Photography MA & PGCE:

When considering my future within education. I will not be doing a further photography education straight after the degree. I spoke to multiple tutors about the possibility doing a MA, I was recommended that if I decide to do it then wait a few years before. This is so I can build up my portfolio, clients and photography skills within my professional practice. I can develop my portfolio and skills for example, by the fact that I have two video commissions for the Stockport veterans. 

When researching MA courses, I feel that there are various options for me to complete the course. I looked into Manchester Metropolitan as an option as it is in an area that is accessible for me as well as having the facilities and requirements I need. 

Manchester Metropolitan has a full time course of 1 year and a part time course of 2 years. If I chose to do a part time course, this would give me the opportunity to seek out clients and further develop my professional and personal portfolio. 

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Another place that is an option for me is Falmouth. 

Falmouth only has a full time (1 year duration), this means that I would have less time to build my practice alongside studying further. 

PGSE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) is an academic qualification that is required to move forward into a teaching position. This would consist of training classes, school placements and collaborative experiences to guide you in the right direction. If I was to pursue this option, I would greatly consider attending the course at MMU (Manchester Metropolitan University).

Despite this being a great opportunity for my future as it would open various doors for my photography development. I have many transferable skills that would help ease this transition, if I decide to pursue this option at a later date.