About the course

Photography opens up a transformative space. As a subject it is at the forefront of the global design world – creating brand imagery, fashion styles, art direction and product representation for a global audience. It also documents issues and presents trends, creating new visual languages to mediate on prevailing global contexts.

　　The Masters course provides an opportunity for you to challenge and hone your professional approaches to the discipline for a range of creative platforms and contexts.

　　Our course aims to enable you to:

　　Critically appraise the importance of social, ethical, technological and cultural dimensions of photography as applied to your personal practice and that of others.

　　Evidence advanced knowledge and understanding of photography and its current and emerging global applications such as, but not limited to, advertising, architectural commercial, editorial, fine art, fashion and photojournalism.

　　Systematically plan, negotiate and implement topical research to substantiate a coherent body of advanced photographic practice.

　　Contribute to the principles and processes of photography in supporting innovation within commercial or creative industries.

　　Evidence awareness and relevance of your work in relation to professional standards in photographic practice through high-quality post-production skills, sector awareness and self-promotion through marketing, social media and portfolio development. 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£16,000

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Huddersfield

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

　　An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject or an equivalent professional qualification.

　　Alternative qualifications and/or significant experience may be accepted, subject to approval.

　　International students with qualifications in 'creative' or 'practice' subjects should submit a digital portfolio (pdf) of work with their application.

　　All suitably qualified applicants are normally invited in for an informal chat with a portfolio or considered for admittance under alternative arrangements, such as a skype chat.

　　If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

　　TOEFL IBT - 80

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Huddersfield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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