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Individuals who earn MAs in Photography are well prepared for senior level positions in this creative industry. Students may focus on specific areas of photography in order to gain expertise in news, scientific, commercial, industrial, educational, and fine arts photography. Many prospective students ask, “What is an MA in Photography?” This is a master’s degree designed to help… Read more

Individuals who earn MAs in Photography are well prepared for senior level positions in this creative industry. Students may focus on specific areas of photography in order to gain expertise in news, scientific, commercial, industrial, educational, and fine arts photography.

Many prospective students ask, “What is an MA in Photography?” This is a master’s degree designed to help photographers refine their expertise in order to succeed in this creative medium. Master’s programs allow students to become proficient in technology, aesthetics, composition, and technique. These educational programs are designed to incorporate hands-on practice with academics, such as historical overview of this art form, theory, and critical analysis. By earning their MAs, students are able to enhance their communication skills in order to work effectively in their careers. Photographers with notable skillsets and talents are needed around the world in many ways.

Having a master’s degree in this art medium gives photographers recognition for their expertise as well as a broad base of advanced knowledge. Having an MA allows graduates to advance in their careers, teach in community colleges and art schools, and be respected within the art world.

The costs for obtaining an MA in Photography vary depending on the individual situation. Master’s programs are offered around the globe. Some coursework is offered online, some in-person, and some a combination of the two. Because of the variables, it is a wise move to consult with the desired academy in order to learn about current fee structures for tuition and registration.

MA in Photography graduates have multiple career options. They may become instructors at community or private colleges. They may opt to become exhibiting artists or specialists who take photos for the corporate world. Photography school grads may also become news or sports photographers or work in the commercial, industrial, or scientific industries. Some individuals decide to make their mark in portraiture or event photography, which is a rewarding area to create in as these photos become heirlooms and keepsakes.

If you love to photograph the world around you and are interested in taking your art to the next level in terms of technique and career opportunities, it is wise to explore graduate school opportunities. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Norwich University of the Arts
Norwich , United Kingdom

The innovation of your practice and the development of critically-informed perspectives are the guiding principles of our MA Photography Masters degree course.

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The innovation of your practice and the development of critically-informed perspectives are the guiding principles of our MA Photography Masters degree course. -
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English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

MA Photography
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Plymouth College of Art
Plymouth , United Kingdom

Our MA Photography programme acts as a platform to help develop your creative and professional practice, providing access to our specialist photographic facilities. We’ll enco ... +

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Our MA Photography programme acts as a platform to help develop your creative and professional practice, providing access to our specialist photographic facilities. We’ll encourage you to consider the place of photography in contemporary society, in terms of the production, distribution and consumption of photographic images. Through your research and practice, this will enable you to shape the way that photography is used and interpreted in the future. Contemporary approaches to photography show that this is a fast-expanding visual discipline. -
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Full-time
English
Oct 2021
Campus
 

M.A. Photography
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University of Europe for Applied Sciences
Berlin , Germany

Technological developments mean that a photographer’s role within the arts and creative industries is constantly evolving. Your commitment to exploring new ideas and finding y ... +

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Technological developments mean that a photographer’s role within the arts and creative industries is constantly evolving. Your commitment to exploring new ideas and finding your own style is a key criterion for success in your photography studies. Our curriculum encourages you to explore the significance of the photographic medium within a cultural, political, and social context, and to create your own images while interacting with current trends in art and design. -
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3 semesters
English
Campus
 

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Arts University Bournemouth - The Graduate School
Poole , United Kingdom

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

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The MA Commercial Photography course is the perfect springboard for ambitious photographers wishing to become practitioners at the forefront of the industry. -
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English
Oct 2021
Campus
 

Master of Arts in Fashion Film & Photography
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Paris College Of Art
Paris , France

The Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Film and Photography is a one-year program in Photography with a specific focus on fashion, aimed at emerging photographers interested in sp ... +

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The Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Film and Photography is a one-year program in Photography with a specific focus on fashion, aimed at emerging photographers interested in specializing in fashion. The professional practice of fashion photographers today increasingly includes film, so moving image will be taught alongside still. -
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Full-time
English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

Master in Photography
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University of Lincoln
Lincoln , United Kingdom

This Master’s programme provides the opportunity to experiment with new photographic processes and to explore photography as a tool to engage and stimulate social thinking.

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This Master’s programme provides the opportunity to experiment with new photographic processes and to explore photography as a tool to engage and stimulate social thinking. -
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English
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Master of Arts in Photography
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Aalto University
Helsinki , Finland

Welcome to the Master’s Degree Programme in Photography at Aalto University! At the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, inspiring teaching combines with a deep understand ... +

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Welcome to the Master’s Degree Programme in Photography at Aalto University! At the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, inspiring teaching combines with a deep understanding of contemporary photography. -
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Full-time
2 years
English, Finnish, Swedish
Sep 2021
Campus
 

MA in Documentary Photography and Photojournalism
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University of Westminster
London , United Kingdom

The course explores documentary photography and photojournalism as exciting and expanding mediums, through a combination of practice-based teaching and discussion of critical ... +

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The course explores documentary photography and photojournalism as exciting and expanding mediums, through a combination of practice-based teaching and discussion of critical contexts. -
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English
Campus
 

M.A. in Screen Studies
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Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology
Bengaluru , India

The Screen Studies program at Srishti provides a theoretical, and art and design framework within which students can develop a set of critical making and thinking skills in th ... +

The Screen Studies program at Srishti provides a theoretical, and art and design framework within which students can develop a set of critical making and thinking skills in the context of the current digital revolution and the multiple screens – mobile, web, tablet and so forth – that we wear, carry with us, encounter in public spaces and install in our homes and work places. -
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Full-time
2 years
English
Campus
 

MA Fashion Photography
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University for the Creative Arts
Rochester , United Kingdom

Behind every beautiful fashion shoot is a talented photographer. Be that photographer. As a student of MA Fashion Photography, you’ll build upon your existing fashion and phot ... +

Behind every beautiful fashion shoot is a talented photographer. Be that photographer. As a student of MA Fashion Photography, you’ll build upon your existing fashion and photography knowledge to identify, develop and manage a Masters project. -
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Full-time
English
Campus
 

MA in Photography
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University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham , United Kingdom

This highly vocational postgraduate course is aimed at supporting and challenging your ideas, creativity and ambitions, in order to build and expand your portfolio.

This highly vocational postgraduate course is aimed at supporting and challenging your ideas, creativity and ambitions, in order to build and expand your portfolio. -
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Part-time
English
Campus
 

Master of Arts (MA) in Photography
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University of Arts in Poznan
Poznań , Poland

In the studios, there are realized topics related to photography as an autonomous expression referring to tradition as well as photography being a dialogue with other media: i ... +

In the studios, there are realized topics related to photography as an autonomous expression referring to tradition as well as photography being a dialogue with other media: intermedia and computer photography. -
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Campus
 

Master of Arts/Master of Fine Arts in Photography & Image-making
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Paris College Of Art
Paris , France

The MA/MFA in Photography and Image-Making focuses on new types of visual storytelling: still image, moving image, and multimedia, with a curriculum that emphasizes new media ... +

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The MA/MFA in Photography and Image-Making focuses on new types of visual storytelling: still image, moving image, and multimedia, with a curriculum that emphasizes new media and transdisciplinary skill sets, and understands photography as a hybrid and emerging art form. -
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Full-time
English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

MA Photographic Arts
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University of Westminster
London , United Kingdom

The Photography Arts MA offers a dynamic mix of photography practice and research to support your development as an artist. In an open-minded educational environment, you will ... +

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The Photography Arts MA offers a dynamic mix of photography practice and research to support your development as an artist. In an open-minded educational environment, you will expand the boundaries of your photography, advancing your own distinct visual and conceptual approach. Students are fully supported by our internationally renowned photography staff and inspired by an exciting range of prominent visiting photographic artists and thinkers. -
MA
Full-time
English
Campus
 

MA Photography
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University for the Creative Arts
Rochester , United Kingdom

Our MA Photography course approaches photography as an expanded visual discipline. You'll be encouraged to confidently produce complex and extended photographic projects and e ... +

Our MA Photography course approaches photography as an expanded visual discipline. You'll be encouraged to confidently produce complex and extended photographic projects and engage with experimental and speculative approaches to making. We offer a dynamic and exciting environment for studying the critical theory of photography, engaging with practices of reading and writing about the image. -
MA
Full-time
English
Campus
 

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