DIPLOMA OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Diploma of Photography course is one of the best in Australia, developed with the know how that comes from decades of providing high quality industry relevant photographic education and award winning, highly employable graduates.
Course Code: 9100191442
CRICOS Course Code: 079866G
COMMENCES
June 2026
DURATION
8 Months
LOCATION
On Campus or Online
FEES
FEE HELP available
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Diploma of Photography is an exciting accredited, and fully FEE-HELP enabled higher education course that provides a comprehensive introductory tertiary-level photographic qualification.
What you will learn:
Advanced camera control
Post-production, lighting, developing your own unique creative voice
How to shoot with purpose
Work with artificial and natural lighting on location including flash, mixed lighting and lighting design
Explore the importance of strong composition and design, further integrate your technical skills
How to create photographic prints and continue to explore taking ideas, and turning them into strong and compelling images
WHY A DIPLOMA OF PHOTOGRAPHY AT PSC?
PSC is the best place to study photography, for over 50 years we have been the leader in photography education and at the forefront of photography course development. We are deeply committed to your visual journey and career success, and we know our course will open your eyes, broaden your thinking and connect you to an active creative community.
PSC is recognised as one of the leading photographic educational institutions in the world.
Join us now.
WORLD CLASS DESIGNED FACILITIES
Our campus is the culmination of extensive international research and planning and provides a specialised contemporary learning environment with purpose built facilities.
GREAT STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO
You are immersed in practical, hands-on learning environments that mirror professional practice. We provide fantastic student to teacher ratio in smaller class sizes.
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY NETWORKS
Our lecturers are leading professionals highly respected and connected in the photography and image making industry. We offer an extensive international mentor program.
FACE-TO-FACE AND REMOTE LEARNING
Our course delivery across photography, screen media, and design includes interactive classes, workshops, and practical participation. Both face-to-face and online study offer the same level of guidance, engagement, and support.
PSC has fee support for students. Students may apply for a FEE-HELP loan at enrolment to cover the cost of tuition for the course. FEE-HELP is an Australian government loan scheme that assists eligible students with loans to pay all or part of their tuition fees.
Domestic Students who are Australian Citizens may apply for FEE-HELP.
FEE-HELP is not available for international students. International Student tuition fees are paid up-front on a per-semester basis.
When you accept your offer and complete your enrolment form, you also choose your tuition fee payment option.
Photography Course Structure and Fees by Subject 2026 (Domestic Students) - (PDF)
Photography Course Structure and Fees by Subject 2026 (International Students) - (PDF)
Non-Year 12 or Mature Age applicants
Non-Year 12 or Mature Age domestic applicants can apply at apply.psc.edu.au and:
Can choose to have a create chat prior to receiving their letter of offer to have any questions about study answered or:
can apply direct by sharing a 150-word statement covering their experience, passion and study and career goals prior to receiving their letter of offer.
Year 12 applicants
Current Year 12 students can apply through VTAC or direct to PSC:
VTAC: Preference your degree of choice in your application.
Once we receive your application, you will be contacted to arrange your creative chat, or
Direct application sharing a 150-word statement covering their experience, passion and study and career goals prior to receiving their letter of offer.
We don’t use ATAR as any part of the admission criteria. Creative chats can be held on campus or via Zoom apply at apply.psc.edu.au.
First Nations Australian applicants
The College actively encourages applications from First Nations Australians.
Our specialised course offers you blended options so you can tailor your experience: on-campus OR online.
All international students are welcome to apply. As one of the Top 15 International Schools for Photography, we are one of the most sought-after institutions for undergraduate and graduate study.
TESTIMONIALS
“PSC has exceeded my expectations about what a uni experience can be. I'm very pleased with the quality of my lecturers and their inclusive, forward-thinking approach to learning. I've been consistently impressed with the availability of resources not just in terms of technology but also helpful staff, support systems and educational material.”
“PSC was absolutely the best choice for me, I know a lot of people who went to uni and the course just wasn’t for them or the uni wasn’t for them, but I really love it – I love the people and the teachers and the whole environment.”