MA Photography in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth

Our groundbreaking interdisciplinary program examines modern approaches to image creation, curation, and writing through eco-critical and posthumanist lenses. Advanced research techniques, location-specific methodologies, and inventive technological applications merge in ethical, activist-oriented practices that promote social and environmental awareness while equipping you for professional advancement.

We foster critically engaged learners with comprehensive expertise in the field, shaped by contemporary practice, academic inquiry, and ongoing research.
Collaborate. Enhance your photographic work through cross-disciplinary modules shared with other programs in our institution.
Specialize. Cultivate your artistic identity by selecting elective courses aligned with your professional aspirations. Choose from diverse offerings including narrative techniques, print media, and ecological studies.
Innovate. Receive intensive training in avant-garde artistic approaches that promote creative exploration, boundary-pushing concepts, and fresh theoretical frameworks addressing our intricate societal landscape.
Cutting-edge resources. Utilize our advanced Digital Fabrication Lab, Immersive Media Center, photography studios, traditional darkrooms, Media Hub, and digital printing services.
Professional connections. Expand your career network by building relationships within the local creative community and beyond. We facilitate partnerships with international photography institutions and global networks, opening doors to opportunities in exhibitions, curation, education, and publishing.
Research-driven instruction. Learn from faculty actively engaged in photographic research exploring themes like ecological systems, nonhuman perspectives, environmental transformations, activist imagery, community spaces, and urban landscapes.