London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA History of Photography in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,830
(c. USD26,535.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Since its invention in the 1800s, photography has emerged as the dominant medium for creating images and visual storytelling. Today's digital era continues to transform, challenge, and broaden its applications across artistic and scientific disciplines.
Our MA History of Photography program helps you explore both historical and modern photographic traditions, allowing you to tailor your studies whether your interest lies in scholarly research, creative practice, personal enrichment, or professional development.
You'll gain specialized knowledge along with versatile research, analytical, and writing abilities that open doors to diverse career paths - from academia and education to artistic practice, cultural institutions, or media industries. The program also provides excellent preparation for practice-oriented students contemplating doctoral studies.
Start Date: October 2024
Duration: One year
Start Date: January 2025
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A secondclass honours degree 2.2 or above in a relevant subject or equivalent for example professional experience
For students with a degree in a subject other than history of art the oneyear parttime Graduate Certificate in History of Art and Architecture can be used as a conversion course Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate with Merit will normally be guaranteed a place on this course
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
For students with a degree in a subject other than history of art the oneyear parttime Graduate Certificate in History of Art and Architecture can be used as a conversion course Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate with Merit will normally be guaranteed a place on this course
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Tuition
GBP
19,830