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Why study screen, media and performance at La Trobe?

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1st in Victoria

We’re the best in Victoria and third in Australia for employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.1 per cent.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 812 KB]

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Top 300 globally

We’re ranked in the world’s top 300 for arts and humanities.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2024 by subject: arts and humanities

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World-class research

We’re ranked 'above world standard' for our research in language, communication and culture.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

Career opportunities in screen media and performance

Career pathways

Studying screen, media and performance builds skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication to prepare you for a range of careers.

Possible roles include:

  • Filmmaker
  • Film and media educator
  • Stage director
  • Digital communications consultant
  • Creative industries manager
  • Community arts facilitator
  • Journalist

Future employers

Potential employers of screen, media and performance graduates include:

  • Television, film and radio studios
  • Media organisations
  • Advertising agencies
  • Government departments and agencies
  • Community arts organisations
  • Public relations and communications agencies

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