Master of Arts in Photography

Sheffield Hallam University - City Campus

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 17,205/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 30,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Howard St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 1WB, United Kingdom

Master of Arts in Photography

Program Overview

Advance your skills, business acumen and critical understanding as an independent photographer — and work towards your creative and professional goals.

  • Advance your skills in modern photography
  • Experiment with industry-standard equipment
  • Take on an individual project that combines creative exploration with critical research
  • Kick-start your career as a professional photographer with help from a dedicated employability adviser

On this course, you’ll become a highly knowledgeable, independent photographer ready to excel in your field. You’ll gain the skills you need to fulfil your potential as a practitioner, working in  state of the art facilities. The course features a flexible, adaptable curriculum, and has close links to creative networks and organisations in Northern England.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

This course is based around a creative, practice-based and self-directed approach to learning. This is similar to the independent nature of professional practice, and will prepare you for the real world of photography.

Throughout your studies, you’ll be encouraged to undertake research and further your understanding of historical and contemporary approaches. You’ll also look at relevant theoretical issues to help place your work in a critical context.

You learn through

  • Specialist workshops
  • Technical surgeries
  • Lectures and seminars
  • Group critiques and review sessions
  • Individual tutorials
  • Exhibition and curation
  • Field trips and study visits
  • Visiting professionals and guest lecturers

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