Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) is a one-year Honours course. Graduates will be expected to have a coherent and advanced knowledge of Film and Television production, research principles and methods to an AQF Level 8 qualification.
The program aims to optimise learning by breaking down production components into distinct elements whereby the relationship between digital production principles, industry-based practice and creative development informs the basis of the curriculum. Students should have the requisite skills to undertake professional work in the areas of screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing and digital broadcasting, research and further learning.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Career opportunities
Career opportunities are broad and include broadcasting, film and video post-production, computer/video game development, movie network telecommunications, and scriptwriting and editing.
Professional recognition
On completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become members of the following industry bodies and should confirm their eligibility with the association.
- Australian Screen Editors Guild
- Screenservices Association of Victoria
- Australian Graphic Designers Association (AGDA)
- Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
- Melbourne Art Directors Club (MADC)
- Australian Cinematographers Society
Fees
Find out more about fees.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.