BA Photography & New Media
Pictures say more than words: the bachelor for passionate photographers
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BA Photography & New Media – Turn Your Creativity into a Career
In today’s image-driven world, photography shapes how we communicate, inform, and influence, from social media to journalism, art, and global brands. Professional photographers do not simply capture moments. They develop ideas, shape narratives, and create meaning through images.
The BA Photography & New Media programme combines technical expertise with conceptual thinking and real-world practice. You will refine your visual language, experiment across media, and learn how to position your work within cultural and commercial contexts.
Transform your creative ambition into a professional skillset and build the foundation for a sustainable career in today’s image industry.
Curriculum | Photography & New Media
In the BA Photography & New Media programme, students develop a strong conceptual and practical foundation, learning how ideas evolve into professional image projects. Photography is understood as a process that combines research, concept development, production, and critical reflection.
The curriculum explores photography within social, cultural, and technological contexts, preparing students for both artistic and commercial fields. Through project-based learning, students gain hands-on experience while working closely with lecturers who are active professionals in the industry.
Technical skills remain essential and include cameras, lighting, analogue processes, digital workflows, and AI-based tools. Alongside practice, students study photographic history and visual culture while building a professional portfolio that reflects their individual direction and prepares them for careers in the contemporary image industry.
Key facts BA Photography & New Media
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Admission Requirements
Here are some things you will require for your application at the UE:
- Completed admission form
- Transcript & language proficiency
- CV & Copy of passport
- A portfolio is required
- Admissions test (for non-EU applicants only).
Semesters & Credits
- 6 semesters
- 180 ECTS (Credits)
- Teaching language: English
- Examination and Study Regulations
The programme starts in both the winter and summer terms.
In your 5th semester, you can do internships or study abroad.
Field Study
During a field trip of the BA Photography & New Media programme, students explored the island’s landscape through photographic research and visual experimentation.
Fees
- From € 13,325 yearly
*Speak to one of our student advisors about available savings and financial support.
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Careers after BA Photography & New Media
Graduates of the BA Photography & New Media programme pursue diverse professional paths across the contemporary image industry. As digital platforms expand globally, the demand for skilled image professionals continues to grow across cultural, commercial, and editorial contexts.
Photography today includes far more than traditional freelance practice. Graduates work as freelancers, employees, or entrepreneurs, creating visual content for brands, media organizations, institutions, and the public sector. The programme prepares students to adapt to evolving technologies while developing a distinctive professional profile. Possible career paths include:
- Commercial Photographer
- Visual Content Creator
- Image Director or Art Director
- Photojournalist or Documentary Photographer
- Video Producer or Filmmaker
- Photo Editor or Visual Researcher
- Contemporary Artist (Photography & Media)
- Creative Entrepreneur
- Post-production Specialist
Study photography in Berlin
The city’s extensive network of galleries, museums, studios, and independent project spaces provides constant opportunities to engage with current artistic and professional practices. Berlin’s layered history and diverse communities create a unique context for exploring social, cultural, and political perspectives through photography.
Major events such as the European Month of Photography (EMOP), in which the University of Europe for Applied Sciences regularly participates, connect students directly with the international photography scene.
Studying in Berlin allows students to build professional networks, gain industry insight, and develop their practice within one of Europe’s most dynamic creative environments
Field Trip to the Harz Mountains: Visualising the Climate Crisis
Students from the BA Photography & New Media programme explored forest landscapes in the Harz Mountains through a cross-disciplinary field study focused on the climate crisis.
Guided by Prof. Dr. Nina Röder, the excursion combined photographic practice with environmental research, documenting visible ecological changes such as bark beetle damage and reforestation efforts.
Expert insights from forestry scientist Erik Lembke of the City of Wernigerode provided scientific context and deepened students’ understanding of the region’s transformation.
The project resulted in a series of student works now presented in a permanent exhibition on campus.
– Niklas von Schwarzdorn, Photography Graduate
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Why Choose Edge Student Hub?
- Modern, fully equipped accommodation options
- Prime location in Zossen, with direct access to Berlin
- Comprehensive facilities including communal kitchens, study areas, and more
- Vibrant community and secure living spaces
- Rooms starting from €399 per month
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Inspiring Creativity: Student Projects Showcase
Industry Collaborations: Building Bridges to Success
Prof. Michael Danner
Prof. Andrej Glusgold
Prof. Dr. Nina Röder
Prof. Walter Bergmoser
Prof. Matthias Leupold
Martin Eberle
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FAQs
The programme integrates analogue and digital photography, video, and AI-based tools while encouraging students to develop their own visual language. Through project-based learning, internships, and international exchange opportunities, students gain practical experience and prepare for professional roles within today’s image industry.
Students graduate with technical expertise, conceptual skills, and a professional portfolio that supports entry into both artistic and commercial fields. The degree provides a structured pathway into creative careers while developing adaptable skills relevant to future technologies.
The BA Photography & New Media at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences prepares students to work with photography, video, and emerging digital tools within contemporary visual practice. Through project-based learning, professional feedback, and real-world production environments, students develop the skills needed for sustainable careers across today’s image industry.
The focus is on developing visual understanding and creative thinking rather than owning specific technology at the start of the programme.
You may also include projects from other media such as video, drawing, or graphic design. The portfolio does not need to be technically perfect. We are interested in your ideas, perspective, and motivation to develop as an image-maker.