MA Photography

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 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 images while interacting with current trends in art and design.

In a professional context, photography is now usually an evolving process: from the initial idea to the detailed concept, as well as the planning, organization, realization, and final presentation. From fashion, portraits, and still lifes to advertising and artistic photography, images are often staged rather than created spontaneously. By the time you graduate with a Master’s in Photography, you will have acquired the skills to think conceptually and to realize your ideas in artistic and practical projects using state-of-the-art technology.

This English-language master’s program stands out from other courses in this field due to its emphasis on staged photography. The way artworks are presented both in traditional photo exhibitions and installations is a key focus of this program.

Our campuses are equipped with professional workspaces and an extensive range of equipment. Facilities include spacious photo and green screen studios, an analog darkroom, a scanning and print studio, film editing suites, and sound studios. Students also have the opportunity to borrow a range of photographic equipment free of charge for projects both on and off campus. This includes digital and analog camera equipment, professional lighting, and other accessories.

At the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE), our educational approach is to enable students to discover and fully develop their talents. Teaching takes place in small groups in a friendly, informal atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to actively shape your studies and your career path by choosing your specializations and selecting courses from a range of interdisciplinary subjects. Our professors will support your progress helping you to develop your distinct signature and to refine your talents and strengths. The master’s program includes practical projects led by distinguished photographers and artists, as well as study trips and workshops on and off campus.

Our modern, centrally located Berlin campus is a meeting place for students from over 100 countries. Famous for its lively arts scene, Berlin has also become one of Europe’s most important start-up capitals.

For our MA in Photography, we offer a 4-semester (2 years) standard track, but also two fast-track options (1.5 years and 1 year) depending on your previous experience.