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Diploma of Photography

Peralta Community College District - Laney College

Oakland, United States
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Three-year Bachelors covering professional photographic practice in the 21st century.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Photography to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in exploring photography
Situating photography. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Photographer in the creative industries

Curriculum

Three-year full-time course (optional placement year). Modules: history context and near-future of photography
Exploring photography
Situating photography
Photography and the world
Live assignments
Materials and making
Publishing
Typography
Telling stories
Digital marketing and encountering objects.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts; no minimum GPA published; English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
otherwise ESOL first
No minimum published

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English; college transcripts if any), valid passport, bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-word essay, immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee; transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: overseas applicants apply by 15 November for Spring and 15 June for Fall. Create an account through the Laney College link on that page
complete My Journey and choose a certificate program; application fee 50 USD. Prepare the secondary school diploma and transcripts translated into English
passport
bank statement showing 25
970 USD
500-word essay
immunization and TB history. Show English by TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement; lower results lead to an I-20 for ESOL first. Request the I-20 through the Peralta International Student Portal
then use it to apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,410 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Visual & Performing Arts
Department	Photography
Teaching language	English
Credit value	24
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2026
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.