Masters Degree (Coursework)

Master of Fine Arts (Directing)

Taught by National Institute of Dramatic Art, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Length: 78 weeks (about 1.5 years)As registered
Tuition for the whole course: AUD 63,540About AUD 42,400 a year (our calculation)
Other fees: AUD 600Charged by the provider, as registered
Total cost of the course: AUD 64,140The provider’s own estimate
Level: Masters Degree (Coursework)
Field of education: Performing Arts
Work placement: None registered
Register code: 113112HCRICOS course code: it should match your offer letter

Read from the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education (CC BY 2.5 AU), edition of 1 September 2026.

Before you rely on these figures. They are what the provider registered with the government for the whole course, in Australian dollars. Fees change from year to year, and the amount on your written offer is the one that counts. They do not include living costs, health cover or the visa.

About National Institute of Dramatic Art All its courses Check the official register

The rest of the cost of studying in Australia

Living costs a month: AUD 1,700 to 3,300
Money to show for the visa: AUD 29,710For one year
Student visa fee: AUD 2,500
Work during term: 24 hours a week

From our guide to studying in Australia, each figure from an official source, checked 24 September 2026.

What next?

1Music and performing arts courses in AustraliaEverything on the register in this field 2What a year really costsTuition, living costs and the visa, in your currency 3Scholarships to study hereGovernment schemes open to your nationality