Master of Arts Screen: Business

AFTRS Senior Lecturer Alexander Hoetzer introduces Virtual Production at Open Day | Photography by Flore Vallery-Radot.

Applications open:
29 Jun 2026

Applications close:
13 Oct 2026

Duration:
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Attendance:
Online or on campus study options

Domestic Fee:
$37,200 ($37,200 p.a.)

The fee shown is the indicative course tuition fee, expressed as the total course cost and per annum cost. For more information, see fees and scholarships below.

FEE-HELP and scholarships available

International Fee:
$64,944 ($64,944 p.a.)

The fee shown is the indicative course tuition fee, expressed as the total course cost and per annum cost. For more information, see fees and scholarships below.

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SUCCEED AS A LEADER IN THE SCREEN BUSINESS AND MEDIA SECTOR

Maximising accessibility and choice, AFTRS offers flexible study options for the Master of Arts Screen: Business. Study on-campus, online (or a combination of both) and choose between 1-4 subjects per semester.

Designed for a new generation of screen leaders, AFTRS’ Master of Arts Screen: Business is Australia’s foremost screen business course. For more than a decade it has accelerated the careers of screen media practitioners, delivering high-quality content to producers, developers, broadcasters, filmmakers, creative arts managers, founders, and many, many screen sector entrepreneurs. It has driven the expansion and growth of new and existing IP, generated numerous, sustainable start-ups, grown businesses, and enabled the adaptation and monetisation of new technology through highly developed creative screen business models.

“Even after graduating, for several years I’ve always leaned back on my Masters as a crutch that’s holding me up to all the things that inspire me, both within and outside of work. The tools that we had learned while studying served us well – they had given us insight to business planning and strategy, looking at where there might be opportunities managing growth on a global scale and where the weaknesses are.”
– Marissa McDowell

World-leading among film schools, AFTRS is consistently ranked among the top fifteen international film schools by The Hollywood Reporter. As an industry-facing institution, it is uniquely positioned to offer a balanced delivery of theory and real-world practice unparalleled in Australia, and its Master of Arts Screen: Business has long been acknowledged as one of the best postgraduate programs in contemporary screen business and creative leadership in the world.

Importantly, as the industry develops and grows, so does the MASB, keeping pace with rapid changes in technology and screen business practice. It offers a compelling mix of in-depth research and intensive workshops exploring the benefits and opportunities to be found in a screen sector undergoing profound disruption. The MASB is offered in a variety of formats to meet the growing demand for more flexible, nationwide delivery and specialised study through a range of focused electives.

Meet Master of Arts Screen: Business Course Convenor Peter Herbert

Is the Master of Arts Screen: Business right for you?

The Master of Arts Screen: Business is a transformational program designed for mid-career professionals from all aspects of the screen media sector. It aspires to develop graduates into visionary, highly-skilled leaders and entrepreneurs able to enrich Australian culture, expand and grow the Australian screen media economy, build businesses and achieve high-level, sustainable careers in the dynamic, fast-moving, global screen media landscape.

The MASB is a course aimed at understanding the screen media landscape and forming a strategy that takes you where you want to be. In classes, you will share knowledge on a peer-to-peer basis, forming lifelong relationships with key players across the sector. At the completion of your studies, you will emerge with a fully realisable plan to take to the market. It will be, perhaps, the most important step of your career.

Importantly, as the industry develops and grows, so does the MASB, keeping pace with rapid changes in technology and screen business practice. It offers a compelling mix of in-depth research and intensive workshops exploring the benefits and opportunities to be found in a screen sector undergoing profound disruption.

Go Behind the scenes of the Master of Arts Screen: Business

COURSE DELIVERY

All students begin with a prerequisite finance subject and end their course with a capstone project, which is a major, concluding piece of work. The capstone brings together the strands of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finance and is supported by research into an area of expertise, and sophisticated skills in presentation techniques and report writing.

Study on-campus, online (or a combination of both) and choose between 1-4 subjects per semester.

In preparing screen professionals for their future roles in the screen media sector, the course emphasises intensive, practice-based development and skills training, balanced with theoretical frameworks that equip students to think critically and evaluate the complex, real-world problems encountered when engaging with the global screen media market.

Teaching is a combination of specialist lectures, workshops, expert tuition and sophisticated interaction with the screen media industries.

Students will gain crucial knowledge and skills in entrepreneurial leadership, collaboration and team management, financial management and modelling, strategic innovation, and the development processes and associated business planning modelling for content and project creation, from inception through to realisation. Throughout the course, there will be sustained, detailed research and analytical skills development, along with complex problem solving directed at the advanced analysis of existing and emerging screen technologies. There will also be associated business opportunities.

The electives are designed to enable students to engage in global screen business gaining international perspectives and contexts. Electives also deliver focussed teaching in creative arts management and project development.

Explore more about the Master of Arts Screen: Business with AFTRS’ Course Convener, Peter Herbert and 2023 graduate, Margaret Ross.

For more information, download the Master of Arts Screen: Business course guide.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

AFTRS’ Master of Arts Screen: Business is designed for the screen leader ready to engage with the unlimited potential of the media industries. Armed with a suite of financial and entrepreneurial skills, graduates of this course will create new businesses, lead creative teams in the public, creative arts and private sectors, and join a network of screen business alumni operating at the forefront of screen content around the globe.

AFTRS screen business alumni include Chloe Rickard, Partner and COO, Jungle Entertainment; Bridget Callow-Wright, Midwinter Films; Angela Bates, Development and Investment Manager, Screen Australia Indigenous Department; Sue Maslin, Producer; Matt Hancock, General Manager, SBS On Demand; Nathan Anderson, COO and Executive Producer, Start Beyond; Peter Drinkwater, CEO, Screen Audience Research Australia (SARA); and Paul Wiegard, Co-founder and CEO, Madman Entertainment.

 

Meet Your Lecturers

Peter Herbert

A writer, producer and executive producer for a many national and international companies, among them Crawford Productions, PBL Productions, Taffner…

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Krista Jordan

Krista has over 25 years of professional experience in the screen industry, spanning creative and commercial filmmaking. Her professional film…

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Dr. Pieter Aquilia

Dr. Pieter Aquilia is a scriptwriter, script editor and director, who has combined her creative practice with a career in…

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YOU WILL LEARN TO:

Industry Forms and Practice

Research and evaluate the political, economic, cultural and social dynamics of the local and global screen business industries and develop solutions to identified issues

Business Acumen

Analyse, identify and communicate financial matters and sophisticated business models through the critical evaluation of screen business financial frameworks and measures

People Skills

Develop and deploy an approach to leadership in their business or career to achieve a defined outcome

Frameworks and Perspectives

Deploy appropriate research methods and strategic frameworks applicable to the screen media industries, and an approach to innovation to construct a competitive business advantage, overcoming issues and planning for future growth

Analysis

Critically appraise the screen media market potential and formulate an approach to reaching audiences/customers that aligns to a screen product or company

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How to apply

Submitting your Master of Arts Screen: Business application is an easy, online process.

The Application Portal will guide you through each section, but you do not have to complete your application in one sitting. Complete the section you’re on, save your application, and log back in at any time prior to the closing date to pick up where you left off.

Before you begin your application, please read the Master of Arts Screen: Business 2027 Application Guidance Notes. This document brings together everything you need to know to complete an application, including what we’re looking for and how to present your experience in a way that feels true to you.

Take your time as you work through the required tasks, but please remain mindful of the deadline to apply and allow yourself enough time to finalise and submit your completed application.

International applications for the Master of Arts Screen: Business are now open and will close at 11:55pm on Tuesday 13 October 2026.

Domestic applications for the Master of Arts Screen: Business are now open and will close at 11:55pm on Tuesday 03 November 2026.

AFTRS is committed to accessibility and providing reasonable adjustments through our admissions process. Requests for reasonable adjustments will be treated confidentially and will not disadvantage your application.

If you require any support or have any questions as you proceed through the online application, please reach out to our Admissions Team.

Admission requirements

Our students come from many different educational backgrounds and experiences.

Admission into the Master of Arts Screen: Business requires you to meet the criteria specified below under PRIOR EDUCATION and CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCY.

PRIOR EDUCATION

Because the Master of Arts Screen: Business is a postgraduate qualification, you are required to meet one of the following categories:

  • A relevant undergraduate degree at bachelor level or higher
    OR
  • Equivalent work experience and/or training

We recognise there are many ways to demonstrate this experience. For more information, please refer to the category descriptions and examples of relevant work and/or training provided in the Master of Arts Screen: Business 2027 Application Guidance Notes.

If you would like to discuss whether your experience would be considered equivalent, please contact our Admissions Team.

CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCY

Admission into the Master of Arts Screen: Business is available to domestic and international students.

You are considered a domestic student for application purposes if you are:

  • An Australian citizen
  • A New Zealand citizen
  • An Australian permanent resident
  • An Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder

If you do not meet one of these criteria, you will apply as an international student.

International applicants should refer to the ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SECTION below and to our INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS page for a list of all international applicant requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by either:

  • providing an English language test result from an approved testing provider, or
  • providing evidence that you meet one of the exemption categories set by the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA)

To be eligible for entry into the Master of Arts Screen: Business, you must achieve an overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic score of 7.0 (or equivalent in an approved test).

For more information on IELTS testing or to book your IELTS Academic test, see the IELTS website. If you have taken the test and your result was below the AFTRS entry score of IELTS Academic 7.0, you may be eligible to undertake a One Skill Retest.

To be eligible for an Australian student visa, you must have taken your test within 2 years of the date that you lodge your visa application. The DoHA do not accept online or at-home test results. For more information on the student visa requirements, refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.

For more information on Admission Requirements, and the evidence you’ll be required to submit, please review the Master of Arts Screen: Business 2027 Application Guidance Notes.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Admissions Team.

Application tasks

As well as meeting the admission requirements, you will need to submit the following application tasks.

Application Task 1: Personal Statement & CV

Personal Statement

This is an opportunity to share some of your thinking and experiences with us. Please tell us about your own perspectives, your creative thoughts, career goals, and what you want to say and do, and how you see yourself developing through studying with us.

Your personal statement should not exceed 500 words and should be submitted as a PDF.

CV

This is where the story of you is put into the format of a CV. Focus on what’s important to you – the key moments, the passion projects, the influences and experiences that have brought you to this application.

Your CV should not exceed three pages and should be submitted as a PDF.

Application Task 2: Business Project Proposal

We are looking for your perspective on a creative, entrepreneurial or business-minded approach to advancing your career in the screen media industries. If the CV was the story of you, the Business Project Proposal is where you can show us you have something to say.

Your business project proposal may take one of the following forms:

  • Written document of up to 500 words, submitted as a PDF.
  • Video or audio file of up to three minutes and submitted as an MP4 or MOV (video) or MP3 (audio).
  • Presentation deck of up to 10 slides, submitted as a PDF.

Please refer to the Master of Arts Screen: Business 2027 Application Guidance Notes for more information on the application tasks including:

  • specific requirements for each task,
  • notes on what we’re looking for,
  • and an Assessment Rubric to guide how you present your work and your experiences in a way that feels true to you.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Admissions Team.

Adjustment Factors

AFTRS is committed to reflecting the full breadth of Australian talent. We know that access to training, industry networks and resources isn’t equally distributed.

To help address that imbalance, we apply “Adjustment Factors”. These are extra points added automatically based on information you provide in your application. You don’t need to do anything extra. If we need anything further, we’ll be in touch to talk it through.

A maximum of 10 adjustment factor points applies.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PERSONS 
 
Domestic applicants who identify as being of Aboriginal descent, Torres Strait Islander descent or of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. 		 10
CULTURALLY AND RACIALLY MARGINALISED PERSONS AND/OR THOSE FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE OR DIALECT  

Applicants who have lived experience of cultural and/or racial marginalisation.

We use the term culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) to refer to people who are not white. This group includes people who are Black, Brown, Asian, or any other non-white group, or who face marginalisation due to their culture, race, or religion (Diversity Council Australia, 2023).

AND/OR

Applicants whose first language is a language or dialect other than English and who have required additional support to develop proficiency in Standard Australian English. 

 2
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

Applicants who identify as living with disability. We use the definition in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. 

 2
REMOTENESS

Domestic applicants whose Australian residential address is outside NSW and/or identified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as being in Inner Regional Australia, Outer Regional Australia, Regional Australia, Remote Australia or Very Remote Australia. 

 2
SOCIO ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE

Domestic applicants whose Australian residential address is identified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as being in the lowest 25% on the Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage 

 4

If you have questions about Adjustment Factors or whether you might be eligible, please contact our Admissions Team.

Fees

Fees
The tuition fees shown above are the indicative course tuition fees, expressed as both a total course cost and per annum cost. They are reviewed each year and you are liable for the additional tuition costs if the tuition fees rise during the course of your enrolment.

FEE-HELP
This course is FEE-HELP approved. Refer to the Study Assist website for details.

Scholarships

A range of scholarships are available to successful applicants of the Master of Arts Screen: Business.

You will be prompted to apply for Scholarships after submitting your course application. Please allow enough time to complete your Scholarship Application(s).

International applicants are not eligible for scholarships.

Scholarship applications for the Master of Arts Screen: Business close on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

For more information, including a list of available scholarships and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our Scholarships page.

International Applicants

AFTRS welcomes international students to apply for this course. You must be aware of the English language proficiency, visa conditions, health insurance, and financial obligations you are required to meet as an overseas student.

Please refer to the International Students section for further information.

Admission Requirements

International applicants must meet:
(a) the same academic admission requirements as domestic applicants, and
(b) a minimum English proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS Academic band score of 7.0 (exemption categories apply).

How to Apply

To apply as an international student, there are several steps you will need to go through follow:

1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure that you meet the admission requirements above.

2. GATHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

You must provide the required supporting documents when you submit your application. These documents include:

(a) all application tasks,
(b) resume,

as well as certified copies of your:

(c) highest educational qualification,
(d) passport,
(e) English language proficiency test results and
(f) If applicable, certified translations of all documents submitted in a language other than English.

Documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a complete English translation made by an accredited translator. See International Students page for more information on translating documents.

3. APPLY FOR THE COURSE

Click on Apply Now and set up your account. Once you have your AFTRS login, follow the steps below:

1. Answer all mandatory questions marked with an asterisk (*).
2. Upload supporting documentation, including required certified identification and educational qualification documents.
3. Upload specific application tasks relevant to the course for which you are applying.
4. Agree to the terms and conditions at the end of the application.

The Application Portal will guide you through each section, but you do not have to complete your application in one sitting. Complete the section you’re on, save your application, and log back in at any time prior to the closing date to pick up where you left off.

When uploading application tasks that are media/video files, please be patient as this can take some time. For specific advice on formatting submissions, please refer to the 2027 Application Guidance Notes for the course you are applying to.

If you require assistance with any of the above steps, please contact the Admissions team on 1300 223 877 or applications@aftrs.edu.au.

4. WAIT FOR YOUR OFFER

Assessment of your application will take place once the closing date has passed. You will be notified if further documents or additional information is required. All international applicants who are considered for a place in the course will be required to attend an interview either in person (if already in Australia) or via online conference call (e.g. Skype).

AFTRS emails all applicants, successful or unsuccessful, to advise of the outcome.

5. RECEIVE AND ACCEPT YOUR OFFER

If your application is successful, you will receive an email with an Offer. This email includes the following:

1. Letter of Offer
2. How to accept your offer
3. How to pay your fees
4. How to obtain health cover
5. Enrolment information
6. Other related material

Review information about next steps, and accept or decline your offer, as per the instructions supplied.

6. PAY YOUR FEES AND OBTAIN HEALTH COVER

Make arrangements to pay your fees to AFTRS and apply for Overseas Health Insurance Cover (OSHC). Provide confirmation of payment of your AFTRS fees, and a copy of your OSHC to the AFTRS Student Centre.  Once both are received, AFTRS will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

7. APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA

Apply for a student visa with the Department of Home Affairs. The Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from AFTRS and evidence of your Overseas Health Insurance Cover (OSHC) are required to apply for your student visa.

8. RECEIVE STUDENT VISA

Advise the Student Centre studentinfo@aftrs.edu.au once you have been successful in obtaining a student visa. We will then send you additional information regarding commencing your enrolment in your course.

If you require assistance with any of the above steps, please contact the Admissions team on 1300 223 877 or applications@aftrs.edu.au.

Get Answers

How to apply

Submitting your Master of Arts Screen: Business application is an easy, online process.

The Application Portal will guide you through each section, but you do not have to complete your application in one sitting. Complete the section you’re on, save your application, and log back in at any time prior to the closing date to pick up where you left off.

Before you begin your application, please read the Master of Arts Screen: Business 2027 Application Guidance Notes. This document brings together everything you need to know to complete an application, including what we’re looking for and how to present your experience in a way that feels true to you.

Take your time as you work through the required tasks, but please remain mindful of the deadline to apply and allow yourself enough time to finalise and submit your completed application.

International applications for the Master of Arts Screen: Business are now open and will close at 11:55pm on Tuesday 13 October 2026.

Domestic applications for the Master of Arts Screen: Business are now open and will close at 11:55pm on Tuesday 03 November 2026.

AFTRS is committed to accessibility and providing reasonable adjustments through our admissions process. Requests for reasonable adjustments will be treated confidentially and will not disadvantage your application.

If you require any support or have any questions as you proceed through the online application, please reach out to our Admissions Team.

Admission requirements

Our students come from many different educational backgrounds and experiences.

Admission into the Master of Arts Screen: Business requires you to meet the criteria specified below under PRIOR EDUCATION and CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCY.

PRIOR EDUCATION

Because the Master of Arts Screen: Business is a postgraduate qualification, you are required to meet one of the following categories:

  • A relevant undergraduate degree at bachelor level or higher
    OR
  • Equivalent work experience and/or training

We recognise there are many ways to demonstrate this experience. For more information, please refer to the category descriptions and examples of relevant work and/or training provided in the Master of Arts Screen: Business 2027 Application Guidance Notes.

If you would like to discuss whether your experience would be considered equivalent, please contact our Admissions Team.

CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCY

Admission into the Master of Arts Screen: Business is available to domestic and international students.

You are considered a domestic student for application purposes if you are:

  • An Australian citizen
  • A New Zealand citizen
  • An Australian permanent resident
  • An Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder

If you do not meet one of these criteria, you will apply as an international student.

International applicants should refer to the ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SECTION below and to our INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS page for a list of all international applicant requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by either:

  • providing an English language test result from an approved testing provider, or
  • providing evidence that you meet one of the exemption categories set by the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA)

To be eligible for entry into the Master of Arts Screen: Business, you must achieve an overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic score of 7.0 (or equivalent in an approved test).

For more information on IELTS testing or to book your IELTS Academic test, see the IELTS website. If you have taken the test and your result was below the AFTRS entry score of IELTS Academic 7.0, you may be eligible to undertake a One Skill Retest.

To be eligible for an Australian student visa, you must have taken your test within 2 years of the date that you lodge your visa application. The DoHA do not accept online or at-home test results. For more information on the student visa requirements, refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.

For more information on Admission Requirements, and the evidence you’ll be required to submit, please review the Master of Arts Screen: Business 2027 Application Guidance Notes.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Admissions Team.

Application tasks

As well as meeting the admission requirements, you will need to submit the following application tasks.

Application Task 1: Personal Statement & CV

Personal Statement

This is an opportunity to share some of your thinking and experiences with us. Please tell us about your own perspectives, your creative thoughts, career goals, and what you want to say and do, and how you see yourself developing through studying with us.

Your personal statement should not exceed 500 words and should be submitted as a PDF.

CV

This is where the story of you is put into the format of a CV. Focus on what’s important to you – the key moments, the passion projects, the influences and experiences that have brought you to this application.

Your CV should not exceed three pages and should be submitted as a PDF.

Application Task 2: Business Project Proposal

We are looking for your perspective on a creative, entrepreneurial or business-minded approach to advancing your career in the screen media industries. If the CV was the story of you, the Business Project Proposal is where you can show us you have something to say.

Your business project proposal may take one of the following forms:

  • Written document of up to 500 words, submitted as a PDF.
  • Video or audio file of up to three minutes and submitted as an MP4 or MOV (video) or MP3 (audio).
  • Presentation deck of up to 10 slides, submitted as a PDF.

Please refer to the Master of Arts Screen: Business 2027 Application Guidance Notes for more information on the application tasks including:

  • specific requirements for each task,
  • notes on what we’re looking for,
  • and an Assessment Rubric to guide how you present your work and your experiences in a way that feels true to you.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Admissions Team.

Adjustment Factors

AFTRS is committed to reflecting the full breadth of Australian talent. We know that access to training, industry networks and resources isn’t equally distributed.

To help address that imbalance, we apply “Adjustment Factors”. These are extra points added automatically based on information you provide in your application. You don’t need to do anything extra. If we need anything further, we’ll be in touch to talk it through.

A maximum of 10 adjustment factor points applies.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PERSONS 
 
Domestic applicants who identify as being of Aboriginal descent, Torres Strait Islander descent or of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. 		 10
CULTURALLY AND RACIALLY MARGINALISED PERSONS AND/OR THOSE FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE OR DIALECT  

Applicants who have lived experience of cultural and/or racial marginalisation.

We use the term culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) to refer to people who are not white. This group includes people who are Black, Brown, Asian, or any other non-white group, or who face marginalisation due to their culture, race, or religion (Diversity Council Australia, 2023).

AND/OR

Applicants whose first language is a language or dialect other than English and who have required additional support to develop proficiency in Standard Australian English. 

 2
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

Applicants who identify as living with disability. We use the definition in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. 

 2
REMOTENESS

Domestic applicants whose Australian residential address is outside NSW and/or identified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as being in Inner Regional Australia, Outer Regional Australia, Regional Australia, Remote Australia or Very Remote Australia. 

 2
SOCIO ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE

Domestic applicants whose Australian residential address is identified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as being in the lowest 25% on the Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage 

 4

If you have questions about Adjustment Factors or whether you might be eligible, please contact our Admissions Team.

Fees

Fees
The tuition fees shown above are the indicative course tuition fees, expressed as both a total course cost and per annum cost. They are reviewed each year and you are liable for the additional tuition costs if the tuition fees rise during the course of your enrolment.

FEE-HELP
This course is FEE-HELP approved. Refer to the Study Assist website for details.

Scholarships

A range of scholarships are available to successful applicants of the Master of Arts Screen: Business.

You will be prompted to apply for Scholarships after submitting your course application. Please allow enough time to complete your Scholarship Application(s).

International applicants are not eligible for scholarships.

Scholarship applications for the Master of Arts Screen: Business close on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

For more information, including a list of available scholarships and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our Scholarships page.

International Applicants

AFTRS welcomes international students to apply for this course. You must be aware of the English language proficiency, visa conditions, health insurance, and financial obligations you are required to meet as an overseas student.

Please refer to the International Students section for further information.

Admission Requirements

International applicants must meet:
(a) the same academic admission requirements as domestic applicants, and
(b) a minimum English proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS Academic band score of 7.0 (exemption categories apply).

How to Apply

To apply as an international student, there are several steps you will need to go through follow:

1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Ensure that you meet the admission requirements above.

2. GATHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

You must provide the required supporting documents when you submit your application. These documents include:

(a) all application tasks,
(b) resume,

as well as certified copies of your:

(c) highest educational qualification,
(d) passport,
(e) English language proficiency test results and
(f) If applicable, certified translations of all documents submitted in a language other than English.

Documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a complete English translation made by an accredited translator. See International Students page for more information on translating documents.

3. APPLY FOR THE COURSE

Click on Apply Now and set up your account. Once you have your AFTRS login, follow the steps below:

1. Answer all mandatory questions marked with an asterisk (*).
2. Upload supporting documentation, including required certified identification and educational qualification documents.
3. Upload specific application tasks relevant to the course for which you are applying.
4. Agree to the terms and conditions at the end of the application.

The Application Portal will guide you through each section, but you do not have to complete your application in one sitting. Complete the section you’re on, save your application, and log back in at any time prior to the closing date to pick up where you left off.

When uploading application tasks that are media/video files, please be patient as this can take some time. For specific advice on formatting submissions, please refer to the 2027 Application Guidance Notes for the course you are applying to.

If you require assistance with any of the above steps, please contact the Admissions team on 1300 223 877 or applications@aftrs.edu.au.

4. WAIT FOR YOUR OFFER

Assessment of your application will take place once the closing date has passed. You will be notified if further documents or additional information is required. All international applicants who are considered for a place in the course will be required to attend an interview either in person (if already in Australia) or via online conference call (e.g. Skype).

AFTRS emails all applicants, successful or unsuccessful, to advise of the outcome.

5. RECEIVE AND ACCEPT YOUR OFFER

If your application is successful, you will receive an email with an Offer. This email includes the following:

1. Letter of Offer
2. How to accept your offer
3. How to pay your fees
4. How to obtain health cover
5. Enrolment information
6. Other related material

Review information about next steps, and accept or decline your offer, as per the instructions supplied.

6. PAY YOUR FEES AND OBTAIN HEALTH COVER

Make arrangements to pay your fees to AFTRS and apply for Overseas Health Insurance Cover (OSHC). Provide confirmation of payment of your AFTRS fees, and a copy of your OSHC to the AFTRS Student Centre.  Once both are received, AFTRS will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

7. APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA

Apply for a student visa with the Department of Home Affairs. The Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from AFTRS and evidence of your Overseas Health Insurance Cover (OSHC) are required to apply for your student visa.

8. RECEIVE STUDENT VISA

Advise the Student Centre studentinfo@aftrs.edu.au once you have been successful in obtaining a student visa. We will then send you additional information regarding commencing your enrolment in your course.

If you require assistance with any of the above steps, please contact the Admissions team on 1300 223 877 or applications@aftrs.edu.au.

AFTRS graduates are

Storytellers

Practitioners

Creators

Cultural leaders

Storytellers who possess the courage and integrity to embrace and reflect Australian perspectives.

Practitioners skilled for the screen and audio industries.

Creators who can effectively communicate ideas, problem-solve and collaborate inclusively.

Cultural leaders able to apply positionality and ethics in their practice.

Storytellers

Storytellers who possess the courage and integrity to embrace and reflect Australian perspectives.

Practitioners

Practitioners skilled for the screen and audio industries.

Creators

Creators who can effectively communicate ideas, problem-solve and collaborate inclusively.

Cultural leaders

Cultural leaders able to apply positionality and ethics in their practice.

Further Reading

Link to
The Future of Screen Business: AFTRS Students Explore Innovation and International Markets in Singapore

Each year, the Master of Arts Screen: Business offers students an opportunity to engage with Asia-Pacific industry leaders through an international business case study.

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Master of Arts Screen: Business

Discover what MASB alumni have to say about the program and how it contributed to shifting their career and thinking.

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Link to
Master of Arts Screen: Business

We sat down with four students, past and present, to hear about the benefits of the MASB flexible delivery, details of its capstone project, and how, through its three pillars — technology, innovation, and leadership — the course helped transfor...

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