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STUDY ATWHITEHOUSE

We aim to understand how you think creatively, not just how you perform academically.

Applications are open for February 2027. Apply directly, with no application fee and no ATAR required.

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You don't need an ATAR to apply, and you can apply even if you've already applied elsewhere.

Year 12 Students
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Recent high school graduates can apply directly on our website.

How to Apply
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University, college or TAFE transfers, return to study and career changers are all welcome.

How to Apply
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International students are welcome at our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane campuses.

International Applicants
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Further your qualification with a Master of Design in 12 months.

Postgraduate Entry

Undergraduate courses

FOUR STEPS TO YOUR FIRST DAY

Apply

Apply directly on our website. There is no application fee.

Design meeting

For the Bachelor and Associate Degree, share 4-6 pieces of creative work. We are looking for potential, not a finished body of work. Diploma and Undergraduate Certificate applicants don't need a portfolio.

Documents

A Future Student Advisor will reach out and guide you through what to submit.

Enrol

Complete your enrolment and get ready to start in the studio.

Applying for the Master of Design or the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals? Each has its own steps, set out on its course page.

See How to Apply

CHOOSE YOUR SPECIALISATION

A Bachelor of Design in 2 years, with a Master of Design in 12 months.

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2

years for a Bachelor of Design, launching your career a year earlier than most university graduates

1,728

hours of face-to-face teaching over two years

92.1%

for Skills Development, the strongest result of any creative arts and design institution in the country*

$0

application fee

*QILT Student Experience Survey 2025

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Creative Portfolio

4-6 pieces of creative work for the Bachelor and Associate Degree. It does not need to be perfect. Not needed for the Diploma or Undergraduate Certificate.

Fees & Financial Aid

All of our higher education courses are eligible for the Australian government's FEE-HELP.

Early Entry

Typically open from March in the year before the main February intake.

Academic Dates

Key dates for the year ahead.

NEXT STEPS

Book a call

Talk through your course, portfolio and start date with a Future Student Advisor.

Book a Call

Contact us

Call 1300 551 433 or email study@whitehouse-design.edu.au. Our Future Student team can answer your questions about courses, campuses and applying.

Contact Us

Apply to Whitehouse

Apply directly on our website. There is no application fee.

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