Bachelor of Photography
- Burbank, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year Bachelors covering professional photographic practice in the 21st century.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent with official transcript
- Narrative statement (up to 3 pages)
- 2 recommendation letters
- Creative portfolio or audition
- Candidate interview
- English proof where applicable (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 68
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge 169)
- Grade/context: No minimum GPA published for admission
- GPA is considered with narrative statement and creative portfolio.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 68
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge 169
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
- Portfolio (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the BFA requirements and the Fall 2027 international deadline on apply online and pay the 75 USD fee. Upload high school transcript
- Narrative statement
- 2 recommendation letters
- Creative portfolio or audition
- English proof. Complete the candidate interview. After the offer pay the 500 USD deposit (applied to first-term tuition). Contact the International Student Office (212-966-3488) for the I-20 and F-1 visa steps.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,025, $65,550 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | NYFA Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Film and Media |
| Department | Photography |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120,90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | NYFA lists merit and talent-based scholarship opportunities for eligible degree and longer certificate students, Portfolio, Academic and funding criteria may apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
21 Nov 2026
7 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
12 Feb 2027
90 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
NYFA lists merit and talent-based scholarship opportunities for eligible degree and longer certificate students, Portfolio, Academic and funding criteria may apply.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 21 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $55,025, $65,550 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,750 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 105, Cambridge 169. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.
NYFA lists merit and talent-based scholarship opportunities for eligible degree and longer certificate students, Portfolio, Academic and funding criteria may apply.