Grad Cert in Screen Arts: Documentary – UTS Sydney

Graduate Certificate Film & Television Full Time

Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Documentary

at University of Technology Sydney · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

116222M

CRICOS provider code

00099F

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

26 weeks

Tuition (whole course)

A$23,660 total

Per year

A$47,320/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Documentary at the University of Technology Sydney offers a focused introduction to the art and craft of documentary storytelling. Designed for graduates and professionals with a passion for factual filmmaking, this programme equips students with practical skills in all stages of documentary production, including research, scripting, shooting, editing, and post-production workflows.

Structured as a graduate certificate, the course is usually completed over 26 weeks and typically involves a selection of core units of study. Students earn credit points for each unit, building a foundation in screen production theory and hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and methodologies. The learning experience may culminate in a capstone project, enabling students to create a documentary work that demonstrates their developing skills.

This programme suits early-career filmmakers, media professionals, and graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to specialise in documentary production or enrich their creative portfolio. The curriculum is closely aligned with Australian screen industry standards and often includes opportunities for work-integrated learning through collaborative projects or partnerships with local media organisations and networks in Sydney, a major hub for film and television in Australia.

Graduates acquire skills in project development, location shooting, interviewing, ethical collaboration, and storytelling for digital and broadcast platforms. The qualification provides a pathway for further study or entry into a diverse and growing sector in the creative industries. Prospective students should confirm unit offerings and structure via the official course page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Documentary filmmaker
Production assistant (film/TV)
Researcher or writer for factual content
Editor (video/post-production)
Content creator for digital platforms
Roles within Australian broadcast, streaming, and independent media industries
Creative positions in community, educational, or not-for-profit media projects

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Documentary at University of Technology Sydney?

It typically takes 26 weeks, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$23,660 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Documentary filmmakerProduction assistant (film/TV)Researcher or writer for factual contentEditor (video/post-production)Content creator for digital platformsRoles within Australian broadcast, streaming, and independent media industriesCreative positions in community, educational...

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