Course Costs
Course Fees
For information about any fees for your course visit the Student Administration and the future students websites.
General Course Costs
As a general estimate students will need to budget about $500-600 per year for course costs, such as text books, stationery, printing costs, etc.
Specialised Needs
For some courses students will need to budget for higher costs throughout, or in particular years of the course.
Examples include:
| Courses | Expenses |
|---|---|
| Optometry | Special equipment |
| Dental Science | Special equipment |
| Music | Instrument upgrades |
| Earth Science | Excursions / Field Trips |
| VCA | |
| Film & TV | Film project costs |
| Photography | Photographic equipment, film stock |
| Fine Art / Sculpture | Materials, Exhibition Costs |
| Dance | Footwear, Clothing |
| Research / Thesis | |
| (PhD, Masters, Honours) | Research costs |
| Conferences | |
| Travel | |
| PC / Laptop computer | |
It is important to check with your Faculty or Department about any additional special costs that will be incurred during your course. In some cases, it may be possible to receive some financial assistance from your faculty.
Course Placements / Part-time work restrictions
In some courses, such as the Diploma of Education, Bachelor of Social Work and most VCA courses, there are periods during the year when it will not be possible to participate in part-time employment. These restrictions may need to be taken into account when assessing income within a budget.
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