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Master of Photography in MDes
Canterbury Christ Church University
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Design in Photography is a one-year, full-time on-campus programme at CCCU's Canterbury campus, taught in the School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Photography in MDes. Apply skills related to One-year
- full-time MDes programme of 180 UK credits
- Core modules include Design Leadership. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Photographer
- Creative director
- Studio manager
- Photo editor
- Commercial photography director
- Art director
- Brand visual director
- Photography consultant
- Photography educator
- Doctoral study in photography research
Curriculum
- One-year
- full-time MDes programme of 180 UK credits. Core modules include Design Leadership
- Situating Photographic Practices
- Critical Photographic Perspectives
- Design Futures
- Major Project: Creative Industries. A final-stage project or dissertation is included.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent for most courses (for example India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10
- China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)
- 2:1 for some courses such as MA Social Work and MSc Nursing routes. Source: institution-wide international postgraduate entry pages
- Additional academic criteria: Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent for most courses (2:1 for e.g. MA Social Work and the MSc Nursing routes).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree: UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent (e.g. India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10, China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Photography in MDes admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. 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 | £17,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Canterbury Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport |
| Department | School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Photography in MDes. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
18 Oct 2026
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September 2027
Applications closed
18 Oct 2026
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January 2028
Applications closed
18 Oct 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £17,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59.