Bachelor of Photography
- La Verne, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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
- Secondary school completion with English 4 years
- Social science 3
- Algebra 2 and science 2 years at grade C or better
- Personal statement
- One recommendation letter and English proof unless exempt
- SAT/ACT optional.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Check the undergraduate entry requirements and priority deadlines on the university website. Apply online and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload secondary school transcripts (credential evaluation for foreign university work)
- Personal statement
- One recommendation letter and English proof unless exempt. Receive the offer and pay the 200 USD non-refundable tuition deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds. Complete International Services check-in on arrival.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $51,000 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | La Verne Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Art and Art History |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Merit scholarships are available to qualified international undergraduate applicants, Based on GPA and test results. A Performance Scholarship may be available to eligible fine or visual arts majors. Award amounts and decisions depend on the applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Merit scholarships are available to qualified international undergraduate applicants, Based on GPA and test results. A Performance Scholarship may be available to eligible fine or visual arts majors. Award amounts and decisions depend on the applicant.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $51,000 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,605 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 176.
Merit scholarships are available to qualified international undergraduate applicants, Based on GPA and test results. A Performance Scholarship may be available to eligible fine or visual arts majors. Award amounts and decisions depend on the applicant.

