Bachelor of Photography
- Kent, 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: 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
- Secondary school completed in the home country; Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for international first-year applicants (some majors selective); Students with prior college enrolment apply as transfers; SAT/ACT not required; English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 100
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Statement of purpose where requested
- Financial support evidence
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Photography. Prepare academic transcripts
- Graduation evidence
- Language results
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kent State University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,298, $34,298 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Communication and Information |
| Department | School of Visual Communication Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Scholarships
Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,298, $34,298 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 100. A portfolio is required.
Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.