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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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31,199 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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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
- January, May, August
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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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20,335 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,336 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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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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42,351 USD
Fee in university's local currency 42,352 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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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
- January, March, September
Associate in photography
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Photography - ASc 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
- January, September
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Art - Photography - AA Diablo Valley College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,303 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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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
- January, April, June, September
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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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8,137 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,138 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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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
- January, April, June, September
Diploma in photography
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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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11,202 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,412 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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13,277 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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7,949 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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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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7,949 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 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
- January, August
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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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5,519 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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12,519 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,225 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Photography graduate programs
Master's in photography
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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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20,444 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,500 NZD
- Start date
- November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
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Photography - MA University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Photography - MA Falmouth University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,051 USD
Fee in university's local currency 5,650 GBP
- Start date
- January, May, September
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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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10,041 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,476 EUR
- Start date
- March, October
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Photography - MA University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,994 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 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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18,836 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,630 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
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Fine Arts: Photography - PGDipFineArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,444 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,500 NZD
- Start date
- January
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Photography - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Annual tuition fee
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13,680 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,822 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Photography - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,015 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
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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.
