About

Study Screen at Flinders

Prepare for a rewarding career in the film industry.

As a Screen student you will make short films, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and experimental works. Topics are taught by filmmakers and passionate teachers who are actively involved in the industry. Uniquely, we teach you how to shoot on 16mm film for your final major project.

Screen at Flinders also offers training in cutting edge digital cinema cameras and feature film production. In film studies classes, you will develop your analytical skills, encountering major filmmakers, and important concepts in film history and theory.

Our graduates emerge with specialised skills, extensive experience and a professional portfolio of work.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Applicants are required to submit a written statement, CV and a show reel/portfolio, and submit a completed and signed coversheet.

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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 72

English Program Requirements

IELTS
overall

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Writing

6.0

Pearson
overall

50

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Career

Your career

Flinders graduates include award-winning writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, and editors. Your diverse range of skills and portfolio of creative achievements will make you attractive to a wide range of employers in the film industry.

Potential occupations include:

Independent producer
Cinematographer
Freelance director
Video editor
Film and television crew
Film programmer, exhibition and distribution roles
Independent creative content producer in sport, health, science, and tourism
Marketing or advertising content creator.

Potential employers include:

Screen production companies and producers
Postproduction studios
Corporate or government organisations
News and media organisations
Cinemas, film festivals, and film distributors
Events, galleries and museums
Healthcare and charitable organisations
Sports organisations and broadcasters.

Accreditation / recognition:

Students and graduates can apply to join the Australian Writer's Guild, Australian Directors’ Guild, Australian Cinematographers Society, Australian Production Designers’ Guild, Australia Screen Sound Guild, and Australian Screen Editors.

Crew may join Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) and producers Screen Producers Australia

Graduates can apply for grants from Carclew (under 26), Helpmann Academy (up to 5 years post graduation) and The Mercury.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Select your course or program

FUA English Language Program

With our Academic English program, you can improve your ability to communicate in English and the skills you need for further academic study.

FUA Foundation Studies

Recommended for successful year 11 international high school graduates looking to start their Australian education who need a preparation program for the skills needed for university study.

FUA Diplomas

Developed by Flinders academics, our diplomas tailored to your next step are ideal if you do not meet academic or English language entry requirements for entry into your Flinders University destination degree.

Wondering where you fit?

Browse our Flinders University Academy course page to discover which course is right for you.

Unsure what to choose?

Consider which study area you wish to transition into through your destination degree.

Find an agent

Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.

Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.

The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Apply online

You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Obtain certified documents

All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.

Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:

a Justice of the Peace (currently registered in Australia)
a barrister or solicitor
a police officer
an employee of Australia Post
a Flinders International staff member
an official Flinders University agent.

Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:

an Australian Embassy official or Australian Consular official
the registrar of the university that issued the transcript or parchment
a Flinders University staff member
an official Flinders University agent
a Notary Public (excluding India and Nepal).

Submit your application and documents

You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.

File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.

If you need assistance completing your application find an agent in your country.

Your application is now complete

Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.

The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.