40 Photography Masters Degree Programs

MA Photography is a practice-based programme designed to test, push, and extend the boundaries of contemporary photography. With a specialist focus on the materials and technologies of publishing and exhibition making, you will work in a critical and supportive environment alongside a diverse group of peers.

Photography means providing a useful and interesting model of the world, one that helps us love reality by talking about it. To be a photographer is no longer a craftsman trade. Digital technology forces him to shrug off the obsession with the technique in favor of a mindset increasingly related to the ability to see, interpret, and narrate.

The Expanded Photography MA embraces photography as an expanded field, encompassing specialisms such as virtual photography, photobooks, documentary, art, fashion, editorial, photojournalism, and writing photography. This course will motivate you to learn skills, develop knowledge, and expanding expertise in the thinking and practice of photography.

An expanded and interdisciplinary art practice with no fixed identity. A critical and educational environment in which you can develop as an artist with photography at the core of your practice.

The MA in Photography program provides professional practice and intensive study of the photographic medium. The core curriculum covers historical perspective, in addition to advanced theoretical and conceptual development in traditional, experimental, and digital photography capture, post-production, and output with a focus on the development of a signature portfolio in the student’s area of interest (Fine Art Photography, Documentary, or Art for Commerce).

Our Photography MA program trains open-minded and highly autonomous artists who are able to respond sensitively and progressively to the challenges of the world, supported by state-of-the-art technology and renowned teachers.

In the context of the digital revolution, our Master's in Documentary Photography serves as a convergence point between photography, art, information, and visual communication. We will explore the myriad possibilities that arise from blending the author's subjectivity with the demands of documentary practice.

Deepen your knowledge of photography. Think interdisciplinary. Develop a unique, modern photographic vision. By taking the Master's in Photography degree, you will find your individual style and define your career path as a photographer and designer.

Creation, thinking, creativity, collaboration, and teamwork converge in the Master's in Fashion and Advertising Photography, which will allow you to specialize as a fashion and lifestyle photographer while also mastering art direction. Keeping in mind the job market requirements, we will focus on developing your unique style and perspective.

Create compelling visual content. Kingston University’s bespoke Photography MA course will support you as an artist, giving you the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in industry. You’ll explore photography as an expanded, interdisciplinary practice. Disciplines studied include analogue, digital, new media, technology, still and moving image, installation, performance for camera and archive engagements.

If you’re drawn to visual communications and storytelling—using photography, video, audio, and graphic design—the multimedia, photography and design program at the Newhouse School is the place for you.

The Master’s Programme in Photography at FAMU is a two-year full-time course (four semesters) available in English, aimed at students who hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and want to deepen their photographic practice, conceptual thinking, and technical expertise.

The Master in Photography and Design will allow you to become a successful professional and develop the necessary theoretical and practical skills to be an innovative and creative image creator. Learn to visually communicate ideas and projects from an effectively multidisciplinary approach.

Acquire the conceptual, academic, and technical skills needed to succeed as an artist in the field of photography and related media.

Official Master's degree accredited by the Italian Ministry of Universities & Research. The Master of Arts in Photography investigates further the methodological analysis of the subject starting from the study of the conceptual, aesthetic and ethical aspects of current tendencies, while the experimentation of new techniques and new integrated media guides the actual professional practice.