Overview

This Bachelor of Screen Arts Major (BCA) programme from Curtin University prepares you for comprehensive opportunities in the expanding screen-based media industry. You will be able to develop and enhance your passion for creative media production and storytelling – skills that are sought after in many fields

Careers

Film / TV / video director

Production assistant / producer

Camera operator / director of photography

Sound recordist / designer

Picture editor

Multi-platform developer

Post-production producer

Script writer

Screen critic

Screen curator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Screenwriting

Drama Narratives

Creative Documentary and Actualities

Experimental Screens

Community Media Production

Digital FX Production

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-27 00:00:00 , International

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Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies View 50 other Bachelors in Film Studies 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 068750M

This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70

Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin’s ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37418 AUD / year

≈ 37418 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

17000 AUD / year

≈ 17000 AUD / year

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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