NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BFA in Photography in Halifax Canada | NSCAD University
NSCAD University
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Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,451
(c. USD15,670.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Photography major offers a balanced approach, combining technical training with the theoretical and conceptual foundations needed for artistic growth. This program examines photography's evolving role in visual culture while developing your creative vision.
Our curriculum covers both digital and traditional photographic techniques, prioritizing creative thinking alongside technical mastery. Graduates leave prepared for professional photography careers, independent artistic pursuits, or advanced academic studies in the field.
The department features comprehensive facilities including a communal darkroom, private film processing stations, and dedicated digital workstations with computer support. Technical advisors assist with equipment reservations and troubleshooting. Students learn from an esteemed faculty of practicing artists, educators, and industry professionals. Senior photography majors often showcase their work at NSCAD University's Anna Leonowens Gallery or other regional exhibition spaces.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants currently completing high school must submit a record of all studies from at least grade 10 onward. These transcripts should include at least mid-term or first semester grades for the graduating year.
All high school applicants must have completed grade 12 (or the highest grade level required for secondary graduation) with an average of 70% or higher, including a minimum grade of 70% in grade 12 English for university preparation. Advanced Placement (AP) courses with a grade of 4 or higher are eligible for transfer credit.
English Language proficiency:
TOEFL: At least 90 with no test less than 20
IELTS: At least 6.5 with no test less than 6.0
CAEL: At least 69 with no test less than 60
CANTEST: At least 4.5 with no test less than 4.0
CAE: At least B
MELAB: At least 82 with no test less than 80
Tuition
CAD
21,451