Study MA Photography at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK, Sheffield Hallam University

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Advance your skills, business acumen and critical understanding as an independent photographer and work towards your creative and professional goals. All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.This course is based around a creative, practice-based and self-directed approach to learning. This is similar to the independent nature of professional practice, and will prepare you for the real world of photography.Throughout your studies, you’ll be encouraged to undertake research and further your understanding of historical and contemporary approaches. You’ll also look at relevant theoretical issues to help place your work in a critical context.

Which department am I in?

Sheffield Hallam University

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,600.00 (US$ 24,021) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Sheffield Hallam University

City Campus,

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£18,600.00 (US$ 24,021) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Sheffield Hallam University

City Campus,

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Normally an honours degree at 2:2 (or above) in Photography or a related creative subject, namely in the fields of Fine Art, Design, Graphics, Media Arts or Visual Communication. If you do not have a traditional undergraduate qualification, you may still be considered, especially if you already have relevant work experience in the creative industries. Together with your personal statement, you will have to submit evidence of significant creative ability in the form of an identifiable body of work by providing an up-to-date online link to personal photographic outputs. Alternative forms of outputs, e.g. prints, books or objects may be presented directly to the course team on request (on site or via Skype).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.