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Bachelor of Photography and Media Arts

St. Edward's University

Austin, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A photography degree combining analog darkroom work with digital imaging and video.

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

Develop understanding of photography and media arts
strengthen abilities in creative development
critique
production workflows and presentation of original work
communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.

Career outcomes

Photographer
associate producer
publicist
gallery manager
MFA study

Curriculum

Major of 51 hours plus 6 elective and 42-57 general education hours. Courses cover analog film and darkroom printing
digital imaging
large camera
studio and location projects
and video
with electives such as documentary photography and photobook design. A semester-long internship class and a professional practices portfolio course are required.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school transcripts (or college transcripts for transfer)
essay
academic recommendation
SAT/ACT optional
English proof if English is not the first language.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts (or college transcripts for transfer), essay, academic recommendation; SAT/ACT optional; English proof if English is not the first language

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall final deadline May 1
Spring November Apply online through the Common App
ApplyTexas or the St Edward's application and pay the 50 USD fee (waived with an early application) Upload secondary-school transcripts
an essay and an academic recommendation (SAT/ACT optional)
plus TOEFL
IELTS or Duolingo scores if English is not your first language Receive the offer and pay the 500 USD enrollment deposit Follow the international student services steps for your F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$52,398 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Austin
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Humanities
Department	Visual Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.