Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- Be part of a rich and supportive environment with input from internationally recognised artists, photographers, curators and writers. You will have the opportunity to develop your practice as an artist working with lens-based media.
- You will have access to all facilities across photography (analogue and digital suites, a wet darkroom and photo studios) film, animation, printmaking and 3D workshops to develop your practice as an artist.
- Studies culminate in a final exhibition and publication to showcase your work.
- Critical Theory in Photography and Visual Culture
- Photography Practices
- Advanced Photography Practices
Modules
Example modules: Critical Theory in Photography and Visual Culture; Photography Practices; Advanced Photography Practices. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprise of a written dissertation and practical work with presentations/exhibitions, blogs, portfolios and critical reflective statements. The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows: Type of assessment: Coursework: 93% Practical: 7%
Entry requirements
The course is aimed at a range of photography practitioners. Students are admitted through formal university application and interview (with a portfolio of work). You will also be required to submit a personal statement and an indicative project proposal about how you intend to use the 17-month course to develop a significant body of photographic work. We would also like you to include a short video of yourself. Please note that we can only consider your application once you upload all four items together (portfolio, personal statement, indicative project proposal and video). You will receive email instructions how to upload these items once you have submitted your application form for the course. The minimum entry qualifications for the field are: a 2:2 or above honours degree (or its equivalent) in a related or appropriate subject. However, each application is considered on its own merits and therefore previous experience and qualifications may be taken into account. International and mature students with relevant experiences, interest, motivation and commitment are welcomed.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5995 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5995 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5995 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5995 | Year 1 |
| EU | £10285 | Year 1 |
| International | £10285 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please visit the course provider webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ