Overview

The Photography programme at Arts University Bournemouth provides a stimulating environment for students to refine their technical skills and theoretical understanding. This course is designed to help practitioners produce ambitious work that meets the highest professional standards in the creative industries.

Why Photography at Arts University Bournemouth?

Students benefit from access to cutting-edge facilities and guidance from a team of award-winning staff. The university provides exclusive opportunities for introductions to industry leaders, including agents, curators, and professional photographers. This focus on professional networking helps students fast-track their careers and gain exposure in a competitive global market.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 19950 per year
National fee: GBP 9975 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum integrates practice, theory, and professionalism to support advanced study across various photographic disciplines. Modules may include:

Advertising Photography
Documentary Photography
Editorial Photography
Fashion Photography
Portrait Photography
Fine Art Photography

Careers with Photography

Graduates are prepared for high-level roles at the forefront of the photographic profession. Students and alumni frequently achieve success in prestigious competitions, such as the Association of Photographers Student Awards, the BIPP Student Awards, and the BJP Portrait of Britain Awards. The programme supports diverse career paths, including:

Commercial and Advertising Photographer
Documentary and Editorial Photographer
Fashion and Portrait Specialist
Fine Art Practitioner
Curatorial and Gallery Professional

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The course structure allows for a flexibility of approach, as a Photography Master’s student you will be a creative practitioner in the broadest sense of the term and be involved with emerging technologies as well as heritage media. Either way, you will hone your skills and develop your own visual identity as a professional practitioner.

You will be encouraged to develop a systematic and comprehensive understanding of techniques and knowledge relevant to that specialism of photography you choose and to combine this with a critical awareness of developments in that area of professional practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

Early applications are encouraged to allow time to organise accommodation and arrange a visa (if required) before enrolment.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will usually have BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19950 GBP / year

≈ 19950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9975 GBP / year

≈ 9975 GBP / year

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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