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Photography MFA

York St John University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MFA - Master of Fine Art

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Develop as a photographer and refine your creative practice. Experiment, explore and encourage your professional practice to emerge. This MFA focuses on progressing and professionalising your Photography practice. You will identify and develop your particular approach to photography through a combination of taught sessions, tutorials, critiques, briefs and live projects, field trips. You will be supported to work independently to explore your own potential, focusing on practices that are directly relevant to your interests. You will consider external factors, and other cultures in your practice as you delve in to new ways of thinking.

Whether you have recently finished an undergraduate degree, or are returning to learning, this could be the postgraduate course for you. As a student on our Photography MFA you will develop a deeper knowledge of your creative practice. Throughout this course you will be supported to build on your knowledge of practice through both material thinking and critical theory. This will underpin your studio, darkroom and digital-suite practice and situate your work in professional and scholarly fields. As part of a supportive community of artists, you will be exposed to the opportunities of networking and working on live projects. Build on your knowledge of photography through creative thinking and critical theory. Our lecturers and technicians will support your independent work. Your experience in professional and scholarly fields will become integral to your studio practice. Special features of this course include:

  • Guest speakers, technique classes and networking opportunities
  • Access to specialist studios and workshop spaces
  • Field trips and the opportunity to study abroad
  • Group exhibitions and networking opportunities
  • Opportunities to engage with staff research
  • Opportunities to present your work at student symposiums

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

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

University information

York St John University

York St John University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    74th out of 94 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    120 57%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    83rd

    34

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    52nd

    14

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