Photography courses

About Master Of Arts In Photography in University of Applied Sciences Europe (UE Berlin)

Technological developments mean that a photographer’s role within the arts and creative industries is constantly evolving. Your commitment to exploring new ideas and finding your own style is a key criteria for success in your photography studies. Our curriculum encourages you to explore the significance of the photographic medium within a cultural, political and social context, and to create your own images while interacting with current trends in art and design.

In a professional context, photography is now usually an evolving process: from the initial idea to the detailed concept, as well as the planning, organisation, realisation and final presentation. From fashion, portraits and still lifes to advertising and artistic photography, images are often staged rather than created spontaneously. By the time you graduate with a Master’s in Photography, you will have acquired the skills to think conceptually and to realise your ideas in artistic and practical projects using state-of-the-art technology.

Study at the University of Applied Sciences Europe in Germany

Internationality is important to us. That is why we were ranked as one of the 25 best international universities worldwide for student mobility and an international approach (U-Multirank 2016). Our many international students come from across the globe to gain a highly regarded English-language degree from a German university. Our degree programmes are state recognised and accredited by ZevA (Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency). With its reputation as the country of innovators, Germany is the perfect place to complete your studies.

Working during your study time

We do our best to ensure that you can fit your studies around your life. For this reason, lectures for master’s programmes generally take place three days per week. However, you will also need to plan time for preparation and follow-up work for your courses.

The programme - Interdisciplinary courses, projects and more

The objective of this master’s programme is to help you develop your own distinctive visual language, which you can apply to both your practical and artistic work. The core curriculum consists of two projects which students work on independently. The analysis of narrative perspectives and structures, and visual storytelling are key components of the programme. This enables students to consciously develop an ability to self-reflect as artists.

Our wide range of additional elective courses enable you to expand your knowledge of entrepreneurial strategies and curatorial practices.

In your third semester, you will complete a master’s thesis consisting of a photography project and an academic thesis on a subject of your choice.

Your career options with a master's degree in photography

With a master’s degree, you will have the qualifications required to work successfully as a freelance photographer or artist, or to take on a leadership role in an agency or company. You will have the skills and expertise needed to work in interdisciplinary, multicultural and international teams in a wide range of contexts such as art institutions, design agencies, advertising publishers, magazines, galleries, the film and media industry, or the art market.

Potential career options:

• photographer for advertising, newspapers, corporate communications and events
• photographic artist
• art buyer for advertising agencies
• picture editor for newspapers
• curator
• gallerist

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor's degree from a university or technical college

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS        :      5.5

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