About the university
Photography Studies College, now called PSC Creative College, is a small private college in South Melbourne that teaches photography, screen media and design. Two of its degrees are open to international students on a student visa: the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging and the Bachelor of Screen Media. Entry is by interview and folio rather than ATAR.
Indian students look at PSC for a hands-on, folio-based photography or screen media degree in Melbourne. PSC publishes a 2026 international fee schedule for both degrees. We list only the photography degree, whose course page states its length in years; the Bachelor of Screen Media also costs A$76,800 in total for 6 trimesters. PSC is not a university and is not in world rankings.
- Type
- Private creative college (PSC Creative College, a division of Photography Holdings Pty Ltd)
- CRICOS provider code
- 00257G
- Campus
- 37–47 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne
- Courses for student visas
- Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging; Bachelor of Screen Media
- Next intake
- February 2027
- Teaching
- Trimesters; both bachelor's degrees run over 6 trimesters
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging
- Fee / year
- A$38,400
- Duration
- 6 trimesters – 2 years
- Intakes
- February
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 65; Cambridge 169
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging | 6 trimesters – 2 years | A$38,400 | ≈ ₹25 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Photography Studies College with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Year 12 or equivalent (such as Class 12). ATAR is not used.
- A folio of 8 to 10 of your own images and an interview (online interviews are possible from outside Australia).
- International students apply through PSC's international application link for each bachelor's degree.
Postgraduate
- PSC's International Students page lists only the two bachelor's degrees for student-visa holders.
Documents
- PSC course application form
- Valid passport
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Folio of 8 to 10 images
- English test result
- A$1,000 non-refundable administration fee and OSHC at enrolment
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Bachelor's: 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0 (International Student Information Guide). |
| TOEFL iBT | Bachelor's: 65. |
| Cambridge | Bachelor's: total 169. |
| PTE | The guide lists a PTE score, but its table layout is unclear; confirm the PTE score with PSC. |
Accommodation and living costs
PSC has no student housing. Its International Student Information Guide gives indicative weekly prices for Melbourne.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels and guest housesIndicative | A$90–150per week | ≈ ₹5,850 – ₹9,750 |
| Shared rentalIndicative | A$200–252per week | ≈ ₹13,000 – ₹16,380 |
| HomestayIndicative | A$350–410per week | ≈ ₹22,750 – ₹26,650 |
| RentalIndicative | A$375–450per week | ≈ ₹24,375 – ₹29,250 |
Campus and location
PSC teaches from one campus at 37–47 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne.
- Courses in photography, screen media, design and creative industries.
- Bachelor's degrees can be studied on campus; part of the photography degree can be done online from home.
- Fees are paid each trimester; the first payment is due 4 weeks before the start.
Careers and graduate outcomes
PSC prepares students for photography, screen and visual media work. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages we checked. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Australia
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Australia. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does PSC cost for Indian students?
PSC's 2026 international fee schedule gives a total of A$76,800 for the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging (about A$38,400 a year over 2 years) and A$76,800 for the Bachelor of Screen Media, plus a A$1,000 administration fee.
When can I start?
The next intake for both bachelor's degrees is February 2027.
Do I need a portfolio?
Yes. Photography applicants send a folio of 8 to 10 images and have an interview, which can be online if you are outside Australia.
Sources
- PSC: home page (opens in a new tab)
- PSC: international students (opens in a new tab)
- PSC: Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging (opens in a new tab)
- PSC: Photography course structure and fees 2026 (international, PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- PSC: Bachelor of Screen Media (opens in a new tab)
- PSC: Screen Media course structure and fees 2026 (international, PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- PSC: International Student Information Guide (Nov 2025 update, PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.psc.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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