Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging

At PSC we strongly believe that every student who loves creative pursuits should be given the opportunity to find their path to tertiary study.

Non-Year 12 or Mature Age applicants

Non-Year 12 or Mature Age applicants should apply directly to PSC using the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging Application Form. Once received, you’ll be contacted to arrange your informal interview. This relaxed and friendly discussion includes a folio presentation. Offers will be made within 48 hours once requirements have been completed.

Interviews are held on campus or via Zoom.

Year 12 applicants

Current Year 12 for February 2025 Intake – apply through VTAC. Just preference the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging course in your application. Once we receive your application, you will be contacted to arrange your interview.

We don’t use ATAR as any part of the admission criteria and base admission on an interview with examples of your creative work and completion of Year 12. Our informal and friendly interview allows us to consider you holistically and thoughtfully.

Interviews are held on campus or via Zoom.

If you are only applying to PSC, just apply directly.

International applicants

International student applicants must apply directly to PSC using the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging International Student Application Form.

You should refer to the Bachelor of Photography International Student Information Guide for detailed course entrance requirements, English language proficiency and selection criteria. 

Click here to read more on our International Students page.

First Nations Australian applicants

The College actively encourages applications from First Nations Australians.

Intake

Applications are open now.

Essential Requirements

All applicants must ensure they complete and submit the PSC Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging Application Form and attend an interview with a creative work presentation.

More information about the interview process here.

International Applicants

You should refer to the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging International Student Information Guide for detailed course entrance requirements, English language proficiency and selection criteria.

International student applicants must apply directly to PSC using the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging International Student Application Form.

There are no prerequisite studies.

First Nations Australian Applicants

Photography Studies College actively encourages applications from First Nations Australians. The College recognises that additional assistance may be required by some First Nations Australians in providing supporting documentation due to the complexity of issues and the lengthy process involved. Assistance will be provided by Admissions staff and may include help with such processes as applying for a Birth Certificate, TFN, Proof of Identity while awaiting Confirmation of Aboriginality, Proof of Address, and assistance with Commonwealth Government forms.

The College’s educational policies and practices support participation by First Nations Australians and are sensitive to First Nations knowledge and culture. All student support is provided in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Procedure Policy.

Special entry assistance scheme (SEAS) applicants

SEAS provides consideration to applicants who can demonstrate they have not been able to reach their full potential due to life circumstances or circumstances beyond their control. PSC participates in the VTAC (SEAS). Applicants can find the details of the SEAS categories and requirements here. 

Advanced standing and credit transfer

PSC will ensure that all prospective students with relevant prior experience (RPL) or academic studies (credit transfer) are advised of the possibility of having this prior experience and/or studies taken into consideration. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.

Student Profile

Applicants to PSC are admitted on the basis of interview and folio presentation at the interview; ATAR is not a factor. We welcome a range of applicants. The table below indicates the likely peer cohort for you as a new Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging student at PSC. It provides you with the data on students who commenced their undergraduate study in our Degree course in the most recent intake period including all offer rounds and including international students.

Offers for domestic and international students

Offers are made after the successful completion of the interview and folio presentation.

Further information

Call 03 9682 3191 or email study@psc.edu.au

Domestic students who are Australian Citizens may apply for FEE-HELP.

FEE-HELP is not available for international students. International students' tuition fees are paid up-front annually or per semester.

When you accept your offer and complete your enrolment form, you also choose your tuition fee payment option.

Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging February 2025 Tuition Fees & Census Date (PDF)

Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging February 2025 Tuition Fees (PDF) International Students

FEE-HELP Tuition Fee Assistance

PSC is an approved FEE-HELP provider.

FEE-HELP is a government loan scheme that assists eligible fee paying students with loans to pay all or part of their tuition fees. It cannot be used for additional study costs such as equipment and materials, accommodation, living expenses or other costs. It is available to Australian citizens or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa who are enrolled in a higher education course.

Further information about FEE-HELP loans is available in this 2024 FEE-HELP Booklet.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students for the tuition fees for the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging course. Policies for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging course including the specific policies that relate to FEE-HELP

• Fair Treatment and Equal Benefits and Opportunity (pdf 149 kb)
• Student Application and Admissions (Domestic Students) (pdf 184 kb)
• Grievance Handling Policy and Procedure (for Academic and Non Academic Matters) (pdf 177 kb)
• Student Review Procedures for Re-crediting a FEE-HELP Balance (pdf 181kb)
• Refund Policy for Eligible Students enrolled in FEE-HELP Enabled Courses (pdf 109Kb)

The PSC First Peoples Equity Scholarship will be awarded each year for up to two applicants identifying as being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and applying to study for the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging.

For further information, please contact our Future Students Team. Call 03 9682 3191 or email study@psc.edu.au