MFA Photography (MFA)

The Photography (MFA) programme offered by Ulster University, Belfast, UK is designed to equip students with advanced creative, professional and research skills in the field of contemporary photography. The course promotes individual artistic development within the broad context of the photographic medium and is ideal for people interested in developing innovative, informed and well-designed projects in an advanced artistic and photographic practice.Course Content: The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography is a two-year, part-time course that combines taught elements and supervised independent study. The programme supports a range of research methods, contexts and processes that inform development within contemporary photography. It helps students find the right context for their work, from galleries and books to films and the web. Emphasis is placed on individual artistic development through critical thinking and research methods.Key Modules: The course is divided into several modules. First, there is the Professional & Contextual Studies where students learn about the practices and contexts of photography. The second module is the Studio Practice where students are encouraged to engage in research, development and production of a photographic project. Other significant modules include Methods & Process and Major Project, where students will develop their final project.Future Careers: The course is an excellent platform for a wide array of careers. Graduates of this course are equipped to become independent professionals within the photographic field. They can work as a freelance professional photographer, commercial or fashion photographer, a visual artist specialising in photography, a photojournalist, or an arts administrator in photography and visual arts sector. It also opens up opportunities for further academic research at PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.