"I like that PSC is a small college. It’s not a gigantic campus and people get to know you – you're not just an ID number. I find I learn better when I can more easily engage with my environment."
Photography Studies College
About
Welcome to Photography Studies College (PSC), a tertiary educational institution focused on providing a high-quality teaching and learning experience.
Introduction
Welcome to Photography Studies College (PSC), a tertiary educational institution focused on providing a high-quality teaching and learning experience.
We are Australia's only tertiary institution specialising exclusively in photography. We are a top multi-award-winning institution acknowledged by industry for six consecutive years, as the best Tertiary Photography Institution in Australia.
Located in Melbourne, we are situated in one of the top student cities in the world. According to QS World Rankings, Melbourne is in the Top 6 of the 2022 Best Students Cities. Our international graduates enjoy successful careers around the world.
Campus Features
Admissions
Interview Information
Interview
The interview is a way for us to get to know you, how you express your creativity and your interest in image making and photography. This is your opportunity to tell us about your dreams, motivations, and what inspires you. Tell us why you've always wanted to pursue a creative course.
Creative Work Presentation and Interview
The creative work you present at your interview should be your own and include 8-10 photographs or equivalent. This work may be made up of photography or other mediums such as video or painting, drawing, sculpture or moving image. Whatever medium you use to undertake your creative work.
Evidence of English Language Proficiency for International Students
As an international student, you are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency to gain a student Visa and for admission.
What scores and tests are accepted?
The table below outlines the minimum scores accepted for each test and course type.
| Bachelor of Photography | Master of Arts Photography | |
| IELTS (Academic Module) | Overall score 6.0 | Overall score 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet | Test score 65 | Test score 79 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score 50-57 (no section score less than 50) | Overall score 58 |
| Cambridge Test | Total score of 169 | Total score of 175 |
Student Testimonials
Jules Perrenot|France
Rani Joensen|Faroe Islands
"One of the main reasons I chose to study here was that the class sizes were not too big so I thought I could get closer to the teachers. Also seeing all the students and staff winning awards made it even more attractive. "
David CH Lai|Hong Kong
"The photo studio at PSC is the best! We have a massive cyclorama and numerous bays that can be configured into one large space."
Rankings
We are ranked amongst the top Photography institutions in the world.
- Top 15 International Schools for Photography by Resource Magazine
- Top 21 Best Photography Schools in the World by Format.com
- 25 Best Photography Schools by Shokit.com
Why study at Photography Studies College
- We are the only tertiary institution in Australia specializing exclusively in photography and videography
- We have a long successful heritage – we celebrated 50 years in 2022
- We offer a unique mentoring program linking you to photographers and image makers in Australia and internationally
- Our facilities are state-of-the-art
- Our teachers are experts in their field
- We focus on you and your career
