MA Photography at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Develop your photographic approach and your self-marketing strategy on this Masters. Acquire the skills to work in photography, curating, picture editing or education. This MA Photography course will build upon your existing skills and passion for photography and visual arts, supporting you as you develop and refine your unique photographic practice and gain confidence in relevant research methodologies.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Practice-led Photographic Project; Situated Creative Practice.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Freelance photography, Editorial photography, Picture editing, Publishing, Digital printing and retouching, News / Press industries, Picture agencies, Curation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview or be asked to submit a online portfolio in support of their application. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview or be asked to submit a online portfolio in support of their application. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.

Intake: September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/ma-photography

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