Overview

Our faculty of working artist/professionals are experts at helping you learn the language of the medium in the course of the photography degree program, so you can share your unique stories to the world in beautiful new ways.

Photography Degrees

At Academy of Art University’s School of Photography, you’ll learn to align the technical knowledge and skills you’ll gain with your personal aesthetic to reveal your distinct point of view.

Courses taught in our world-class photo facilities help you translate your passion into a finished portfolio of work—and a career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition for the Artist

History of Photography

Photography Principles and Techniques

Visualization

Art History Through the 15th Century

Art History Through the 19th Century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00

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More details

Apply year-round, and begin taking classes in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. We accept applications through the first week of each semester.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Photography View 200 other Bachelors in Photography in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcripts and diploma.

College transcripts (if applicable) must show the classes/subjects, grades, credits, and number of hours completed for each class.

Pay the Registration Fee.

Pay the $150 Application Fee.

Pay the International Student Services Fee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40368 USD / year

≈ 40368 USD / year
Out-of-State

31224 USD / year

≈ 31224 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31224 USD / year

≈ 31224 USD / year

Additional Details

Undergraduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,239/unit – 3 units per class

Undergraduate Tuition (International Students): $1,463/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Photography.

Available Scholarships

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