin Studios (Burwood) – our virtual production, television, film and animation studio. You will learn from practising industry professionals who are leading experts in what they do. On graduation you will be equipped and prepared for the workforce with in-demand skills for this growing sector.

Career opportunities:

As a film, television and animation graduate, you may find employment in fictional and factual production for cinema and television and in the corporate, educational, music video and advertising sectors.

Past graduates have launched their careers with national awards and international recognition (through film festivals) for their student work. Deakin’s internship program has also provided a start to successful careers in the field.

Deakin graduates work across the media and creative industries. Career opportunities include working as:

animators
audiovisual technicians
camera operators
documentary producers
film and television producers or directors
journalists
film or television editors
lighting designers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing with the Camera

Principles of Animation

Screen Practices

Screening History

The Australian Moving Image

Communication and Creative Arts Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Film Studies Animation View 13 other Bachelors in Animation in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 095258K Burwood (Melbourne)
Entry for applicants with recent secondary education (previous three years) will be based on their performance in a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, with pre-requisite units 3 and 4; a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or 20 in English other than EAL.

Applicants will be selected in accordance with the published Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for that year

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38600 AUD / year

≈ 38600 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

14987 AUD / year

≈ 14987 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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