Photography MA
University of Portsmouth
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.2) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
3 options available
academic-cap
Qualification

Master of Arts - MA (PG)

location-pin
Location

Portsmouth Campus

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

SEP

time
Duration

1 Year

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

Master of Arts - MA (PG)

Location

Portsmouth Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP

Duration

1 Year

SELECTED

Qualification

Master of Arts - MA (PG)

Location

Portsmouth Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

1 Year

SELECT

Qualification

Master of Arts - MA (PG)

Location

Portsmouth Campus

Study mode

Part Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

2 Years

SELECT

Subjects

Select a subject


Communication & Media Studies
SELECTED

Exam type

Select a an exam type


Location

Select student location


Domestic
SELECTED

England
SELECT

Rest of World
SELECT

Course info

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. By extending your photographic work to postgraduate level, you’ll be encouraged to pursue an understanding of the contexts that situate your practice, engage with the debates informing and underpinning contemporary photographic practices, and hone your ...Read more

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. By extending your photographic work to postgraduate level, you’ll be encouraged to pursue an understanding of the contexts that situate your practice, engage with the debates informing and underpinning contemporary photographic practices, and hone your authorial voice. This Master’s in photography degree course will provide you with the core knowledge and skills to work effectively across photography-related industries as an artist, educator or researcher, or in broader creative and artistic roles like writing, curating and picture editing. It will also equip you to pursue further study and research at PhD level. With many opportunities to network, publicise and market your work publicly, you'll be better prepared to take your creative career to the next level once you graduate.

Key stats

  IDP Connect
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
84/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
57th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
42nd
What students say
L
Lois
20 Feb 25

The University is overall a lovely place to be, while the campus is huge and offers so many different classes, all the buildings are close together and are surrounded by popular..Read more

G
George
10 Nov 23

facilities couldn't be better, the staff are so helpful and friendly and there is always an abundance of free rooms and computers to study. It could be improved by having more..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
IDP Connect

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

£9,400 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

£9,400 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

£17,200 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

UCAS/IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Photography reviews

Photography
Photography
L
Lois
20 Feb 25
Photography - BA (Hons)
The University is overall a lovely place to be, while the campus is huge and offers so many different classes, all the buildings are close together and are surrounded by popular...
Read more
G
George
10 Nov 23
Photography - BA (Hons)
facilities couldn't be better, the staff are so helpful and friendly and there is always an abundance of free rooms and computers to study. It could be improved by having more...
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Photography students rated:

Student rating
( 4.4) 10 reviews
5 star
40%
4 stars
60%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.2) 2,312 reviews
5 star
41%
4 stars
46%
3 stars
12%
2 stars
1%
1 star
0%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is located in the centre of the UK’s only island city....

Student rating
( 4.2) View reviews
CUG ranking
42nd
University of Portsmouth
University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

Similar courses at this uni

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate