Study Bachelor of Arts in Photography at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in the USA, College of Liberal Arts

About this course

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

What will I learn?

Students in photography at SIU are provided with a range of essential courses which encompass the history, theory, and practice of analog and digital photographic expression and communication. Our students explore a full breadth of courses from basic digital photography to large format darkroom and alternative photographic processes. We encourage students to discover the field of photography that best fits their needs and interest, whether it is fine art, commercial, documentary, or anything beyond or in between. Through our mentorship, hands-on instruction, and active participation with the RSO Photogenesis (student photo club), our photography students cultivate the necessary work ethic and creative problem solving skills valued within the creative arts industry.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$19,666.00 per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1263 Lincoln Drive,

CARBONDALE,

Illinois,

62901, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need to have Transcripts from high school and/or college. At SIU Carbondale, applicants for admission will be eligible for automatic admission if they are on track to complete our course pattern requirements and who meet one of the following criteria: A cumulative high school GPA of 2.75; A ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class.

English Language Requirement: Any one of the following methods will automatically meet the minimum English requirement. Applicants who do not meet the automatic English language admission requirement will undergo a holistic review to determine potential admissibility.

TOEFL (IBT internet-based test) - 68

TOEFL (paper based test) - 520

ITEP - 4

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