Course summary
MA Photography is a practice-based programme designed to test, push and extend the boundaries of what contemporary photography is. With a specialist focus on the materials and technologies of publishing and exhibition making, you will work in a critical and supportive environment with a diverse group of interests. Through practical exploration and critical research, you will develop a unique practice tailored to your individual creative and professional ambitions. Through hands-on exploration and critical research, you'll question and redefine photography, engaging with emerging technologies and ideas. Based at the School of Digital Arts (SODA), you will join a vibrant community with access to a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities, including analogue and digital darkrooms, fully equipped photography studios, and 3D printing facilities based at PrintCity, as well as sound, green screen and editing suites. Features and Benefits
- You will join a course that fosters interesting and diverse engagement with external partners within Manchester, the region, nationally and internationally, including HOME, BBC (Media City), Manchester City and Regional Art Galleries, Open Eye Photography Gallery, Red Eye Photography Network, International Anthony Burgess Foundation and international partnerships in Europe, China, North America, India and Malaysia.
- You will become an integral part of the School of Digital Arts, home to a creative community of interdisciplinary research staff with expertise in diverse fields of practice such as animation, filmmaking, photography, games art, immersive arts and sound design.
- You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including analogue and digital darkrooms, fully equipped photography studios, and 3D printing facilities based at PrintCity, as well as sound, green screen and editing suites.
- You will benefit from our links to industry to build your network and access industry knowledge, with visiting speakers, guest lecturers and visits to galleries and exhibitions.
Entry requirements
You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate UK honours degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Photography; Digital Photography; Filmmaking; Digital Imaging; Fine Art; Illustration). Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Other professional qualifications will be considered on merit and/or with relevant professional experience. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English language qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
A Masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits, and an MFA 300 credits. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of study provided the course is completed in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
For further information: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate
Provider information
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Building
All Saints
Manchester
M15 6BH