MA Photography
Our interdisciplinary 18-month MA Photography course—a transformative journey of advanced study crafted to enhance your research prowess, nurture a compelling visual communication style, and enable specialisation within your chosen discipline.
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Programme Overview
Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the MA Photography programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020; and ranked no.7 in the 2021 Guardian League Tables for Business, Management & Marketing.
Programme Fee
Hamburg: Feb, October
2024: October: International students Price: €13,250 | EU students Price: €8,450
Special offers effective until 31 December 2024: Up to 35% discount for International Students | 10% discount for EU Students
2025: February/October: International students Price: €13,250 | EU students Price: €8,450
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The School’s admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.
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Programme Structure
This 18-month (Level 7) Photography MA consists of three terms of study and six months dedicated to your dissertation.
The first two terms include a range of lectures and seminars and you’ll start to explore your creative practice in order to inform the detailed development of your project proposal later in the course.
In the third term you begin developing your MA project, evaluating and testing out the aims of your proposal over a sustained period of self-directed study.
The modules of this programme are offered and delivered 100% on campus.
Modules
Critical Perspective
Exploratory Perspective
Research and Development
Resolution and Presentation
Defining your practice
You’ll explore creative practices in order to inform the detailed development of your project proposal later in the course. The unit aims to provide a structured framework to allow you to investigate the potential of methods, ideas and themes in your discipline as well as helping inform and locate your practice.
Context and Method
Through a series of lectures and seminars, you’ll actively engage in a range of current debates which provide cultural and intellectual context for the consideration of ideas in visual communication.
The programme addresses interdisciplinary issues through the discussion of theory and the consideration of specific design-led work and texts.
Project Development
In this unit, you will develop the themes and focus of your final project in the fields of illustration, graphic design, animation or visual communication. This will allow you to evaluate and test out the aims of your proposal over a sustained period of self-directed study. At this stage, the development of your project will be guided and questioned through tutorials, group critiques and presentations, which will support the progress of your work and provide rigorous critical appraisal from staff, peers and professional practitioners. While encouraging the continued exploration and questioning of your ideas, you will continue the process of developing appropriate methods and strategies for your project’s realisation as you begin to work more independently as a researcher and practitioner, refining your research questions and the research methods you are using.
Realisation and Dissemination
You’ll apply knowledge and experience gained in previous units to the realisation of your final MA project – the culmination and consolidation of your studies in the form of a resolved piece, or body of work. It should show coherence and innovation at a professional level of resolution. You’ll also be required to prepare a critical paper intended to reflect upon the specific practical outcome of the MA project, its interpretation and its success as a demonstration of your approach to creative practice through research.
Study in
Hamburg
- Delivery: On campus
- Duration: 18 months
- Intakes: February, October
- Campus: Hamburg, Germany
- Degree awarded by University for the Creative Arts
- Price 2024: October: €13,250 (international students) | €8,450 (EU students)
- Price 2025: February/October: €13,250 (international students) | €8,450 (EU students)
The School’s admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement
Learning Outcomes
Experimentation & Innovation
In this aspect of our Master’s programme, you will develop a heightened awareness of contemporary theoretical debates that have significantly influenced current photographic practices. Through critical analysis, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to identify and engage with these debates, showcasing a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of photography. Building upon the foundation of LO1, you will critically articulate a specialist area of photographic practice, utilising thorough research and analysis. This outcome encourages you to delve deep into your chosen field, establishing a nuanced understanding of the theoretical underpinnings that shape your specialised practice.
Engaging with Practice
This learning outcome focuses on establishing a strong connection between research, theory, and practical application. Showcase your appreciation for the intricate relationships between these elements, demonstrating critical engagement. Apply technical skills and creative choices to produce a compelling body of work that effectively communicates with your intended audience. This extended outcome emphasises the practical application of technical skills and creative choices. Showcase your ability to not only produce a body of work but to do so with a keen awareness of your audience. Effectively communicate your artistic vision through thoughtful engagement with the technical aspects of photography.
Research & Analysis
In the research and analysis component, you will learn to construct a robust research framework that underpins and explores the contexts of your work, both practically and theoretically. Identify theoretical sources and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary and historical-critical frameworks that inform your research interests. This outcome emphasises your ability to evidence a range of research-informed photographic approaches, employing creative conceptual strategies to enrich your work. Taking research and analysis to a higher level, this outcome requires you to evidence a broader range of research-informed photographic approaches. Demonstrate your proficiency in employing creative conceptual strategies, showcasing a well-rounded and informed approach to your photographic endeavours.
Career Progression
Our advanced degree programme equips you for your professional journey by integrating practical experience units, guest lectures by accomplished artists, and comprehensive portfolio assessments conducted by prominent individuals in the photography sector. Potential career paths encompass:
- Freelance photography
- Fine art
- Fashion
- Advertising and editorial
- Post-production/digital imaging
- Picture editing and research
- Curating
- Image, arts, and community arts management
- Gallery administration
BSBI’s dedicated Careers Service helps visual communication students and alumni reach their career goals and realise their potential. The Service offers specialised support and aims to build long-lasting relationships with local and national employers.
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