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Photography degrees abroad
Studying for a photography degree is ideal for students who already have a passion for the subject but want to work on their technique, experience and career prospects. Universities are well connected, so it can also be a useful way to make contacts in the industry.
In a photography program you will have the opportunity to showcase your artistic talent and create a portfolio of work. As well as the practical element of photography you can also study the theoretical elements of many styles: portraiture, documentary, fashion, fine art, sports - whichever suits your particular interests and expertise.
Another benefit of studying photography abroad includes the facilities and equipment you will have access to.
Photography program structure
Studying abroad for a bachelor’s in photography will take between three and four years, with a master’s taking between one and two years of study.
You can study photography as a standalone degree in some countries such as the UK, however in the US it is likely that you will major in photography as part of a liberal arts bachelor’s; this becomes the main focus of your degree alongside a general education in the arts and humanities.
PhD degrees for photography are also available and will take between three and four years. These types of degree can focus on a research thesis, a body of peer-reviewed practical work, or a mixture of both.
As a photography student you will spend a lot of your hours on campus in lectures, group study, and practical sessions. It’s important that in your spare time you visit exhibitions as part of your personal research and study.
The exact structure and content of a photography program will vary depending on the university you are studying in and the exact program you enroll in. Some of the modules or electives of a photography degree will surround topics such as:
- Equipment choices and technique
- Digital photography
- Film photography
- Editing
- Moving image
- Theory of styles
- Professional practice
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Photography study abroad programs
Photography undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in photography
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Art: Photography - BFA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,200 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Art: Photography - BFA Auburn University at Montgomery, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,336 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,336 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Art - Photography - BFA University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,800 USD
- Start date
- August, January, May
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Art and Design: Photography - BA/BFA Alma College, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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42,352 USD
Fee in university's local currency 42,352 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Art, Media, and Design: Photography and Media Art - BFA DePaul University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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40,551 USD
Fee in university's local currency 40,551 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March
Associate in photography
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Advertising Photography - AASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,305 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,305 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Art: Photography - AA Diablo Valley College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Art: Digital Art and Photography - AFA North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, January, April, June
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Art: Photography - ASc San Jose City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,162 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,162 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Digital Art / Photography - AA South Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, January, April, June
Diploma in photography
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Photography - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Annual tuition fee
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13,858 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,822 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Photography - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,347 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Photography - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,298 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,704 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Photography and Photo Imaging - UGDip RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,464 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,750 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Certificate in photography
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Photography - Cert Laney College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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10,740 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Digital Imaging: Beginning Digital Photography - Cert Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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10,740 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Photography - Cert College of the Desert, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,368 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Photography - Cert St. Charles Community College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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5,520 USD
Fee in university's local currency 5,520 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Professional Photography - Cert North Island College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 10 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,682 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,225 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Photography graduate programs
Master's in photography
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Film and Photography Preservation and Collections Management - MA Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,160 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,814 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Fine Art (Photography) - MA Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,051 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,970 GBP
- Start date
- January
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Fine Arts: Photography - MFA University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,881 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,500 NZD
- Start date
- August, September, October, November, January, February, March, April, May, June, July
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Photography - MA SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,795 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,058 EUR
- Start date
- March, October
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Photography - MA Arts University Plymouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,468 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
Diploma in photography
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Design: Photography - GradDip Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,161 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,630 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
Certificate in photography
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Photography: Advanced - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,532 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,022 CAD
- Start date
- September
Future photography careers
When you graduate from a photography degree abroad, you should have a portfolio ready to show potential employers or clients. Many photography graduates will spend time gaining valuable work experience or placements. Some of the roles photography graduates have include:
- Visual specialist
- Freelance photographer
- Commercial photographer
- Fashion photographer
- Wedding photographer
- Photojournalist
- Editor
It’s easy for photography students to become involved in extracurricular groups and organizations to boost their CV. Sports teams, theater productions, student media and events all need photography to promote their work.
