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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Gloucestershire

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    07-OCT-24, 03-FEB-25, 06-OCT-25, 02-FEB-26

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

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A photography research degree offers you the opportunity to explore innovative practice as research through the production of an original body of work. You’ll develop your practice from a coherent research process – demonstrating a critical appreciation of the context of production and siting. You’ll draw upon and extend existing literature and practices, and you’ll show that the research makes an original contribution to knowledge. Alternatively, a PhD in Photography can be wholly historical or theoretical, conforming to the conventions of a traditional written theses.

PhD research enables photographers to progress their career by enabling their practice to develop, especially through the production of a large body of coherent work. PhD researchers also establish research capabilities and credentials. The final resulting work can be submitted for publication or exhibition to appropriate contexts. For others, the PhD represents an opportunity to commit to a passion or interest that is both personally meaningful, and results in a high-level qualification.

Researchers have opportunities to study, discuss or exhibit their work, engaging with colleagues from a range of areas via seminars, symposia and conferences both on-line and off-line: or travelling to meet with key figures from the photography area you wish to immerse yourself in. All research students have access to the amazing facilities and equipment at Hardwick Campus and are encouraged to make use of them in the production of their work.

Research areas

Areas of expertise:


Landscape Photography


Photography and ecology


Documentary photography


Photojournalism

Tuition fees

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£ 11,730per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire

  • University League Table

    98th

  • Campus address

    University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH, England

Taught and research programmes meet students' needs, whether their postgraduate goal is to boost or change their career or specialise in a subject they love.
Students are challenged and supported to get the most from their postgraduate experience and the qualifications, contacts and skills to take their next step.
Three unique campuses offer the best of city and country living, and give those who are visiting from further afield a safe home away from home.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    45th out of 98 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    120 61%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    37th

    24
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.88 78%

    49th

    4

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