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Photography Practice

Contemporary Photography

Creative Industries

UK Degree in Germany

MA Photography

Intake

Winter + Summer

UK-awarded MA photography degree in Germany

Strong focus on independent creative practice and research

Portfolio and exhibition-led assessment approach

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Benefits

What's in It for You?

Develop advanced photographic concepts and narratives

Strengthen personal visual language and authorship

Gain research-led creative and critical thinking skills

Build a strong postgraduate-level photography portfolio

Learn through studio-based and independent practice

Prepare for professional and independent photography careers

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Course Details

What Will You Gain from This course

The MA Photography programme is designed for photographers and visual practitioners who wish to deepen their creative vision, conceptual thinking, and professional practice. The course explores contemporary photographic approaches across fine art, documentary, commercial, and experimental contexts, supporting the development of a distinctive personal visual language.

Delivered at BSBI’s Hamburg campus and awarded by the University for the Creative Arts (UK), the programme integrates studio practice with critical theory, visual culture, and practice-based research. Students refine technical and conceptual skills while preparing for professional careers in photography, visual media, or further creative research.

UK-awarded Master of Arts degree

Full-time, on-campus delivery in Hamburg

Practice-led and research-informed curriculum

Strong emphasis on independent photographic projects

Portfolio and exhibition-focused assessment methods

Designed for professional and artistic photography careers

UniversityPrivate

BSBI University

Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is a private university in Berlin, Germany, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA programs taught in English. Focused on business, innovation, and entrepreneurship, BSBI is designed for international students seeking practical, industry-relevant education. With a strong emphasis on real-world projects, global perspectives, and career support, BSBI helps students build skills for international careers in today’s competitive job market.

Berlin / Hamburg, Germany

Cohorts: 20+
Alumni: 7500+
Founded: 2017
Ranking: #3
Intake: Winter + Summer
Int'l Students: 80%

Course Overview

Overview of MA Photography from BSBI University

The programme is structured to support independent creative development, critical inquiry, and professional photographic practice. Defining Your Practice Investigates methods, themes, and ideas to establish individual photographic direction and inform project proposals. Context and Method Engages with contemporary debates in photography, visual culture, and interdisciplinary creative research. Project Development Supports sustained self-directed photographic work through tutorials, critiques, and professional feedback. Realisation and Dissemination Focuses on completing a resolved final photographic body of work and a critical paper demonstrating research-informed creative practice at a professional level.

Target Audience

Who is this Program For?

This programme is ideal for photography graduates seeking postgraduate specialisation, practising photographers aiming to refine their creative practice, artists interested in contemporary visual culture, and international students studying photography in Germany.

Skills

Skills you'll acquire

Advanced Photographic Practice and Techniques

Visual Storytelling and Concept Development

Practice-Based Research and Critical Analysis

Contemporary Visual Culture Understanding

Professional Portfolio and Exhibition Skills

Creative Project Planning and Presentation

What is the focus of the MA Photography programme?

The programme focuses on contemporary photographic practice, combining creative experimentation, critical theory, and practice-based research across fine art, documentary, commercial, and experimental photography.

Is this a UK-recognised postgraduate photography degree?

Yes, the degree is awarded by the University for the Creative Arts (UK) and delivered at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation in Hamburg, Germany.

How is the MA Photography programme assessed?

Assessment is practice-based and includes photographic projects, visual and written research submissions, reflective journals, professional portfolios or exhibitions, and a final major photography project.

Do students complete an independent final photography project?

Yes, students complete a substantial self-directed final project demonstrating advanced creative practice, research capability, and professional presentation.

What career opportunities are available after graduation?

Graduates can pursue roles such as Professional Photographer, Editorial or Documentary Photographer, Commercial or Fashion Photographer, Visual Artist, Photo Editor, or Independent Creative Practitioner.