UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
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.
Course Code: 1400854
CRICOS Course Code: 105886F
COMMENCES
June 2026
DURATION
4 Months
LOCATION
On Campus or Online
FEES
FEE HELP available
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
WHY STUDY AT PSC?
PSC is the best place to study photography, for over 50 years we have been the leader in photography education and at the forefront of photography course development. We are deeply committed to your visual journey and career success, and we know our course will open your eyes, broaden your thinking and connect you to an active creative community.
PSC is recognised as one of the leading photographic educational institutions in the world.
Join us now.
WORLD CLASS DESIGNED FACILITIES
Our campus is the culmination of extensive international research and planning and provides a specialised contemporary learning environment with purpose built facilities.
GREAT STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO
You are immersed in practical, hands-on learning environments that mirror professional practice. We provide fantastic student to teacher ratio in smaller class sizes.
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY NETWORKS
Our lecturers are leading professionals highly respected and connected in the photography and image making industry. We offer an extensive international mentor program.
FACE-TO-FACE AND REMOTE LEARNING
Our course delivery across photography, screen media, and design includes interactive classes, workshops, and practical participation. Both face-to-face and online study offer the same level of guidance, engagement, and support.
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.
PSC has fee support for students. Students may apply for a FEE-HELP loan at enrolment to cover the cost of tuition for the course. FEE-HELP is an Australian government loan scheme that assists eligible students with loans to pay all or part of their tuition fees.
Domestic Students who are Australian Citizens may apply for FEE-HELP.
FEE-HELP is not available for international students. International Student tuition fees are paid up-front on a per-semester basis.
When you accept your offer and complete your enrolment form, you also choose your tuition fee payment option.
Photography Course Structure and Fees by Subject 2026 (Domestic Students) - (PDF)
Photography Course Structure and Fees by Subject 2026 (International Students) - (PDF)
Non-Year 12 or Mature Age (domestic)
Applicants should apply directly to PSC.
Year 12 applicants (domestic)
We don’t use ATAR as any part of the admission criteria. Successful completion of VCE or equivalent Interview and creative workThe interview is a holistic way for us to get to know you, your creative work and your interests. If you are only applying to PSC, just apply directly to PSC.
International applicants
International student applicants apply directly to PSC using the International Student Application form.
Our specialised course offers you blended options so you can tailor your experience: on-campus OR online.
TESTIMONIALS
“PSC has exceeded my expectations about what a uni experience can be. I'm very pleased with the quality of my lecturers and their inclusive, forward-thinking approach to learning. I've been consistently impressed with the availability of resources not just in terms of technology but also helpful staff, support systems and educational material.”
“PSC was absolutely the best choice for me, I know a lot of people who went to uni and the course just wasn’t for them or the uni wasn’t for them, but I really love it – I love the people and the teachers and the whole environment.”