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Design Communication: Fashion Photography (Taught)

  • MA
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Postgraduate
Arnolfini
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University of the West of England, Bristol
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Course summary

UWE Bristol's MA Fashion Photography course builds on our reputation for postgraduate study in design communication. This is your ideal industry-focused opportunity to join an inclusive community committed to exploring contemporary fashion photography, and push your personal practice.

Why study Design Communication: Fashion Photography?
In our increasingly visual society we're discovering innovative, radical ways to engage with both established and emerging audiences. In this context, fashion photography is being redefined and reimagined.

Our MA Design Communication: Fashion Photography brings a fresh focus to our expertise in design communication. Developed over decades, our interdisciplinary approach has built a profile for pushing the disciplines. With a curriculum that encourages both conventional and unconventional means of creative inquiry, collaboration, and critical reflection, you'll establish your place in this exciting interdisciplinary and contemporary field.

For aspiring fashion photographers, this culture of collective ambition, extensive technical resource and industry links is your launchpad into the profession.

Why UWE Bristol?
Based on Bristol's historic waterfront at the Arnolfini, you'll hone your practice at this international centre for contemporary arts. You'll be at the heart of Bristol's creative and cultural hub, with access to UWE Bristol's City Campus.

As an MA Design Communication: Fashion Photography student, you'll be perfectly placed studying in this socially and politically progressive city. Bristol is widely recognised as one of the most creatively influential settings in the UK. Our strong partnerships with local organisations mean you'll benefit from their input, along with valuable networking opportunities in this thriving creative environment.

Where can it take me?
Whether you're a recent graduate or mid-career creative, MA Design Communication: Fashion Photography student you'll benefit from the University's strong connections with the photography and media industries.

You'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and exposure through guest speakers, live projects, and opportunities to enter awards and competitions.

You'll graduate with a recognised qualification and have a broad range of exciting career options.

Ways to study this course

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  • Arnolfini

Study options

  • MA • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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Entry requirements

We're seeking highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in our supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honours degree in the arts, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

While some students enter the course after years of independent work, we also welcome entries from ambitious applicants directly from undergraduate courses.
International applicants
For country specific entry requirements please find your country on our country information pages https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study
Selection process
Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of practical or project-based work and a personal statement for review.

In your portfolio you may want to include your most recent or ambitious works alongside developmental or process-based details. The work you include can be in media from outside or beyond your chosen discipline, and may include personal or professional outcomes. We are looking for applicants with the potential to connect creatively with contemporary practice; the motivation to excel; and the capacity to contribute to our dynamic campus.

Your personal statement should communicate confidently and coherently your rationale for application: what you hope Master’s study will help you achieve in your future. You may want to include detail of the influences that have led you to application, and the attributes you think will be important for success as a postgraduate. We would like to know more about you, and your understanding of what we do.

Most personal statements we receive are around 500 words in length.

Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.

English language requirements

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. To find details of acceptable tests and the required grades, please see visit our English Language requirements pages. English language support If you meet the academic requirements but require additional support to take your language skills to the required level, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-sessional course can progress onto their chosen degree course without retaking an IELTS or equivalent. Read more about our pre-sessional English programme: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/YQ33. How to apply We accept applications throughout the year but if you're working to a funding deadline, you should build this into your application process. Read more about postgraduate applications: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/postgraduate-applications Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications

Visit our English Language Requirements pages https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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