Overview

On this Photography programme at Sheffield Hallam University 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.

Key facts

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

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career as an employee or freelancer in

documentary

fine art

fashion and advertising

editorial

press and photojournalism

general and social portraiture

scientific and medical

stills for film and video productions

post-production (picture editing, processing, printing and finishing)

picture research and publishing

curatorial and gallery contexts

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Groundwork: Cultivating Integrated Research And Practice Skills

Growth And Opportunities: Critical Reflection, Independent Practice, And Entrepreneurship

Your Work In Public: Realisation, Expanded Exhibition And Dissemination

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally you need:

a 2.2 degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject or significant relevant experience

a high level of creative ability, as evidenced by a portfolio of work

statement 400 word max

In order for us to be able to process your application please provide us with information about your photography related experience and aspirations along with your portfolio of work.

Your submission should include:

PORTFOLIO (up to 30 images)

STATEMENT (400 word max. Can be bullet points)

CV (One page only)

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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

18600 GBP / year

≈ 18600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10940 GBP / year

≈ 10940 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 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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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sheffield

Funding

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