MA Photography at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The MA Photography helps students take their photographic practice to the next level within the histories and practices of lens-based media. Students develop authorship of advanced studio work, link practice with theory and formulate a critical position. Study is driven by a self-defined project with a personal tutor and subject specialist.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Art & Design | Department: Photography | Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time | Intake: 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1: Vision (40 credits) and Context and Methodologies Part 1 (20 credits). Semester 2: Idea (40 credits) and Context and Methodologies Part 2 (20 credits). Semester 3: Output (60 credits), a major project exhibition and a written paper or article. Exit awards are PGCert (60 credits), PGDip (120 credits) and Master's (180 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates establish or continue careers as photographers or researchers, or progress to a PhD or Professional Doctorate in Art or Design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first or upper second (2:1) class degree in an appropriate subject and/or equivalent professional standing or experience in a design, design crafts or creative industries discipline, assessed through recognition of prior learning or prior experiential learning. All applicants are interviewed (on Microsoft Teams if face-to-face is not possible). International applicants: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

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