MA Photography students are able to access professional standard digital print facilities (including film scanning) and fully rigged lighting studios by arrangement on one evening per week and on Saturdays during the standard academic year.
At enrolment you should normally have achieved:
- An undergraduate UK honours degree or international equivalent in a subject related to your proposed course of study or;
- A degree-equivalent postgraduate diploma /professional qualification
You will also need:
- one reference to support your application from an academic or a creative practitioner
- a personal statement outlining your intentions for postgraduate study
Applicants who hold a degree from another discipline or have experiential learning in lieu of a degree that can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may also be considered for entry using our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
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Tuition Fees
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Discounts are available to graduates of BA (Hons) or the Access to HE Diploma courses at Leeds Arts University directly progressing to a postgraduate course at the University. Visit our Postgraduate Finance page for more information.
Postgraduate loans are available for all taught and research Masters courses in all subjects for both full-time and part-time students who meet the funding criteria. The loans can be used for tuition fees, living costs and other study expenses as you see fit. Find out more at www.gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study.
Other Costs
Other costs that need to be considered are those associated with the student’s project. An MA Photography student must consider the costs of materials, processing services and equipment. The additional production costs for student’s individual projects will vary depending on the type of work produced and costs may occur from travelling to locations, sourcing props, models, for example. Financial planning needs to be a crucial part of projects proposed and completed for the MA Photography.
There may be opportunities to participate in educational visits during the course that will be optional. The costs of these visits will depend upon the activity and destination.
Home Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate Scholarship
A scholarship of £2,000 will be awarded to one home student for one year. The scholarship will be awarded by a panel of staff and comprises of a reduction in tuition fees for the year.
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Studio Space Scholarship
The University recognises the challenges that graduates face in finding appropriate studio space in the first few years of their career. The studio space scholarship will provide suitable working studio space for one home student for the period of their studies.
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International Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Scholarship
Five £3,000 scholarships are available as a tuition fee reduction.
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We understand deciding to continue your studies to postgraduate level is a significant step in your academic and career development. We aim to give you all the information you need to make the right choice.
How to book
If you are interested in attending an open day for our MA Photography, you can find out more and book your place on our Postgraduate Open Days page.
Click here to download a postgraduate prospectus.
Please apply direct to the University for our MA Photography course using the links below.
If you need any assistance completing the form please contact the Admissions team at admissions@leeds-art.ac.uk or call us on 0113 202 8000.
