MA Photography at Canterbury Christ Church University

The MA Photography at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed for ambitious postgraduates seeking to establish a distinctive creative voice and pursue a career in the rapidly evolving world of contemporary photography. Situated within Kent’s vibrant creative community - with close links to London and thriving coastal arts hubs such as Margate, Folkestone, and Dover - this course combines practice, research, and industry engagement to prepare you for a variety of roles in the photography industries.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Creative Design  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time); 2 years (Part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop an industry-ready portfolio that showcases both analogue and digital expertise. Explore innovative approaches to photography through interdisciplinary perspectives. Core modules include Situating Photographic Practices, Creative Collaborations, Critical Photographic Perspectives, Industry, Practice and Innovation, Major Project: Creative Industries, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

The MA Photography at Canterbury Christ Church University prepares you for diverse and fulfilling careers across the contemporary photography industries. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn from practising photographers, artists, and researchers - both within our acclaimed School and through key industry visitors who share their expertise with postgraduate students.

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