Photography Studies College (Melbourne)
About
Photography Studies College (Melbourne) PSC, is a world leading contemporary college offering a specialised creative campus in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant arts precinct, Southbank. For over forty years we have played a pivotal role in driving high quality and innovative photography and image making tertiary education, achieving outstanding results for our students and graduates. Our range of courses includes Masters, Degree, Diploma and Certificate level.
PSC is a highly respected specialised tertiary education institution in the Australian and International Visual Arts landscape. Evidence of our best practice is seen in our ongoing award since 2011, as the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) National Tertiary Institution of the Year for excellence in photography education and our outstanding results in the 2016 & 2017 Australian Government QILT Student Experience Survey (SES). PSC achieved 94% in this survey for the overall quality of student's educational experience, the highest result Australia wide in the Visual Arts for both the university and non university sector. This result is particularly impressive as it comes from the students themselves providing feedback on their learning environment, teachers and resources.
PSC students experience a high level of engagement in small classes that fosters a student centred approach to not only learning but importantly personal and creative growth. There is an emphasis on supporting students in their development and in the transition to tertiary study, through constant feedback, programs such as the PSC Pals a peer to peer mentoring group connecting students across the College, lunchtime social events and study assistance particularly in first year.
This rich educational offering, our renowned mentoring program that connects students to inspiring local and international practitioners, specialised teaching staff and our strong relationship with the major industry players offers our students career focused outcomes and strong industry networks. Our highly regarded national and international guest speaker program, participation in overseas photography festivals and tours, major awards and prizes constantly immerse our students in the visual arts experience. Many of our expert teachers and graduates drive industry through their numerous national and international awards and prizes, their distinctive vision, technical expertise and entrepreneurial ability.
PSC's professional level industry specific facilities include purpose built photography studios with the latest gear and lighting equipment, a high end photographic printing facility, large digital imaging labs and a specialised information hub all in a single central campus. Through our unique courses there's a constant focus on creative practice, inquiry, new technologies and career outcomes.
Contact
Phone: (03) 9682 3191
Email: info@psc.edu.au
Website: visit the
Photography Studies College (Melbourne) website
37- 47 Thistlewaite Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
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Important Dates
Personal tour- Contact the Future Students Officer to book a personal tour and course discussion.
Upcoming Events
Student Outcomes
The student outcomes display the overall undergraduate results for the institution.
No QILT data available for this institution.
For further information visit ComparED website
Policies and Services
Admission criteria
All applicants
Special consideration
Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:
Contact phone number: 03 9682 3191
Institutional web page: view the bachelor of photography details
E-mail address: info@psc.edu.au
Access & equity through VTAC (SEAS)
PSC gives 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.
Access & equity outside of SEAS
PSC is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, the promotion of a non-discriminatory and inclusive environment and a culture free of harassment, discrimination and bullying.
Entry pathways
Satisfactory completion of the Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging enables progression to the Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging. On successful completion of the Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging graduates can apply for Advanced Standing into the PSC Bachelor of Photography
Interview
Applicants for the Bachelor of Photography course are required to present their creative work at interview.
Applicants for the VET courses are required to attend an interview only
For more information view our available full-time courses.
Applicants with a HE study
When considering your application your previous education/work life experience will be given consideration.
For more information view our available full-time courses.
Applicants with a VET Study
When considering your application your previous education/work life experience will be given consideration.
For more information view our available full-time courses.
Applicants with Work and Life experience
When considering your application your previous education/work life experience will be given consideration.
For more information view our available full-time courses.
Applicants with a recent secondary education (Current, 2018 and 2019)
Entrance requirements
Higher Education Courses - minimum successful completion of VCE or equivalent including 1B, interstate and overseas Year 12
Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses - successful completion of Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL), or equivalent
For more information view our available full-time courses.
Minimum ATAR requirement
Admitted on the basis of interview and folio, ATAR is not a factor.
Additional information
Admission assistance
For assistance with the Bachelor of Photography course application or specific questions please contact the Future Students Office.
How to apply
Enrolment
Acceptance of offer and enrolment
For Higher Education courses: After interview PSC will email applicants an A B or C Letter of conditional offer.
During main round and direct offer rounds PSC emails a Letter of offer that includes:
- How to accept the offer
- Completing the PSC enrolment form
- What to bring
- Budgeting for your course
- FEE-HELP
- Orientation
- Course commencement
- Advance standing/credit transfer
VET courses
Offer emails are sent after interview with enrolment information
Advanced standing
PSC ensures that all applicants 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.
For more information, read about the Bachelor of Photography.
Fees and charges
All applicants for the Higher Education course are provided with information on tuition fees and the assistance available to those eligible via the FEE-HELP loan scheme in the information pack. View our available full-time courses for details.
Information on additional costs in the study of this course are advised prior to enrolment.
All applicants for the VET courses are provided with information on tuition fees and on additional costs at
For more information view our available full-time courses.
Student and campus services
Support network
In transition to tertiary study there is a range of support and assistance to connect students - via the PSC pals program, one on one teacher meetings, counsellor, study assistance and services staff and monthly seminars that connect to the broader visual arts/photographic community.
As a student you have access to a central student portal that provides online access to subject information, your submission area, your webmail and the StudySmart online study assistance tool.
For more information read about study with us.
Financial assistance
FEE-HELP Tuition fee assistance
Students may apply for a FEE-HELP loan to cover tuition costs for the Bachelor of Photography course. FEE-HELP is an Australian government loan scheme that assists eligible students with loans to pay all or part of their tuition fees and is applied for at enrolment.
For more information visit the Study Assist website.
Institutional student profile
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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.
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| Applicant background | Semester 1, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | 5 | 10% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
| (C) Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
0 | 0% |
|
0 | 0% |
|
33 | 67% |
| (E) International students | 5 | 10% |
| All students | 49 | 100% |
<5 - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
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Data source: ComparED website