Bachelor of Photography
A Four-Year Degree in Photography affiliated with the University of DhakaONCE A YEAR
- Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
- Total Credits: 128 | Medium of Instruction: English & Bengali | Affiliation: University of Dhaka
The Bachelor of Photography is a four-year undergraduate degree affiliated with the University of Dhaka. The programme is designed for students who aspire to become critically engaged photographers, visual storytellers, and media practitioners equipped to navigate contemporary visual culture.
The curriculum combines theoretical inquiry with intensive practical training across documentary photography, photojournalism, studio practice, visual anthropology, media theory, publishing, exhibition making, and research methodologies. Students are encouraged to explore photography as both artistic expression and social engagement.
The programme includes field-based assignments, studio workshops, independent projects, peer critiques, and a final capstone project that reflects each student’s personal and professional vision.
· Documentary and Editorial Photography
· Photojournalism
· Visual Communication and Media Production
· Advertising and Commercial Photography
· NGO and Development Communication
· Curatorial and Exhibition Practice
· Publishing, Editing, and Design
· Independent Artistic Practice
· Academic Research and Higher Studies
· Multimedia and Digital Storytelling
Scholarships are awarded based on:
· Academic performance in SSC/HSC, A Level, or equivalent examinations
· Performance in the admission test
· Evaluation during the viva voce/interview
This scholarship system is designed to recognize both academic excellence and creative potential. Selected students may receive partial or full tuition waivers depending on their overall merit and assessment results.
International applicants must follow the admission procedures of the University of Dhaka and the Government of Bangladesh.
Studying at Pathshala offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse visual cultures, critical debates, and immersive field-based learning in one of the region’s leading institutions for photography and media education.
The curriculum combines theoretical inquiry with intensive practical training across documentary photography, photojournalism, studio practice, visual anthropology, media theory, publishing, exhibition making, and research methodologies. Students are encouraged to explore photography as both artistic expression and social engagement.
The programme includes field-based assignments, studio workshops, independent projects, peer critiques, and a final capstone project that reflects each student’s personal and professional vision.
Career Pathways
Graduates of the programme are equipped to enter a wide range of professional fields, including:· Documentary and Editorial Photography
· Photojournalism
· Visual Communication and Media Production
· Advertising and Commercial Photography
· NGO and Development Communication
· Curatorial and Exhibition Practice
· Publishing, Editing, and Design
· Independent Artistic Practice
· Academic Research and Higher Studies
· Multimedia and Digital Storytelling
Scholarships
Pathshala South Asian Media Institute offers a merit-based scholarship scheme to support talented and promising students.Scholarships are awarded based on:
· Academic performance in SSC/HSC, A Level, or equivalent examinations
· Performance in the admission test
· Evaluation during the viva voce/interview
This scholarship system is designed to recognize both academic excellence and creative potential. Selected students may receive partial or full tuition waivers depending on their overall merit and assessment results.
International Students
Pathshala welcomes applications from international students seeking a rigorous and socially engaged photography education in South Asia.International applicants must follow the admission procedures of the University of Dhaka and the Government of Bangladesh.
Studying at Pathshala offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse visual cultures, critical debates, and immersive field-based learning in one of the region’s leading institutions for photography and media education.
Eligibility & Admission
Applicants must meet the undergraduate admission requirements set by the University of Dhaka. Candidates who have completed SSC/HSC, O/A Levels, or equivalent qualifications with the required GPA are eligible to apply.Admission is competitive and includes:
· A written examination
· Viva voce (interview)
These assessments are designed to evaluate the applicant’s motivation, visual sensitivity, and potential for photographic practice and critical thinking.
Tuition Fees
The tuition structure is designed to support a sustained four-year academic journey:· First Semester: BDT 85,000
· Second to Eighth Semester: BDT 70,000 per semester
· Total Programme Cost: BDT 575,000 (approx.)
Tuition fees may be revised by institutional and university authorities when necessary.
NEED TO KNOW MORE
+880248120787 / +880 1795 094 271office@pathshalainstitute.edu.bd