Study Programmes Details

The state-recognised Master’s in Photography deepens students' understanding of photography, integrating creative practice with theoretical and philosophical exploration. It challenges existing perspectives within cultural, social, and historical contexts. Students develop a critical eye, refining their own visual language while exploring media functions. The program's flexibility supports each student in defining their unique photographic orientation and artistic practice.

Curriculum

First semester

• Orientation in the Medium: Photography Lab I, Core Integrated Practice I, Encountering the Image
• Individual Development: Photography Lab II, Core Integrated Practice II, Methods of Image Analysis
• Work in Progress: Photography Lab III, Core Integrated Practice III, Images in Context
• Core Project
• History of Photography
• Site-Specific Learning

Second semester

• Image and Medium: Printed Matter, Advanced Integrated Practice I, Foundations of Media Theory
• Photograph as Object: Photo Book, Advanced Integrated Practice II, Advance Research Methodologies
• Boundaries of the Medium: Photographic Print, Advanced Integrated Practice III, Theory of Lens-Based Media
• Advanced Project Print
• Issues in Contemporary Photography
• Excursion

Third semester

• Spatial Shift: Spatial Practice, Expanded Integrated Practice I, Interdisciplinary Approaches to Media
• Photograph and Space: Expanded Photography, Expanded Integrated Practice II, Contemporary Media Theory
• Beyond Photography: Spatial Intervention, Expanded Integrated Practice III, After Photography
• Expanded Project Space – Manifesto
• Critical Perspectives on Photography
• Back to the Future

Fourth semester

• Master's Colloquium
• Master's Thesis

Academic Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Portfolio: Two or three creative works (additional works are welcome)
• Secondary School Certificate
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (see details below)
• Letter of Motivation
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of Passport/ID

Accepted English Proficiency Tests:

• TOEFL Internet-Based: Minimum score of 87
• TOEIC: Listening/Reading: 785, Speaking: 160, Writing: 150
• IELTS/IELTS Online (Academic): Minimum score of 6.5
• CAE: Grades A, B, or C
• CPE: Grades A, B, or C
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): Minimum score of 59
• Linguaskill: 176 to 184 (CES) – all four skills required
• B2 First: Score of 173
• Duolingo: Minimum score of 110

Application Deadlines:

• Non-EU/EEA Applicants: Apply by 1 February (April intake) or 15 August (October intake). Early application (at least four months before the start) is recommended.
• EU/EEA Applicants: Apply by 1 April (April intake) or 1 October (October intake).