
Master of Fine Arts Programme in Photography
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This page contains programme-specific information for students studying the Master of Fine Arts Programme in Photography.
Programme Syllabus
Programme Syllabus for you who started in the autumn semester 2023
Programme Syllabus for you who started in the autumn semester 2024
Programme overview
All courses in the programme run throughout the semester.
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YEAR 1
Semester 1
- FOA138 Photographic work I, 15 credits
- FOA127 Theory of Photography, 7.5 credits
- FOA150 - The Photographic Publication 7,5 credits
Semester 2
- FOA140 Writing on Photography I, 7.5 credits
- FOA139 Photographic work II, 15 credits
- Elective course, 7.5 credits
YEAR 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Entry requirements in your programme
In order to be admitted to the next course within the programme, you need to meet the course's entry requirement (s). In most cases, it is required that you have passed a certain number of credits from previous program courses. You can find the entry requirement (s) in the course syllabus.
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Electives courses within your programme
Within the Master's Programme in Photography you take one elective course of 7.5 credits during your second semester. Detailed information about the offered courses, the application process and other relevant details can be found on the page courses during your studies.
Workshops and technical resources
As a student at HDK-Valand, you have access to various workshops and technology in order to be able to test and develop your projects and ideas.
Workshops and technical resources

Questions and contact
If you have questions about registration, results, certificates, prerequisites or other education-related questions, please contact Student Affairs.
If you have questions about your studies, study support and leave from your studies, you are welcome to contact HDK-Valand's study counsellors.