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JMC Academy

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About

As Australia’s leading and most experienced creative education provider, we have been nurturing passionate creatives for over 40 years with fully accredited, industry-leading degrees and diplomas. Our unique, hands-on approach to creative education, along with our world-class facilities, inspire exploration, collaboration and innovation..

Co-curricular projects and programs

MC Academy’s curriculum has been developed with a focus on emerging industry trends, professional development, collaboration and networking. Our programs are unique in combining essential critical thinking with the project-based work and practical experience critical to industry. Students from all departments have the opportunity to work together and apply their skills on collaborative projects. Students are also able to build and apply their knowledge abroad and create global networks through our study tours and exchange opportunities.

Learn from the experts

All JMC Academy courses are designed and taught by leading and award-winning industry experts alongside academics to ensure you graduate with contemporary best practice, ready to hit the ground running as a confident creative leader of tomorrow. Our student wellbeing and career support programs ensure you develop your professional practice while also practising self-care.

World-class facilities

When you choose to study at JMC, you gain access to a wide range of world-class facilities and industry-leading software, all included in your tuition. Professional recording studios, post-production suites, digital media and animation labs, film and television studios and an on-campus drama studio and auditorium are just some of the facilities you’ll have access to during your time with us.

Internships

Our formal internship program allows you to engage in real industry placements across established national and local companies, including major recording studios, commercial radio and television networks, advertising and design studios, major labels, festivals and major sporting events.

Read about our alumni and where their JMC studies took them.

CRICOS provider number: 01259J
TEQSA provider ID: PRV12029

Contact

Melbourne

Phone No: (+61 3) 9624 2929
Email: melbourne@jmc.edu.au

171 Bank Street 
South Melbourne VIC 3205

Sydney

Phone No: (+61 2) 8241 8899 or 1300 410 311 
Email: sydney@jmc.edu.au 

561 Harris Street 
Ultimo NSW 2007

Website: visit the
JMC Academy website

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Events

Important Dates

For specific information on intake and orientation dates, visit JMC Academy website.

Open days -JMC Academy Open Days are held in January, May and August. For further information, visit JMC Academy website or call 1300 410 311. 

Upcoming Events

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Student Outcomes

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Policies and Services

Admission criteria

All applicants 

Bachelor Degree Courses (applicants under 21 years of age)
  • Minimum 17 years of age
  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • ATAR of 65 or above
  • Consultation/Interview with JMC Academy Recruitment Advisor
  • Audition (Contemporary Music Performance and Songwriting applicants only)
  • Creative Portfolio (Animation, Game Design and Digital Design applicants only)

For more information, read about domestic students entry requirements.

Bachelor Degree Courses (21 years of age or over)
  • Consultation/Interview with JMC Academy Recruitment Advisor
  • Audition (Contemporary Music Performance and Songwriting applicants only)
  • Creative Portfolio (Animation, Game Design and Digital Design applicants only)

For more information, read about domestic students entry requirements.

Diploma Courses (applicants under 21 years of age)
  • Minimum 17 years of age
  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • Consultation/Interview with JMC Academy Recruitment Advisor Audition (Contemporary Music Performance and Songwriting applicants only)
  • Creative Portfolio (Animation, Game Design and Digital Design applicants only)

For more information, read about domestic students entry requirements.

Diploma Courses (21 years of age or over)
  • Consultation/Interview with JMC Academy Recruitment Advisor
  • Audition (Contemporary Music Performance and Songwriting applicants only)
  • Creative Portfolio (Animation, Game Design and Digital Design applicants only)

For more information, read about domestic students entry requirements.

International Applicants
  • English proficiency: minimum IELTS 6.0 overall (with no single band score below 5.5) or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of a senior Secondary School certificate
  • Attend an interview in person or over skype.
  • Contemporary Music applicants must undertake an audition. Audition videos/online links are accepted for applicants living overseas or interstate.
  • Songwriting applicants may undertake an audition OR submit a folio
  • Creative Portfolio (Animation, Game + Design applicants only)

For more information, read about international students entry-requirements.

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to: 

Contact phone number: 03 96242929 
Institutional web page: read about student support 
E-mail address: melsra@jmc.edu.au

Additional information

Progressing to postgraduate studies

All JMC Bachelor Degree graduates are eligible to apply for entry into JMC Academy's Master of Creative Industries, or relevant post-grad qualification at any Australian university.

How to apply

Apply through the appropriate TAC:

New South Wales - Apply through UAC
Victoria - Apply through VTAC

Direct to the institution 

Apply directly to JMC Academy. 

Student and campus services

Student Support

Regardless of how talented you are, sometimes you need the right support in order to hone your skills, and drive a truly remarkable career. The most important thing at JMC is our students, and we're here to help you. Our free counselling and academic assistance is here throughout your JMC journey, so you graduate smiling ear to ear. Our list of services is extensive and takes place in-class or in the form of one-on-one support. To view our extensive list of services click the link below.

For more information, read about student support.

International Student Support

JMC Academy understands that moving to a new country and adjusting to a new learning style can be difficult. To support international students in their studies, we provide: Peer mentoring program, Foundation course before studies, Pre-arrival orientation app, On-campus orientation, Academic support staff, On-campus counsellor, On-going support from International Services, On-campus English Language support and Off-campus support through a network of English language colleges.

For more information, read about student support.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

Contact phone number: (03) 9624 2929 
E-mail address: melbourne@jmc.edu.au

We want every passionate young creative to have their chance to follow their vision. At JMC we offer 8 scholarships - one for each of the bachelor degrees on offer. Scholarships cover one academic year of tuition fees.

Scholarships are open to all Australian citizens or permanent residents who are able to demonstrate passion and aptitude for their chosen field of study and who have completed year 12. Aptitude can be shown via a portfolio or compilation of work that best reflects your experience and interests where relevant. Selection is based on a weighting of academic merit, portfolio quality and interview. Songwriting & Performance students will additionally be required to audition.

Students who maintain the conditions of their scholarship may apply to have their scholarship extended to the full duration of their Bachelor Degree.

Applications for 2019 Scholarships close at 5.00pm e.s.t. on Friday the 16th of December 2018. 

Scholarships are only available to Australian citizens and residents. 

For further information regarding eligibility and application process, please click on the web link above.

FEE-HELP

JMC Academy is a registered Higher Education Private Provider. All of our programs are eligible for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help pay for part or all of their tuition fees. For more information contact JMC Academy or visit the StudyAssist website for information about government assistance for financing tertiary study.

Enrolment

You will receive information about acceptance and enrolment procedures with your letter of offer.

Fees and charges

Tuition fees are payable four weeks prior to the commencement of each trimester. Alternatively, students may apply for FEE-HELP.

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.

For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.

Applicant background February intake 2018
Number of students No. of students Percentage of all students % of all students
(A) Higher education study 56 7.83%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 51 7.13%
(C) Work and life experience 133 18.60%
(D) Recent secondary education    
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
 N/A N/A
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
 99 13.85%
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
 328 45.87%
(E) International students 48 6.71%
All students 715 100%

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