An innovative and internationally renowned MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (Online Mode) course offered at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and designed for photojournalists and documentary photographers who wish to develop a wider vision of the practice and potential of the medium.
Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (Online Mode), M.A.
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A practical, cutting-edge Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (Online Mode) masters course at University of the Arts London (UAL) with an international reputation, designed for aspiring photojournalists and documentary photographers.
Photojournalists and documentary photographers explore and record human experience. Beginning with Henri Cartier-Bresson (regarded as the father of modern photojournalism), they have recorded significant moments in history, documented unfolding news and created images that have gained iconic status. Central to their work is the telling of a story through images.
This internationally-recognised course is aimed at people who want to pursue a career in photojournalism or documentary photography. The aim is to equip students with a thorough grounding in the discipline, whether through film or digitally-based photography. You will follow a rigorous programme of photographic assignments, as well as initiating and developing your own projects and areas of special interest. All this takes place within the framework of the history and development of the medium, together with critical ethical and theoretical contexts.
You will be encouraged to develop a wider vision of the practice and potential of the medium through exploration of the uses of documentary and reportage photography in magazines, portfolios, exhibitions, books, television, online and other multimedia areas.
Careers
The track record for this course is excellent. For many years, graduates from the full-time mode have dominated the UK student documentary photography prizes.
Former students of the course are working around the world for leading photographic agencies, freelancing for the worlds leading editorial publications and exhibiting internationally. At least twelve books have been published by ex students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Photojournalism Practice
- History of Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
- Documentary Practice with Research Methods
- Major Project
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- Programme intensity Part-time
- Average part-time duration 24 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Part-time variant Flexible
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
- Time flexibility Semi-structured
- Attendance No Attendance
- Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request
- Student interaction Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
- Time flexibility
English Language Requirements
You need the following IELTS score:
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
Entry requirements
- Honours degree
- Possession of equivalent qualifications
- Prior experiential learning, the outcome of which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required
- Or a combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning which, taken together, can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required
- CV
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Study proposal/project proposal
Work Experience
Relevant professional experience or work experience in the industry is increasingly important.Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
9965 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9965 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
5445 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5445 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Funding
£1000 fee discount for UAL alumniAll Home/EU University of the Arts London alumni students who are progressing onto a Masters course who have previously successfully completed an undergraduate level, PgDip or PgCert course at the University are normally entitled to a £1000 tuition fee discount. The alumni discount is not available for international students or for those in receipt of a Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship.Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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