Overview
Photography MA is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Photography is assessed through work you make rather than examinations. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 21 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 5.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £39.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 5.5
Careers opportunities
Commercial photography is largely freelance and the market has been reshaped by digital and by content demand. Commercial, product and editorial work pays; art photography rarely does on its own.
Roles graduates go into
- Photographer in a commercial specialism
- Photo assistant
- Retoucher
- Content and social photographer
- Picture editor
- Videographer
Where they work
- Commercial and advertising studios
- Publishing and editorial
- Retail and e-commerce content teams
- Weddings and events
- Self-employment
After the course
No register. Assisting an established photographer is the traditional and still the most effective next step.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £39,000