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Leeds Arts University: Photography
| Institution | Leeds Arts University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Lens Based Practices |
| Web | www.leeds-art.ac.uk/ |
| marketing@leeds-art.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0113 202 8000 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Do you see the world differently? Our MA Photography course promotes innovation and experimentation, supporting you to develop your own distinctive creative vision as a photographic practitioner.
The course examines strategies to resolve projects into substantial outputs such as publications, exhibitions and digital platforms, and emphasises the need to find an audience as being integral to a sustained and successful practice.
Through an investigation of contemporary photography, you’ll consider the cultural and ethical uses of the medium within a range of genres and approaches. You will develop skills for research and critical evaluation, as well as professional know-how to engage with the wider photographic community and industry.
You’ll be able to attend talks by a diverse range of international visiting professionals, with recent guests including Joy Gregory, Mariela Sancari, Amani Willett, Bolade Banjo and Cécile Poimboeuf-Koizumi.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Our postgraduate minimum requirements are: • An undergraduate UK honours degree or international equivalent in a subject related to your proposed course of study or; Applicants who hold a degree from another discipline or have experiential learning in lieu of a degree that can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may also be considered for entry, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a satisfactory portfolio related work in support of their application. English Language Requirements You must also supply one reference to support your application. This may be from an academic or a creative practitioner. Applicants who meet the entry requirements above will be required to submit a personal statement outlining their intentions for MA study. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) For further information about entry requirements for our postgraduate courses please email our Admissions team at admissions@leeds-art.ac.uk. Click here for information on entry requirements for EU students, and visit our Information by Country pages for international students. |
| Location | Blenheim Walk Blenheim Walk Leeds LS2 9AQ |
Fees
| EU | 16000 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 9450 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9450 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9450 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9450 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 16000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The MA Photography course promotes innovation and experimentation. Through an examination of contemporary photographic practices you will learn to contextualise cultural and ethical uses of photography within a range of different photographic genres.
The course will examine strategies to resolve projects into different outputs such as publications, exhibitions and digital platforms, as well as emphasising the need to find an audience as being integral to a sustained and successful practice.
There will be opportunities for external visits and the chance to attend events such as the Unseen in Amsterdam, Photo Paris and Photo London in order to enable engagement with the wider photographic community and industry. You will be able to attend talks by visiting professionals to the University, with examples of previous speakers including: Martin Parr, Erik Kessels, Cristina de Middel, Guy Martin, Bruno Cescel, Anouk Kruithof, Ewen Spencer and Elaine Constantine.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At enrolment you should normally have achieved: • An undergraduate UK honours degree or international equivalent in a subject related to your proposed course of study or; Applicants who hold a Degree from another discipline or have experiential learning in lieu of a degree that can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may also be considered for entry, subject to an interview and the submission of a satisfactory portfolio related work in support of their application. English Language Requirements Leeds Arts University will accept IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no individual component below 5.5, as being the minimum acceptable level for English Language proficiency. Comparable English Language Tests may also be considered and further information is available on the Home Office website. You must also supply one reference to support your application. This may be from an academic or a creative practitioner. Applicants who meet the entry requirements above will be required to submit a proposal outlining their intentions for MA study. The programme leader and specialist practice-based staff will evaluate the proposal to determine its feasibility in the context of the resources required and the availability of specialist staff to support their chosen area of study. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Leeds Arts University has a commitment to widening access to higher education. The University demonstrates this commitment through its widening participation schemes, arrangements for transfer and recognition of prior learning. For further information about entry requirements for the Masters Programme please email our Admissions Team at mastersapplications@leeds-art.ac.uk. |
| Location | Blenheim Walk Blenheim Walk Leeds LS2 9AQ |
Fees
| EU | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 15700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The MA Photography course promotes innovation and experimentation. Through an examination of contemporary photographic practices you will learn to contextualise cultural and ethical uses of photography within a range of different photographic genres.
The course will examine strategies to resolve projects into different outputs such as publications, exhibitions and digital platforms, as well as emphasising the need to find an audience as being integral to a sustained and successful practice.
There will be opportunities for external visits and the chance to attend events such as the Unseen in Amsterdam, Photo Paris and Photo London in order to enable engagement with the wider photographic community and industry. You will be able to attend talks by visiting professionals to the University, with examples of previous speakers including: Martin Parr, Erik Kessels, Cristina de Middel, Guy Martin, Bruno Cescel, Anouk Kruithof, Ewen Spencer and Elaine Constantine.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | At enrolment you should normally have achieved: • An undergraduate UK honours degree or international equivalent in a subject related to your proposed course of study or; Applicants who hold a Degree from another discipline or have experiential learning in lieu of a degree that can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may also be considered for entry, subject to an interview and the submission of a satisfactory portfolio related work in support of their application. English Language Requirements Leeds Arts University will accept IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no individual component below 5.5, as being the minimum acceptable level for English Language proficiency. Comparable English Language Tests may also be considered and further information is available on the Home Office website. You must also supply one reference to support your application. This may be from an academic or a creative practitioner. Applicants who meet the entry requirements above will be required to submit a proposal outlining their intentions for MA study. The programme leader and specialist practice-based staff will evaluate the proposal to determine its feasibility in the context of the resources required and the availability of specialist staff to support their chosen area of study. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Leeds Arts University has a commitment to widening access to higher education. The University demonstrates this commitment through its widening participation schemes, arrangements for transfer and recognition of prior learning. For further information about entry requirements for the Masters Programme please email our Admissions Team at mastersapplications@leeds-art.ac.uk. |
| Location | Blenheim Walk Blenheim Walk Leeds LS2 9AQ |
Fees
| EU | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4625 GBP for Year 1 |
Leeds Arts University
Postgraduate study at Leeds Arts University
Founded in 1846 as the Leeds Government School of Art and Design, Leeds Arts University has built an international reputation as one of the UK’s leading creative arts education institutions.
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