Fees & Scholarships
DOMESTIC TUITION FEES
LCI Melbourne offers students an accessible, affordable and accelerated pathway to career-igniting qualifications. Our Bachelor courses integrate a superb learning environment and experience with a two-year program of study and a compelling price point with attractive scholarship opportunities for domestic applicants.
For both international and Australian applicants, these courses are the best-value and quickest route to an art/design or business/management Bachelor degree from an Australian institution. International students, please see our International Student Fees.
The indicative tuition fees listed below are based upon a student enrolling in 100% full time study load. The total cost will depend on the number of units enrolled in, per study period, over the course of the year.
| 2025 FEES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | CRICOS Code | Duration Full-time | Credit Points | EFTSL* | Total Tuition Fees |
| Bachelor of Design Arts | 058836K | 2 years (6 trimesters) | 300 | 3.0 | AUD $48,000.00 |
| Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Creative Industries) | 115058D | 2 years (6 trimesters) | 300 | 3.0 | AUD $48,000.00 |
| Diploma of Fashion Design | 0102086 | 1 year (3 trimesters) | 150 | 1.5 | AUD $24,000.00 |
| Diploma of Graphic Design | 0102088 | 1 year (3 trimesters) | 150 | 1.5 | AUD $24,000.00 |
* Equivalent Full-time Study Loading
Please note, tuition fees may increase in subsequent study periods. Domestic students who apply directly are required to pay a $200 registration fee upfront when accepting their Letter of Offer. VTAC applicants will not need to pay a registration fee.
FEE-HELP
We are an Australian Government accredited Higher Education Institute, providing Australian Domestic students with access to FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay their tuition fees.
Domestic Student Fee Conditions
- Before enrolling, we encourage applicants to read LCI Melbourne's Policy on Tuition Fee Refunds in the Assurances section of this website.
- Fees are billed per trimester (based on the number of units undertaken in that trimester)
- Part-time students pay pro-rata fees. Please consult tuition fees for the units currently on offer.
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Centrelink Payments: for Centrelink purposes, to be classified as a full-time student you are required to enrol in a minimum of a 75% load. Anything less than 75% load per trimester is deemed by Centrelink as part-time.
Additional Costs for Students to Consider
Students participating in LCI Melbourne's courses will incur additional costs throughout their degree. Students may need to purchase software, hardware, and materials for their projects, and will require access to a personal computer and an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. Costs will vary depending on the major chosen and the scope of work the student decides to create. These costs are estimated to be between $2,000 and $5,000. For advice on additional costs for a particular major, please discuss this with an Admissions Advisor.
SCHOLARSHIPS
LCI Melbourne believes in supporting the next generation of creative visionaries. Our scholarship program aims to provide financial assistance and mentorship to help turn your dreams into reality.
Scholarship Support for Domestic Students
Domestic applicants will have the opportunity to qualify for a scholarship of $10,000 across the duration of their study ($5,000 per calendar year / $33.34 per credit). Award and maintenance of this scholarship is conditional upon students:
- Enrolling as full-time students (i.e. minimum study load of 40 credits per trimester)
- Maintaining ongoing continuous full-time enrolment for the duration of their course.
- Maintaining a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.4 (on a scale of 4) or above per trimester. If the GPA drops before 2.4 in any given trimester, students will pay the full tuition the following trimester. Students can regain the scholarship by getting a GPA of 2.4 or higher in the next trimester.
- Abiding by the LCIM Student Code of Conduct.
- On invitation, participating in LCIM events, activities and promotions; LCIM has the right to ask you to contribute up to 100 hours of volunteer time over the course of the program.
- Paying tuition fees on time.
Domestic students awarded and maintaining the scholarship would therefore pay $38,000 in total, or $19,000 per year for the course (or $126.66 per credit).
Indigenous Scholarship
All applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent are entitled to the Indigenous Scholarship. The Indigenous Scholarship covers 25% of full-time tuition fees annually for students who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Please identify your status and provide proof of heritage via the direct application process to have this recognised.
Please contact the Admissions Team with any questions pertaining to Scholarships.
