MA Photography
With a Master's degree in Photography you will deepen your skills and techniques as well as develop your own distinct signature and refine your style.
© Yu Yozy Zhang (UE alumni)
Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Your degree in a nutshell.
Duration
1, 1.5 or 2 years
Start
March or September
Locations
Berlin
Language
English
Fees
EU from €820/month
Non-EU from €10,938/year
Build a solid foundation within areas such as Concept & Context, Professional Photography, Performativity and Photography Theory.
Progress and dive deeper into exciting topics including Identity & Culture, Innovation, The Business of Photography.
You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of creative projects before writing your master thesis.
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Accreditation
State Accreditation
Excursions & field trips
During the study, you can take part in excursions and field trips to companies like Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Google or Amazon in Silicon Valley and many more.
Internships & practical projects
Build global networks through team projects, company visits, internships, business links and academic experience with one of our many partnered companies like Audi or Unilever.
What you can look forward to.
Find a job
68% of our students are employed before graduation, and 93% find employment within 12 months of graduating. Our career centre will support you every step of the way.
Opportunity to learn German
100% of our creative programmes in Berlin are taught in English but if you want to learn German anyways, we offer support with a range of language courses.
Use the latest equipment
Our campus is equipped with updated iMacs with high-end design software, photo studios, VR equipment, green screen rooms, sound studios, graphic tabs, game labs, SR cameras and more.
Enter the Berlin start up scene
500+ new Berlin start-ups are being created each year with the potential for you to gain a variety of experience through internships or full-time work.
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
UE - a unique place to study.
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is state-accredited, has received multiple awards and is a worldwide leader among universities with an international approach.
We are ranked Top 20 among Europe's best private universities in the creative sector and have been enabling students successfully pursue their career goals for over 15 years.
It is our mission to provide you with all the necessary skills to start your professional life with confidence and to set yourself apart from the crowd.
Meet your professor.
Our professors & lecturers all have experience in the field. Hear from Professor Andrej Glusgold, programme leader for the Photography MA at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.
And hear from one
of our graduates.
Phuong Hoang, a recent UE Photography (MA) graduate, speaks about her experience studying at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences and why she chose to study photography in Berlin.

Why choose our Master's.
Fast Track Option
Depending on your prior education and experience, our Master’s can be completed in 1, 1.5 years or 2 years.
Work & Study
All Master’s programmes are taught Wednesday to Saturday to help you continue working in your job.