Why Study Film & Television

  • Academic excellence

    Academics in Film and Television Studies enjoy strong national and international profiles and pursue global interests. The independent enquiry of the Film Culture and Theory research unit informs our teaching program, so that subject matter is always up to the minute, and at the forefront of thinking in this domain.

    International opportunities

    The School of English, Communications and Performance Studies teaching programs have numerous formal and informal alliances with peer institutions across the developed and developing world, and Film and Television Studies is no exception.

    There are opportunities for student exchanges and internships, for international scholarships and study trips (for instance, to Film Festivals around the world). Students wishing to explore opportunities abroad are supported and encouraged.

    Teaching environment

    Our teaching environment is welcoming and team-focused, with a united passion for film, television and new media culture. We run a well-regarded seminar series for ‘ideas in progress’ (named Under Construction) and frequent special screenings of rare material. There are regular special guest speakers and special events, such as book launches. We host yearly discussions (symposia) and, every second year, a major conference.

    There are programs at Monash University’s Caulfield, Clayton and Berwick campuses. We have a cinema at its Clayton campus, and excellent teaching and screening facilities at the other campuses.

    Careers in Film and Television

    Students of Film and Television become professionals in the cultural and creative sphere. They work as film and television producers, film critics and reviewers or curators of film festivals, television programmers or film distributors. They become educators, in industry and academia. They organise film and television exhibitions. They are employed as film archivists or as marketeers of film and television, or join television networks.

    Our graduates know how to think critically, research independently, and communicate ideas effectively. They develop advanced critical and writing skills and can demonstrate to potential employers highly desirable interpersonal and communication abilities. They master a huge variety of writing styles and media formats, from sound bites to online articles to academic essays.

    Film and Television Studies has strong industry links, including partnerships with ACMI, Shell Australia and the Salvation Army.

    How to apply

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    Further information

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