Photography MA
Kingston University
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Create compelling visual content. Kingston University’s bespoke Photography MA course will support you as an artist, giving you the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in industry.You’ll explore photography as an expanded, interdisciplinary practice. Disciplines studied include analogue, digital, new media, technology, still and moving image, installation, performance for camera and archive engagements.With its focus on contemporary issues and social theories, this course will ...Read more

Create compelling visual content. Kingston University’s bespoke Photography MA course will support you as an artist, giving you the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in industry.You’ll explore photography as an expanded, interdisciplinary practice. Disciplines studied include analogue, digital, new media, technology, still and moving image, installation, performance for camera and archive engagements.With its focus on contemporary issues and social theories, this course will help you develop transferable production and post-production skills.Studying this masters in Photography at Kingston University is the perfect opportunity to develop your practice as a lens-based media artist.During this course, you'll communicate and develop ideas, think independently about a wide range of practices, and reflect on the technological, political, environmental and social role of photography.You’ll graduate with the specialist skills you need to work professionally as an artist, photographer, filmmaker and more.At the end of your studies, you’ll showcase your work with a final exhibition and public showcase – a great resource for demonstrating your abilities to prospective employers and clients.

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88/279
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72nd
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89th
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Sadiq
10 Jan 24

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Izabella
26 Feb 23

Facilities are great ! You can use any of the workshops no matter what subject you take. The location is okay, close to london but it does cost quite a bit to get into london..Read more

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Entry requirements

To apply for this course youll need a 2:2 or above honours degree, either in photography or a related art and design subject.

If you have relevant experience or qualifications in other subjects, we will consider your application individually.

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£14,000 per year

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£23,700 per year

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£23,700 per year

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Sadiq
10 Jan 24
Photography MA
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Izabella
26 Feb 23
Photography - BA (Hons)
Facilities are great ! You can use any of the workshops no matter what subject you take. The location is okay, close to london but it does cost quite a bit to get into london...
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Kingston University
Kingston University , Kingston upon Thames

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Kingston University
Kingston University Grange Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2QJ United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Wimbledon  2.5 miles away Nearest train station: Kingston  0.3 miles away
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