Photography MA
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston: – Be part of a rich and supportive environment with input from internationally recognised artists, photographers, curators and writers. You will have the opportunity to develop your practice as an artist working with lens-based media. – You will have access to all facilities across photography (analogue and digital suites, a wet darkroom and photo studios) film, animation, printmaking and 3D workshops to develop your practice as an artist. – Studies culminate in a final exhibition and publication to showcase your work.
About this course:
The course is highly bespoke and supports you as an artist working with the photographic as an expanded and interdisciplinary practice (analogue and digital, new media and technology, still and moving image, installation, performance for camera and engagements with the archive).
With an emphasis on critical thinking and socially engaged practices, this course offers transferable skills in the production and post-production of images through the communication and development of ideas.
Modules are designed to encourage independent thinking over a wide range of practices and theories reflecting on the technological, political, environmental and social role of the photographic.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Photography MA
| EU | £18700 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £10900 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10900 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £10900 | year 1 |
| Wales | £10900 | year 1 |
| International | £18700 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Photography”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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