Photography

MA Photography is a practice-based programme designed to test, push, and extend the boundaries of contemporary photography. With a specialist focus on the materials and technologies of publishing and exhibition making, you will work in a critical and supportive environment alongside a diverse group of peers. Through practical exploration and critical research, you will develop a unique practice tailored to your individual creative and professional ambitions.

Through hands-on experimentation and research, you’ll be encouraged to question and redefine photography, engaging with emerging technologies and new ideas that shape the field.

Based at the School of Digital Arts (SODA), you will join a vibrant creative community with access to state-of-the-art facilities. These include analogue and digital darkrooms, fully equipped photography studios, 3D printing facilities at PrintCity, as well as sound, green screen, and editing suites.

Browse examples of our students’ MA work here.

Features and benefits:

• Industry links - You will join a course that fosters engagement with industry connections within Manchester, the region, nationally and internationally. This could include the opportunity to work on live briefs with external partners and communities.
• Creative community - You will become an integral part of SODA - home to a creative community of research active staff with expertise in diverse fields of practice such as animation, filmmaking, photography, games art and sound design.
• Expert staff - Learn from internationally recognised, expert tutors who are active artists and practitioners. You'll also have support from a team of specialist technical staff who offer bespoke inductions and support for software, hardware and studio spaces.
• State-of-the-art facilities - You'll have access to a full suite of industry standard facilities, including analogue and digital darkrooms, fully equipped photography studios, and 3D printing facilities based at PrintCity, as well as sound, green screen and editing suites.
• Cultural partners - MA Photography has cultural partners including HOME, BBC, Open Eye Photography Gallery, Red Eye Photography Network, and a range of international partnerships.
• PrintCity - You will have access to Manchester Met's 3D printing technologies and be able to take part in collaborations across the university, where photography can be explored in different ways.