Photography Studies College (PSC) is a multi-award winning higher education institution delivering sector leading education in photography, digital imaging and screen media. The college is located in South Melbourne, a couple of tram stops away from Southern Cross station, neighbouring the South Melbourne Markets and many creative businesses. For over 50 years PSC has delivered specialised, high quality and innovative photography and digital imaging education, consistently producing graduates of the highest calibre and providing students with an environment in which to explore their creativity, see the world anew and give expression to what they see.

PSC has built a leading reputation for producing high quality, creative and award-winning students and is the first choice for many students looking for a stimulating and career focused relevant learning experience.

PSC is a dual sector provider offering Master and Bachelor degrees and Advanced Diploma and Diploma courses. Our courses have been developed with the specialised know how that comes from over 50 years as an innovative and experienced educator.

From 2025, PSC is expanding its course offerings with the introduction of new courses including the Undergraduate Certificate of Screen Media, Diploma of Screen Media, Diploma of Photography and Diploma of Digital Imaging from mid-2025.

Our courses

Bachelor of Photography & Digital Imaging: the course has a focus on creative practice, inquiry and reflection. It is informed by contemporary practice and theory, critical dialogue, career outcomes and engagement with all aspects of the photographic and digital image worlds.

The Master of Arts Photography program is a postgraduate course in photography that is the first of its kind in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. It is designed to launch your career on the national and international stage.

The Advanced Diploma of Photography, a part-time VET course, ensures that the technical and conceptual skill set necessary for professional practice are built on comprehensively, from foundation to professional level.

PSC also offers online courses that are perfect for beginner and intermediate Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop users and will help you pursue your passion for photography while fitting in with your busy schedule.

With a total student population of around 300 – 130 of which are Higher Education students – PSC students benefit from an intimate creative learning environment and high quality industry specific facilities. PSC facilities include the professional studios, a state of the art digital imaging and printing centre, digital laboratories, the information resources hub and continual exhibition spaces.

PSC offers an excellent student to teacher ratio. Our students learn with some of the best in the creative industries – qualified professionals who constantly bring their current practice, commitment to great educational outcomes and expertise to the classroom. These dedicated teachers are an important factor in the high quality and innovation of the work produced by students.

A well-established mentor program linking students to respected industry professionals provides the opportunity to forge ongoing industry links and networks, and provides a sound basis for quality career outcomes.

Take a 360° Virtual Tour of our new campus in the South Melbourne Arts Precinct here.