MDes Photography at Canterbury Christ Church University

Learn creative strategy and professional leadership skills to develop your career in photography with a MDes (Master of Design) Photography at Canterbury Christ Church University. Through this postgraduate photography degree, you will be equipped with the advanced creative strategy and professional leadership skills needed to excel in senior roles within photography and visual communications industries. From day one you’ll undertake modules that mirror professional practice cycles and strategic decision-making processes.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Creative Design  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop skills and knowledge that open a variety of career paths in photography and creative industries. Master your specific interests – from creative through to commercial strategy. Core modules include Design Leadership, Situating Photographic Practices, Critical Photographic Perspectives, Design Futures, Major Project: Creative Industries, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

MDes Photography prepares you for senior roles that combine photographic expertise with creative leadership responsibility. Graduate roles could include: Photographer, Creative Director, Studio Manager / Head of Photography, Photo Editor / Picture Editor, Commercial Photography Director, Art Director, Brand Visual Director, Photography Consultant.

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