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Diploma of Photography

Riverside City College

Riverside, United States
1 year
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: no
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
or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof; exemptions listed); passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20; no GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of funds for the I-20; certified English translation of diploma if not in English; transcripts of prior US college work if any

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$9,252 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Advanced Technical Arts and Trades
Department	Photography
Teaching language	English
Credit value	18
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed

Scholarships

International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.