The three-year course combines practice with theory, and involves guest lectures and tutors, Swedish and overseas photographers, critics and artists. In the first year, students are given a theoretical and technical basis in photography. The second and third year allow for a freer kind of training. Year 2 includes an extensive group project, plus an external project in which students have the chance to test their knowledge and skills outside the school. Year 3 is largely devoted to major individual projects.

Extra information: Fifteen students each year are accepted to the degree course in photography. Applicants for all degree courses at the School of Photography must be qualified for university entrance.
The most important grounds for selection are artistic and technical skills in photography. Selection is based on samples of submitted work and interviews.

The course is taught in Swedish.

A masters' degree is also offered at School of Photography Fine Arts faculty of Göteborg University: masters' course

Contact person: Lasse Lindkvist is artistic director for the course and can be contacted for any questions. Anna Lindal is dean of the university.