| Next intake: 3 August 2022 | Enquire Now |
| 18 months full-time |
| Three semesters |
| Face-to-face OR real-time learning via Zoom (COVID PROOF) Includes interactive workshops and tutorials, demonstrations and practical participation. Whether you choose to study face-to-face OR in real-time via Zoom, all PSC students receive the same level of teacher guidance and support. |
| Course Code | CRS1400489 |
| CRICOS Course Code | 096890M |
| The Master of Arts Photography program is designed to launch your career on the national and international stage. The program will prepare you for professional careers in photography and the broader creative arts industries including roles in multimedia, journalism, photographic publishing, curatorial and project management, academia and teaching. The program is flexible enough to allow you to achieve your professional goals and expand your practice in a supportive and world-leading environment. As a Master of Arts Photography student at Australia’s number one photography college, you will join a network of international photographers, publishers, curators, festival directors and writers that will enable you to take your practice onto the world stage. |
Our Master of Arts Photography program is a postgraduate course in photography that is the first of its kind in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
This flexible and intensive program will prepare you for a career as an innovative and successful photographer. You will explore photographic culture, theory and practice in a contemporary and challenging environment. If you’re interested in establishing a photographic career guided by internationally recognised photographers, our Master of Arts Photography postgraduate program is the right program for you.
During your MA Photography you will be mentored by leaders in the field, covering a broad spectrum of practices and professional outcomes.
Current and recent Mentors include:
The Master of Arts Photography 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.
The program offers a framework that allows you to produce a significant volume of practical work.
You will develop a critical awareness of contemporary modes of presentation and distribution, applying rigorous methodologies and approaches to your ongoing practice.
PSC is a community of experienced practitioners and educators with national and international profiles in the areas of documentary, photojournalism, art, commercial photography, photobook publishing, curation and photographic theory.
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Entry Requirements
All domestic and international applicants must apply directly using the PSC Master of Arts Photography Application Form. Program entrance requirements
* a formal Recognition of Prior Learning application may be necessary to assess applicants academic, professional standing and ability to undertake studies at this level. Application, interview and folio presentationAll applicants must complete a Master of Arts Photography Application Form In addition to the application form you will need to submit:
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Application Process - Domestic
All domestic applicants must apply directly using the PSC Master of Arts Photography Application Form. All applicants will be invited for an interview. The interview is a way for us to get to know you, for you to present your previous work, and to talk about your career goals and motivations. Following the interview you may also be asked to provide additional evidence or examples of professional practice. Recognition of prior learning and credit transferPSC will ensure that all prospective students 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. Please contact Daniel Boetker-Smith, Dean of Photography Studies, for further information on 03 9682 3191 or via email dboetkersmith@psc.edu.au. |
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Application Process - International
For further information pertaining to International students, please visit our International Student Page. Application RequirementsIf you are an international student, you should refer to the International Student Guide for detailed program entrance requirements, English language proficiency and selection criteria. All applicants must ensure they complete the PSC Master of Arts Photography International Application Form. Offers for international studentsOffers are made following completion of Entry Requirements. Direct offers are made to successful applicants after completion of an interview and application assessment process including;
EnrolmentEnrolment requires payment of a one off enrolment fee of AU $1000 Recognition of prior learning and credit transferPSC will ensure that all prospective students 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. Please contact Daniel Boetker-Smith, Higher Education Course Director for further information via email dboetkersmith@psc.edu.au. Further informationFor further information, course discussions, questions and personal tours contact Daniel Boetker-Smith, Dean of Photography Studies, dboetkersmith@psc.edu.au or Kristian Haggblom, M A Photography Course Convenor khaggblom@psc.edu.au |
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Checklist
If you are a domestic student:
If you are an international student have you:
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Fee Information
Domestic students may apply for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is not available for international enrolments. International Students tuition fees are paid up-front on a per semester basis. International students are not required to pay more than 50% of the tuition fees before the course starts. However, they can pay for the full tuition fee if they wish to do so. When you accept your offer, and complete your enrolment form, you also choose your tuition fee payment option. This course is approved for Study Loans, check your eligibility here |
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Government Assistance
FEE-HELP Tuition Fee AssistancePSC is an approved FEE-HELP provider. FEE-HELP is a government loan scheme that assists eligible fee paying students with loans to pay all or part of their tuition fees. It cannot be used for additional study costs such as equipment and materials, accommodation, living expenses or other costs. It is available to Australian Citizens or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa who are enrolled in a higher education course. Further information about FEE-HELP loans is available in this 2022 FEE-HELP Booklet. FEE-HELP is available for eligible students for the tuition fees for the Master of Arts Photography course Policies for students enrolled in the Master of Arts Photography course including the specific policies that relate to FEE-HELP
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Scholarships Information
Scholarships are available for eligible participants. Ask us for more information. |
Photography Studies College (Melbourne) is a division of Photography Holdings Pty. Ltd.
ACN 005 525 306, ABN 58 860 041 097, CRICOS Provider No. 00257G, TEQSA Provider No. 12200, RTO Code 0111
