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Photography MA

Push your practice in bold and experimental directions on Falmouth’s online Photography master’s course, designed to enhance critical thinking and the exploration of challenging themes.

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Time investment: 2 years

Location: Online

Cost: £12,150

Language: English

About this degree

Advance your photography skills with a flexible MA

Embark on a journey that transforms your passion for photography into a dynamic professional skill set. Join Falmouth’s online Photography MA and immerse yourself in a course designed to enhance your creativity and critical thinking. Expect to delve into contemporary visual culture, develop innovative strategies for sustainable practices and cultivate professional techniques for compelling storytelling.

Elevate your photography skills in line with modern artistic trends, preparing yourself for the dynamic challenges and opportunities within today’s visual arts landscape. Embrace the chance to adapt and innovate, ensuring your work stands out in a contemporary setting.

Critically explore visual culture in your photographic work

You’ll dive deep into visual culture’s influence on societal narratives and your creative practice. Through critical exploration, gain the tools to enrich your understanding of visual media, shaping your practice with insights gained from historical and contemporary contexts.

Develop professional techniques for impactful visual storytelling

You’ll be encouraged to undertake commissions and work placements and to devise or engage in photography and visual arts initiatives relevant to your work. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate on a live brief with a small group of peers. These briefs will be set by clients and allow you to gain experience with real industry challenges.

Produce sustainable strategies in your photography practice

Next, you’ll learn to integrate sustainability into the heart of your practice by adopting innovative strategies for eco-conscious production and dissemination strategies. The MA prepares you with the expertise to develop projects that balance creativity with environmental responsibility, positioning you at the forefront of sustainable visual arts.

Lastly, as you emerge from this immersive online Photography MA with Falmouth University, you’ll be equipped with a profound understanding of contemporary and sustainable practices. Coupled with critical analytical skills and professional expertise, you’re poised to advance your career and contribute significantly to the world of visual arts.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Falmouth University

Creativity is not just confined to campus. Falmouth University has been a leading creative institution for over 100 years and a pioneer in online study since 2016.

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Learning outcomes

Demonstrate advanced photographic techniques and conceptual frameworks for visual storytelling.

Critically evaluate contemporary visual culture and its impact on your creative practice.

Develop innovative strategies for sustainable visual practice within diverse industry contexts.

Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to produce professional standard work.

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Additional information

The Falmouth online Photography MA is ideal for creative individuals passionate about enhancing their artistic and professional skills in photography. This programme welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, encouraging those with or without formal educational qualifications to apply, provided they have a genuine interest in advancing their photography practice.

To be eligible for this degree, you'll need an honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification is desirable, yet not mandatory. This course encourages applicants without formal qualifications to discuss their entry prospects with an advisor.

Non-native English speakers need to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with minimum scores of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, and Listening, and 6.0 in Speaking. Alternatively, other recognised qualifications are accepted.

Applicants must provide a digital portfolio showcasing their current photographic practice. This should highlight technical skills, the quality of work, and artistic direction, focusing on specific specialisms rather than a broad range of styles. Each image should include a title or brief caption to express its relevance to the applicant's practice.

The degree is offered part-time, with a recommended commitment of 20-25 hours per week over 90 weeks, spanning two year.

Assessments will include practical projects, research proposals, and portfolio submissions to evaluate your technical skills, creativity, and professional development throughout the programme.

An online MA in Photography from Falmouth could open doors in the following career paths:

Professional Photographer: Undertake a range of photographic projects, applying advanced techniques and styles honed during the course to capture striking images.
Art Director: Manage the visual components of publications, creating compelling visual narratives and maintaining a consistent aesthetic vision.
Creative Director: Lead creative teams in conceptualising and executing innovative projects or campaigns, utilising your enhanced critical thinking and creative skills.
Gallery Manager: Oversee and curate exhibitions, employing a deep understanding of contemporary visual culture to engage audiences and support artists.