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PostgraduateMA

History of Photography

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA History of Photography at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Photography has become the major form of image-making and visual communication since its development in the nineteenth century. Its role in all fields of the arts and sciences is being expanded, renewed and questioned by contemporary digital cultures. Our MA History of Photography enables you to learn about - and negotiate your individual path through - past and present photographic practices and cultures, in order to develop your interests, whether your engagement with the medium is academic, artistic, personal or vocational. International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Photography and Modernity
Critical Approaches to Photography Theory
Photography
Science and Documentation
Digital Photography and Contemporary Image Cultures
Photographic Archives and Collections
Research Methods in Photography Studies
Seminar in Photographic Practice and Critique
Dissertation in History of Photography
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a relevant subject or equivalent (for example, professional experience). For students with a degree in a subject other than history of art, the one-year part-time Graduate Certificate in History of Art and Architecture can be used as a conversion course. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate with Merit will normally be guaranteed a place on this course. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits an

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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About Birkbeck, University of London

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