MA Photography
Sheffield Hallam University
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Advance your skills, business acumen and critical understanding as an independent photographer and work towards your creative and professional goals. All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.This course is based around a creative, practice-based and self-directed approach to learning. This is similar to ...Read more

Advance your skills, business acumen and critical understanding as an independent photographer and work towards your creative and professional goals. All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.This course is based around a creative, practice-based and self-directed approach to learning. This is similar to the independent nature of professional practice, and will prepare you for the real world of photography.Throughout your studies, you’ll be encouraged to undertake research and further your understanding of historical and contemporary approaches. You’ll also look at relevant theoretical issues to help place your work in a critical context.

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04 Nov 25

Great socially, good tutor support..Read more

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Praveen
28 Dec 24

My experience at Sheffield Hallam University, studying MA Photography, has been transformative and fulfilling. The course offers a perfect blend of theory and practice, supported..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally an honours degree at 2:2 (or above) in Photography or a related creative subject, namely in the fields of Fine Art, Design, Graphics, Media Arts or Visual Communication. If you do not have a traditional undergraduate qualification, you may still be considered, especially if you already have relevant work experience in the creative industries. Together with your personal statement, you will have to submit evidence of significant creative ability in the form of an identifiable body of work by providing an up-to-date online link to personal photographic outputs. Alternative forms of outputs, e.g. prints, books or objects may be presented directly to the course team on request (on site or via Skype).

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£10,310 per year

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Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course.

£17,205 per year

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Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.

£17,205 per year

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Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.

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04 Nov 25
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28 Dec 24
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Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

Founded over 175 years ago, Sheffield Hallam University offers academic excellence in an environment where postgraduate students work...

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