About the course

The MA Photography course is the perfect springboard for ambitious photographers wishing to become practitioners at the forefront of the discipline.

　　This course can be studied full- or part-time from October or full-time from January. The MA Photography course is structured in such a way that learning develops systematically and with an emphasis on the independent learning abilities required for continuing professional development and the advancement of your career.

　　The course allows you to undertake advanced study in a wide range of areas including advertising, documentary, editorial, fashion, portrait and fine art photography.

　　By a combined approach of practice, theory and professionalism, the course will provide a challenging and stimulating environment in which you are able to develop your full potential, with the aim of becoming a practitioner at the forefront of the discipline in your future career. You will expand your potential market by applying genre practices across contexts, for example, the aesthetics of documentary can be applied to advertising, editorial, fashion or fine art outcomes.

　　You are encouraged to make industrial links across a broad range of organisations relevant to your chosen professional specialism. Using these links, you will learn to manage and exceed client expectations through the application of your new academic understanding to the production of inventive saleable work.

　　MA Photography course is a balance of art and commerce and is founded on the assertion that photography is a powerful form of communication that potentially connects with an audience of millions.

　　The course offers the opportunity to make professional work within, or crossing genres, whether it’s for publication, or the gallery. What defines it as professional, is that it is conceived and created with a specific audience in mind and is conscious of how meaning is affected by socio-political criteria.

　　The course is designed for ambitious photography graduates, or experienced photographers who wish to develop their knowledge and expertise in order to reach the very top of their field. We look for students with a passion for the subject and who are willing to take risks, and in doing so, push themselves to new heights. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£18,500

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Dorset
Autumn (September), 2024	Dorset
Spring (January), 2025	Dorset
Autumn (October), 2025	Dorset
Spring (January), 2026	Dorset

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Arts University Bournemouth

You'll usually have BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline.

　　Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band.

　　TOEFL iBT with 92 overall with a minimum score of 20 in speaking, and 19 in listening, reading and writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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