Bachelor of Arts (Photography) (Honours)

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a relevant photographic discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (out of 4.0). Secondary education (Year 12), VET study, and work and life experience are not considered for entry. You must also complete and submit a selection task as part of your application, and meet RMIT's minimum English language requirements.

All applicants must complete a selection task. For international students, this involves submitting: a research proposal of 500–700 words (including a proposed project title, research topic outline, aims, methods, and prior reading); a folio of 10–12 recent photographic works completed over the past 18 months that cohere around a topic; and a declaration on the use of AI tools. All materials must be collated into a single PDF and uploaded with the online application. For Semester 1 2027, selection task details for domestic students will be available from early August 2026.

For 2026, this course is offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place. The annual student contribution amount for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$4,738 and AU$17,399, depending on the band of the individual courses enrolled in. For example, Visual and Performing Arts courses fall in the band with a maximum annual student contribution of AU$9,537 (AU$1,192 per standard 12 credit point course). The total 2026 indicative fee is AU$42,240. The maximum Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) for 2026 is AU$373. Eligible students may defer fees via HECS-HELP and SA-HELP loans.

The program commences in February (Semester 1). It is not available for midyear (Semester 2) intake. Applications for Semester 1, 2027 open from 3 August 2026 via VTAC or direct application to RMIT.

The School of Art Honours Travelling Grant is available for art honours students who can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, and is worth up to AU$4,000. RMIT also awards more than 2,000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

Honours students may apply for the SITUATE residency program, which manages a series of Reciprocal Residencies including the Austrian Arts Residency Exchange, Canadian Indigenous Arts Residency Exchange, Taiwanese Arts Residency Exchange, and Japanese Arts Residency Exchange. Students can also apply for overseas art residencies, with previous placements at East China Normal University in Shanghai, China; Krems, Austria; Tokyo Wondersite, Japan; and the University of Lethbridge, Canada. RMIT also offers overseas work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.