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Bachelor of Photography

This degree teaches photography as both a technical craft and a creative practice.

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How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Level
Bachelor degree
University
How you can study
Online or on campus
Includes a work placement
Taught by
2 providers
NSW, VIC

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Photography asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in taking and making photographs
  • an eye for detail and composition
  • patience for editing and refining your work
  • willingness to accept feedback and try new approaches

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Diploma?

The Bachelor of Photography is the higher level qualification, while the Diploma of Photography sits at diploma level.

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Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Photographer

    Photographers plan, shoot and edit images for clients who need them for a website, a publication, an event or a portrait.

    Median pay$95,700

  • Photography Assistant

    Photography assistants support photographers on shoots, preparing cameras, lighting and files so a session runs smoothly and the images come back to brief.

    Median pay$52,000 (estimate)

  • Cinematographer

    Cinematographers design and capture the visual look of a film, series or commercial, and their camera and lighting choices shape how a story feels on screen.

    Median pay$101,400 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Photography.

  • Photographic technology and lighting
  • Portraiture and commercial photography
  • Digital imaging and post-production
  • Documentary and experimental photography
  • Visual culture and critical thinking
  • Portfolio development

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.

How is it different from Diploma of Photography?

The Bachelor of Photography is the higher level qualification, while the Diploma of Photography sits at diploma level.

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