MA

Photography

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    Online
  • Pace
    Part-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,950GBP
  • Start date
    May, Sep, Jan

Program overview

What Falmouth University says about their program:

Elevate your photographic practice within a pioneering community. With a focus on making images from day one, this campus-based MA supports you to re-imagine your work, refine your voice, grow your specialist area and own your place in our ever-changing visual culture.

You’ll be challenged to expand the context of your practice and consider new and dynamic working methods. Grounded in an understanding of photography as a medium in constant flux, you’ll engage with what it means to be a contemporary practitioner as you build resilience and responsiveness to innovation and change. You’ll master theory and practice through critical writing, access to emerging technology, portfolio curation and the global dissemination of your work – all within our exceptional photography facilities.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Successful completion of high school diploma
  • 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2

    2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0 (no band below 5.5)

  • TOEFL

    80 overall with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 20 in speaking

  • PTE

    55 (minimum 51 in all four components)

  • Cambridge English Scale

    169

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band below 6.0)

  • TOEFL

    90 overall with a minimum score of 19 in writing, listening, and reading and 21 in speaking

  • PTE

    60 (minimum 55 in all four components)

  • Cambridge English Scale

    176

  • Trinity

    ISE III with Pass in all four components

Additional tests such as WAEC, WASSCE, NECO English, LRN International, and KITE are accepted Please note the Home Edition and MyBest scores are not accepted.

English proficiency waivers

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English
  • European Baccalaureate minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3
  • IGCSE Undergraduate Grade C or above
  • Minimum 2 years working in an English-speaking country
  • Reference from an English teacher

English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please contact our advisors to get more information

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Interview
  • Portfolio (applicable to certain courses only)

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Personal statement
  • Portfolio or writing sample (applicable to certain courses only)
  • Two references
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Fees and funding

Through the award of scholarships, Falmouth University aims to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £17,950 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    £17,950 to £19,950 per program

Funding

International Talent Awards Falmouth University is offering a total of 30 scholarships of £3,000 each to its most talented undergraduate and postgraduate students who will be starting their first year of study with us in September 2024.

  • Amount

    £3,000

  • Requirements

    International offer holders paying international fees applying for a full-time on-campus taught bachelors or master's course, demonstrating exceptional talent.

India Scholarships

  • Amount

    £2,000

  • Requirements

    Indian residents applying to a full-time on campus taught undergraduate or postgraduate degree starting in September 2024.

Cornwall Business School Postgraduate Bursary

  • Amount

    £2,950

  • Requirements

    International offer holders paying international fees who have applied for a full-time, on-campus taught postgraduate course at Falmouth University's Cornwall Business School starting in September 2024.

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