Course overview
Gain professional and practical skills in photography that has real-world application through a Diploma of Professional Photography. Learn from professionals as you explore photography techniques and industry-standard software, including Bridge, Lightroom, Photoshop and other programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. You will learn photography genres and styles for advertising and commercial enterprises, photojournalism, PR and events coverage, sports and action, travel, food, fashion, street photography and more. Transform your skills from studio work to a range of fieldwork scenarios. Establish professional goals, build your resilience and develop the skills needed to future-proof your career. Whether your next step is further study or employment, this diploma helps to make that transition easier. For more program information, visit Diploma of Professional Photography at UniSQ.
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Career Opportunities
This diploma will help you develop a quality portfolio that can be presented to prospective employers and clients. Photographers may be self-employed, or work for agencies and studios, or as in-house specialists in corporate enterprises. A career in photography can allow you to use your professional and creative skills across a range of interests including documentary, journalism and communication, health and fitness, fashion and beauty, architecture, sport and science, and more.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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