A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a related subject area..
We would like to see two or three photography-based projects from applicants. We suggest that you include your best work, the work of which you are most proud, or through which you learnt most. Please compile all items of your portfolio into a single file (preferably PDF format). We ask that images are fully captioned with date of completion, size and medium used.
Your portfolio will be the starting point for our conversation when we meet for your interview. Interviews will be held online on Teams.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing and no element below 5.5.
A personal statement is required.
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A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a related subject area..
We would like to see two or three photography-based projects from applicants. We suggest that you include your best work, the work of which you are most proud, or through which you learnt most. Please compile all items of your portfolio into a single file (preferably PDF format). We ask that images are fully captioned with date of completion, size and medium used.
Your portfolio will be the starting point for our conversation when we meet for your interview. Interviews will be held online on Teams.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing and no element below 5.5.
A personal statement is required.
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
The Expanded Photography MA embraces photography as an expanded field, encompassing specialisms such as virtual photography, photobooks, documentary, art, fashion, editorial, photojournalism and writing photography. This course will motivate you to learn skills, develop knowledge and expand your expertise in the thinking and practice of photography. You’ll be empowered to produce new forms of independent practice and be inspired to work creatively, ethically and sustainably with expanded photography within the rapidly changing visual image culture and global environment. The course offers a combination of photography and image literacy skills, and you’ll be introduced to a range of emerging technologies such as 3D Scanning, AI and CGI. You’ll gain professional visual skills and knowledge of expansive practices appropriate to diverse contemporary creative fields of photographic image cultures and industries. The Expanded Photography MA puts professional skills at the core of your education. As well as developing an independent project with a final exhibition and a professional standard project portfolio or dissertation, your journey will include responding to live briefs, taking part in workshops and building confidence in research and writing. You’ll study the Professional Practice module throughout the duration of your course, which aims to support your progression beyond graduation. The module provides mentorship sessions, career seminars and practical workshops in grants and commissions, alongside other opportunities.
On this course you will tailor your learning through a set of shared optional modules that address contemporary challenges, advanced digital approaches, and specialised professional contexts. You’ll also undertake the Professional Practice module and the Master's Project alongside students from the other MA art courses, thus benefiting from collaborative opportunities and cross-disciplinary learning.
The course supports students to design a career path with bespoke areas of specialism. Students develop self-selected projects in dialogue with the teaching team. Choice within assessments allows the development of diverse technologies and skills. Those interested in photography education or criticism may choose a thread of study with additional theory through the Virtual Photography (essay option) and Masters Project (dissertation option).
The following subjects are indicative of what you’ll study on this course.
We aim to offer a wide range of option modules. However, availability may be affected by timetabling, staff availability, or student demand, so preferred choices cannot always be guaranteed.