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PostgraduateMA

Photography

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the MA Photography provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA Photography at Cardiff Met will enable you to take your photographic practice to the next level, finding your place within the context of the histories and practices of lens-based media. This Master’s degree in photography will encourage you to develop new ways of expressing your concerns in imaginative or innovative ways using lens-based and related media. You will develop your authorship of advanced studio work, establish a rigorous connection between practice and theory, and formulate a critical position for your practice. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Photography Practice and Authorship
Histories and Theories of Lens-Based Media
Contemporary Photography and Visual Culture
Critical Research Methods in Photography
Advanced Studio Practice and Experimentation
Theory and Practice Integration Seminar
Professional Practice and Exhibition Development
MA Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,600

Home Student Fee

£11,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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