University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Drama

Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in Society and Culture or Creative Arts

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience in the screen industry AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Screen Arts and Production

OR

• A minimum of 4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience in the screen industry AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education

Relevant professional work experience refers to any paid, voluntary or self-generated experience in which an applicant has developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to screen arts production. Role categories include managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate professional work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae (outlining career goals, major tasks and responsibilities, professional/industry recognition of work, and details of professional development) AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service' signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169