Face-to-face OR real-time learning via Zoom Includes interactive photography classes, workshops and tutorials, demonstrations and practical participation. Whether you choose to study face-to-face OR online in real-time via Zoom, all PSC students receive the same level of teacher guidance and support.
International Students This course is CRICOS approved (CRICOS Course Code 105886F), so international students can apply to study this course and be granted a Student Visa. International students can study this program online from outside Australia via live Zoom within +2 or -3 time zone from Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Course Codes
Course Code
1400854
CRICOS Course Code
105886F
Career Outlook & Pathway
The Undergraduate Certificate of Photography provides pathways into further study or employment. Once you have completed the course, you are eligible to gain direct entry into Semester 2 of the 1st year of the Bachelor of Photography & Digital Imaging degree. The course provides you with 30 credit points of the 180 credit points required for the Bachelor of Photography & Digital Imaging qualification. Alternatively, it will prepare you for support roles in photography and the creative industries such as working as a photography assistant, cataloguing digital content, digital retouching, or being a visual editing assistant.
At a Glance
The Undergraduate Certificate of Photography is an exciting accredited, and fully FEE-HELP enabled higher education course that provides a comprehensive introductory tertiary-level photographic qualification.
During a one semester period, you will cover all the technical aspects needed to produce creative photographic images, ensuring you gain comprehensive skills in camera craft and digital post-production. By exploring a range of photographic genres and visual approaches, you will develop your own photography practice, as well as learn about the history of photography and the influence it has had on contemporary photographic styles.
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.
Applicants for the course are required to demonstrate appropriate levels of English language proficiency consistent with studying in tertiary education. Upon receiving your application, you will be contacted to arrange your interview and folio presentation.
Offers for domestic students
Offers are made after successful completion of the interview process.
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 2025 FEE-HELP Booklet.
FEE-HELP is available for eligible students for the tuition fees of the Undergraduate Certificate of Photography course.