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Bachelor of Photography

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Develop technical and creative skills in photography through studio-based learning, critique and project work. You’ll explore image-making across contemporary contexts and build a professional portfolio using industry-standard equipment and facilities. The degree emphasises visual communication, concept development and practical production to prepare you for creative practice. This bachelor degree develops foundational and advanced capability in photography and visual art. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates may work as photographers across commercial and editorial contexts, including advertising, fashion, portraiture and events, as well as sports and wedding photography. The course supports pathways into photojournalism and specialist areas such as industrial, architectural and documentary image-making, with opportunities to build freelance practice or studio roles. This bachelor degree supports careers in photography and visual art industries. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$42,240 per year

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Information

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Full-time 3 years years

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February, July

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Melbourne City

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BP117

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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