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Aims of the course

The course is a taught, practice-based programme enabling students to acquire advanced traditional and digital photographic skills and apply them to complex, self-generated projects. This is a Professional Preparation course as defined by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Linking the course with MA Audio Visual Production and MA Digital Moving Image enables the development of Film Works, a coherent cluster of practice-based courses that explore a range of related skills including digital, traditional and contextual concerns. Students will be encouraged to explore the ways in which traditional practices and emerging digital technologies have developed new genres.
Entry requirements
Applicants should be committed practitioners who wish to expand their practice both in terms of skills acquisition and theoretical concerns. The Department supports a wide diversity of practices. Applicants are normally expected to possess an Honours degree in Photography or Fine Arts, applied arts or design, or have equivalent experience. Graduates from related disciplines who can demonstrate a suitable level of visual literacy may, in some circumstances, be considered. All candidates must submit a portfolio. Successful applicants may be eligible to apply for an AHRC award (deadline is 1st April). See www.ahrb.ac.uk
Course structure

Modules are:
Research for Contextual Studies
Photography and Traditional Practice
Photography and Digital Practice
Photography; Narrative Sequence and Language
Photography and the Staged Narrative
Major Project Development and Professional Practice
Major Project
The ‘Major Project’ module is a substantial piece of focused project work produced over the summer study period.
Assessment

The main method of assessment is the ‘crit’ of practical project presentations, where work is evaluated by staff and peer group. Essays and reports are also required.
Career opportunities
Graduates typically gain employment as professional freelance artists, photographers and in related positions in the creative industries.

There are numerous sources of funding available to potential applicants from across the world.

Bursaries
Sotheby’s Institute of Art also offers needs-based financial aid and bursaries. In order to be considered, please complete the application form from here.
If you have any questions, please contact Venetia Hill-Perkins.

Additional sources of funding

The following information is not exhaustive and applicants are encouraged to visit the recommended websites of funding bodies.
UK Students

AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council) Professional Preparation Master’s Scheme
The AHRC scheme provides funding for full and part-time study on Master’s or postgraduate Diploma courses that focus on developing high-level skills and competencies for professional practice.

Further information can be found at www.ahrc.ac.uk or by writing to AHRC Postgraduate Awards Division, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2AE. Click here for further information.

EU Students

Austria
Austrian database for scholarships and research grants. Click here for further information.

Belgium
Royal Belgian Benevolent Society Awards. Click here for further information.

Denmark
Anglo-Danish Society. Click here for further information.
Students should email info@anglo-danishsociety.co.uk to request an application form.

France
Entente Cordiale scholarships Scholarship scheme for both French and English students who wish to study or undertake research for a year across the channel. Click here for further information.

France
Overseas Scholarships for French students Administered by the Ministère des Affaires Etrangères. Click here for further information.

Germany
DAAD offers scholarships for German nationals studying abroad. Click here for further information.

Italy
Ministero degli Affari Esteri Information about scholarships and funding. Click here for further information.

Netherlands
Fonds voor maatschappelijke initiatieven in Nederlands (VSBfonds). Click here for further information..

Sweden
The Swedish Institute. Click here for further information.

US Students

Fulbright Awards
These awards are available to US citizens with a minimum of 3.5 GPA in their Bachelor’s degree. Click here for details and an application form.

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
Academic-year ambassadorial scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tution fees, room and board expenses and some educational supplies up to US$25,000 or its equivalent. Click here for further information.

Sallie Mae Loans
Click here for further information

Resources in Art History for Postgraduate Study
Click here for further information.

U.S. Department of Education
Click here for further information.

Non-EU Students

Chevening Scholarships
These scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards, which enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. Scholarships are offered in over 150 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their countries.

The Chevening programme currently provides around 2,300 new scholarships each year for postgraduate studies or research at UK Institutions of Higher Education. Click here for further information.

Australia
The General Sir Monash Awards. This scholarship scheme allows Australians to undertake postgraduate study overseas. The Award enables 8 Australians to study for one to three years to complete a PhD or masters at any university with worldwide standing. Click here for further information.

Canada
Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program. Click here for further information.

Canadian Federation of University Women. Click here for further information.

Chile
Chilean Economic Development Agency (CORFO) CORFO offers study loans to pursue graduate studies abroad.
Click here for further information.

Colombia
Colfuturo. The private foundation Colfuturo awards scholarships and loans to students pursuing graduate studies abroad. To qualify, candidates must be bilingual (e.g. Spanish/English, English/French), have at least one year of work experience after their first degree and be at least 25 years old. Click here for further information.

Iceland
Icelandic Government Student Loan Fund.
Click here for further information.

India
Academics India. Click here for further information.

Japan
The General Foundation. Click here for further information

Mexico
Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CONACYT).
Click here for further information.

Norway
Statens Lanekasse Utdanning Grants and loans can be obtained from the Norwegian State Educational Loan fund. Click here for further information.

Useful Publications

Education Department Publications
The Education Departments in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland all produce guides to funding and loans for UK/EU students. The guides focus mainly on undergraduate study but all include information relating to Postgraduate study.

Click here for Department for Education and Skills (UK).
Click here for Awards Agency for Scotland.
Click here for Department of Education for Northern Ireland.
Click here for Welsh Office, Education Department.

The Grants Register
Provides information on grants and graduate funding opportunities worldwide. Copies are normally available in local libraries or careers centres. Published by MacMillan Reference Ltd, 25 Eccleston Place, London, SW1W 9NF. Click here for further information.

The Awards Almanac
Provides information on loans, funding and scholarships available worldwide in all subject areas. Published by St James’ Press, Gale Research International, PO Box 699, Cheriton House, North Way, Andover, Hampshire.