YEAR 12 INFORMATION HUB
PSC is a leading university-level photography institution, now also offering programs in screen media, graphic design, and fashion design. Internationally recognised for photographic excellence, PSC delivers industry-led courses connected across the visual media and creative industries.
If you’re looking for advice, information and events that are specifically for year 11 and year 12 students, it's available here.
Our courses combine visual expression, and creativity with the latest technology and techniques, and have been developed with the know how that comes with over 50 years of providing high quality photographic education.
We know we provide a supportive specialised learning environment for you to grow, thrive and realise your career dreams.
READY TO APPLY
Apply and work direct with the college
Or apply through VTAC and we can guide you through the process.
BOOK A CREATIVE CHAT
Have you applied with us? You can book a creative chat online or in person here.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Submit an enquiry and our Future Students Team will be in touch to answer your questions.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR 2027 ENTRY, YOU CAN TO:
Apply now directly, if you would like to work direct with the college
Or
Apply through VTAC. You will need to start a VTAC account and preference the PSC course you are wanting to enrol in your preferences. Our friendly team will then contact you to have a creative chat.
INTERVIEW NOT ATAR AND WE ACCEPT UNSCORED VCE
We do not use ATAR as any part of the admission criteria. Admission is based on a creative chat and completion of Year 12. You can apply direct to PSC.
If you apply through VTAC:
On successful completion of your creative chat, you will receive an ‘Early Conditional Offer’. This means that after successful completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent, you will be made a ‘Formal Offer’ through VTAC to take up a place at PSC for 2027.
At PSC we place a priority on the programs that assist the Year 12 cohort with transitioning to tertiary study, so that commencing students feel supported and included. Our dedicated Student Support & Engagement Coordinator works particularly closely with new students as well as our lecturers and support staff.
The support we provide in transition to tertiary study includes an emphasis on the importance of identifying learner needs early in your tertiary journey and offering the appropriate assistance including assistance with study skills, time management, literacy, organisational skills and technology support.
The PSC Pals is a well-established mentoring program where current students assist new students. They share their insights and arrange social catch ups, lunches and informal get togethers throughout the year.
Choose your one-on-one interview date and time.
We have a range of times available during in the September school holidays but creative chats dates and times can also be booked outside of this period.
The creative chat is informal and one on one. We want to get to know you and hear about your creative dreams, what motivates you and what you’re passionate about. The chat is a great chance for you to ask questions about study and we can cover the course and how we can support you.
We know this can be a confusing time and we want you to remember that we are here to help you navigate your application process and offer period.
Whether you need more information about preferencing PSC, the VTAC application process or arranging your creative chat you’re in the right place you can email us at study@psc.edu.au.
Make PSC your #1 preference today
Create a VTAC account on the VTAC website, submit your application and pay your VTAC fee during the application period to avoid any VTAC late fees.
Select your course preferences
Go to the course application section, choose which courses you want to study and submit your preferred order from 1 through to 8 - remember your first preferences (no 1) is the course you prefer the most, through to your least preferred course at number 8.
Throughout the VTAC application period you can change your preferences as much as you like before your results are released.
After release date there is normally another shorter change of preference period before your main formal offer round –These dates are all clearly noted on the VTAC website.
Just remember that you only receive one offer in the VTAC offer round and that is from the highest course on your preference list, so make sure you have the course you really want to study as your highest preference.
You don’t need an ATAR for entry at PSC your VCE or equivalent and a creative chat are the only remaining steps to your creative future.
Make PSC your #1 preference today.
WHY PSC?
We are student-centred, industry-connected, and career-focused. As Australia’s leading, multi-award-winning photography institution—now also offering digital media and design programs—our focus is delivering transformative education and strong graduate outcomes.
We are deeply committed to a nurturing, creative learning environment where students grow, push boundaries, and discover their potential. Studying with us means joining a connected national and international creative community across photography, screen media, and design, collaborating with ideas, content, and emerging technologies.
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.