Bachelor of Photography
California State University, Sacramento
- Sacramento, 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: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen)
- Lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA
- Additional academic criteria: 3.0 out of 4.0 or 80% average (high school)
- Transfer applicants 2.4 post-secondary GPA (3.0 high school if under 60 units).
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 50
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
How to apply
- Review the Photography admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,960 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Sacramento (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Letters |
| Department | Department of Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Photography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Scholarships
Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Photography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,960 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,151 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 50.
Potential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Photography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.