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At Monash, the Screen Studies specialisation equips you to navigate the evolving world of screen cultures, technologies, and industries. You’ll explore shifts from traditional Hollywood cinema to digital formats, while analysing how gender, race, and class influence storytelling. This specialisation covers Australian, First Nations, Asian, European, and Hollywood screen cultures, TV, and newer formats, providing insights into contemporary media ecologies. You'll gain advanced skills in screen representation, genre analysis, and media reception, mastering both critical theory and practical production, including audio-visual essays and short films.

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Gain real-world experience and expand your network 

Internships with leading organisations provide practical, hands-on knowledge while earning credit and developing key professional skills. Past interns have worked with major screen and cultural institutions such as the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), the Castlemaine Documentary Festival, and Senses of Cinema Journal. These experiences will help you build valuable industry connections and enhance your career prospects.

World-class facilities and resources

You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities at Monash, including a fully equipped cinema at the Clayton campus and the Monash Media Lab Theatrette at Caulfield campus. Take advantage of professional media equipment and the Freda Freiberg Film and Screen Studies Library, a dedicated resource for your screen research.

Broaden your horizons with global connections

As part of Monash’s global network, you’ll have opportunities to engage with international screen communities through exchanges, study trips, and internships. With partnerships across the world, you can apply for international scholarships and expand your global perspective.

Career opportunities 

This program prepares you for a wide range of creative careers, including film and TV production, digital media, film criticism, screen curation, and documentary filmmaking. With strong industry connections and involvement in events like the Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) and the Environmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA), you'll build invaluable networks and graduate with a global understanding of the screen media industry, ready to drive change.