Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Domestic students:

• Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent OR
• Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above OR
• Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent OR
• Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level, which may include approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment

International students:

• Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent OR
• Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma AND
• Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent OR
• Alternative entry requirements may be available, which may include assessment and approval of prior study or successful completion of a readiness assessment (contact the International Admissions team for more information)

Combine your photography expertise with your other passions to build a career you love. There's work to be had in photography for advertising, documentary, wedding, food, portraits, fashion, architecture, beauty and more, whether at an agency, in a studio or working for yourself.

Potential career paths include:

• Photographer — average salary $65,598-$97,000
• Photojournalist — average salary $43,712-$104,005
• Photo Retoucher — average salary $55,771-$122,093

Salaries sourced from au.talent.com/salary and payscale.com (AUD, current as of April 2025).