Bachelor of Photography
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1, 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year Bachelors covering professional photographic practice in the 21st century.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Photography to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in exploring photography
- Situating photography. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Photographer in the creative industries
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time course (optional placement year). Modules: history context and near-future of photography
- Exploring photography
- Situating photography
- Photography and the world
- Live assignments
- Materials and making
- Publishing
- Typography
- Telling stories
- Digital marketing and encountering objects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE) or an equivalent qualification with a course-specific minimum average (65% on most pages
- Up to 85% for some)
- Plus prerequisites or selection tasks for some courses. RMIT Foundation Studies or a relevant diploma can also qualify.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal (VTAC for Year 12 or IB applicants)
- Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence
- Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $43,586 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | School of Art |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96,288 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
109 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 1, 3 years.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $43,586 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176.
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.