TAFE & Alternative Study Options
This page contains information from a variety of institutions across Victoria. For the most complete and up-to-date information , please check the VTAC Course search, or the university course websites.
Not all institutions are accessed through VTAC - you will need to check the website or email if a direct application is required.
Direct applications may need a folio or further information to be successful
THE GORDON
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Whitehouse Institute of Design
COLLARTS Australian College of the Arts
William Angliss Institute
Kangan Institute
Melbourne Polytechnic
AIT Academy of Interactive Technology
AIE Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Online Campus Day
Organisation: Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Location: Online
Date: June 7, 2025
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Online Campus Day. AIE will be running this event for students interested in studying online. You will be able to meet our teachers, explore how classes will run, course options, career pathways and see our amazing student work.
We will be covering everything you need to know about the:
- careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
- studios and industries that we work with;
- courses we offer - from beginners to professional mastery, and;
- the software, skills and knowledge we teach.
JMC Academy
CDW Studios
Free School Holiday Art Workshop - Must apply 14th April 2025
Australian Institute of Music
Open Day 2025, Melbourne
Organisation: Australian Institute of Music
Location: AIM Melbourne Campus
Date: June 28, 2025
Join us for Open Day, and experience everything AIM has to offer!
See our campus, get course advice, experience live performances, meet our academics and students, and get involved in activities that will give you a taste of student life here at AIM.
Whether you’re ready to study now, or in five years, Open Day is open to all and a fantastic opportunity to discover how the Australian Institute of Music can help turn your passion for music into a career.
Richmond Institute (Swinburne)
https://richmondinstitute.com.au/
Richmond Institute is the education arm of the Richmond Football Club and a leader in sports industry education.
Through Richmond Football Club’s collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology and our connection with industry organisations, we provide outstanding experiences, outcomes and pathways for students.
With a variety of programs and courses on offer, we are developing the next generation of sports industry leaders.
Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (RMIT)
https://melbournecricketeducationacademy.com.au/
Why study at the MCEA?
Perfect for the sport enthusiast.
This exclusive opportunity is perfect for the sports enthusiast and provides students with access to elite high-performance facilities and key industry experts in both sports, entertainment and education. Hosted at the CitiPower Centre (Junction Oval), you will undertake a one-year, full-time program studying a dual Diploma of Business & Diploma of Leadership and Management in a modern classroom environment.
Carlton College of Sport ( LaTrobe University)
https://carltoncollegeofsport.com.au/
YOUR PASSION. YOUR PROFESSION.
Combine your first year of tertiary study with industry experience! A partnership between the Carlton Football Club and La Trobe University – Australia’s university of choice for sport. This unique tertiary program provides the ultimate learning experience immersed in a high-performance environment. Choose from one of the two higher education diploma options facilitated by La Trobe University paired with relevant experience at the Carlton Football Club.
Photography Studies College
Open Day - Saturday 9th August 2025 - 10am - 2pm
37 - 47 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne