MASTER OF ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Our Master of Arts Photography program is the only one of its kind in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. It has a strong practice-based approach with extensive networks in photography and related creative industries and communities.
Course Code: CRS1400489
CRICOS Course Code: 096890M
COMMENCES
March 2026
DURATION
18-Months Full Time
LOCATION
Melbourne Campus or Remote Online
FEES
FEE HELP available
COURSE OVERVIEW
This program introduces an innovative and cutting-edge curriculum targeted at practicing photographers, graduates, professionals, curators and artists seeking the freedom to pursue their own work in a supportive environment (face-to-face or remotely.)
Program delivered in blocks of study with ongoing, regular sessions over 18 months.
Intensive seminars, workshops, and visits from esteemed lecturers create a rigorous, constructive environment.
Supervision and teaching provided by leading photographers, artists, academics, curators, writers, and publishers.
Regular one-to-one meetings with international mentors from top global photo agencies, galleries, and publishers.
WHY A MASTER OF ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY AT PSC?
If you're interested in furthering your photographic career guided by internationally recognised photographers, our Master of Arts Photography is the right program for you.
You will enrich your creative practice and develop further knowledge and skills through the exploration of photographic practice and culture in a flexible and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on our 'smaller is better' motto - small class sizes means more one-to-one support and interaction, and the relationship students build with our international networks sets them up for success.
Photography Studies College is recognised as one of the leading photographic educational institutions in the world.
Join us at the Home of Photography Education.
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 photography course delivery includes interactive classes, workshops and practical participation. Both face-to-face OR real time study via Zoom provide the same level of teacher guidance and support.
Semester 1
Establishing your project: This semester lays the groundwork of the program, and establishes a platform for the development of the practical work in your studies. You will be given the tools and opportunity to experiment and test new ideas, contexts and directions, both conceptually and technically.
Semester 2
Expanding your practice: in semester the growth and development of your practice is supported by seminars, workshops, regular reviews and feedback. Further in-depth theoretical exploration of the contexts, themes and narratives that inform and support your work will be applied.
Semester 3
The final semester brings your practical and conceptual progress together. A final public professional presentation of your work will be supported by a written element, that situates and contextualises your outcomes.
During your Master of Arts Photography, you will draw on expertise from a range of artists, curators and photography professionals.
Current and recent Mentors include:
Jesse Marlow
Noémie Goudal
Juan Brenner
Max Pinckers
Kazuma Obara
Jan Rosseel
Melinda Gibson
Joanna Piotrowska
Anthony Luvera
Bruno Ceschel
Matthieu Asselin
Jack Latham
All domestic and international applicants must apply directly using the PSC Master of Arts Photography Application Form.
Program entrance requirements
For entry into the Master of Arts Photography, applicants must meet specific academic and/or professional entrance requirements.
Applicants should normally possess a Bachelor Degree or a Bachelor with Honours qualification or equivalent.*
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant experiential learning/professional experience are also encouraged to apply.*
*A formal Recognition of Prior Learning application may be necessary to assess applicants academic, professional standing and ability to undertake studies at this level.
First Nations Australians
The College actively encourages applications from First Nations Australians.
The College’s educational policies and practices support participation by First Nations Australians and are sensitive to First Nations knowledge and culture.
TESTIMONIALS
Stephanie Rose Wood shares what she loves about teaching in the Masters program at PSC
Hear Stephanie Rose Wood share how the Masters of Arts Photography is individually tailored to each student and their very different projects and how that diversity makes for a very rich experience for both students and lecturers alike.
She explains how the intensive program works and the unique value of the international mentor program for nurturing the development and expansion of your own unique projects. “…One of the wonderful things about PSC is that we are a small community. Everyone is learning from each other and we have that option to move around the school and talk to whoever you want to and there are lots of teachers to learn from.”