Fees & Funding

How much does it cost?

Transparent pricing, straight from our live catalogue. No application fees, no hidden charges — pay once, or spread the cost with a monthly plan. Enroll directly on any programme page, any day of the year.

Flexible by design

Three ways to pay.

Every course and programme offers the same choice — pick whichever suits you on its enrollment page.

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One-time payment
Pay the full fee up front — always the best value, with a saving over the monthly plan.
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Monthly plan
Spread the cost into small monthly payments for the length of the programme.
Installments
A middle path — a few larger part-payments on a fixed schedule.

All payments are processed securely through PayPal using any debit or credit card. Prices are in US dollars.

Individual Courses

Start with a single course.

Open entry — no prior qualifications needed for undergraduate-level courses. Every course you take can be the first step toward a diploma or a degree.

Undergraduate level
Standard course fee
74 courses at this price · 3 credits each
One-time payment$75
Monthly plan$20/mo × 4
Installments$40 every 2 mo
Save $5 with the one-time payment
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Master's level
Graduate course fee
16 courses at this price · 6 credits each
One-time payment$250
Monthly plan$75/mo × 4
Installments$150 every 2 mo
Save $50 with the one-time payment
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90 individual courses are open for enrollment right now.

Diploma Programmes

Diplomas.

Structured, focused programmes — open to all, no experience required. Curriculum unlocks month by month.

Diploma
Diploma in Advanced Composition and Visual Style
4 Modules · 12 Credits
One-time payment$275
Monthly plan$70/mo × 4
Installments$145 every 2 mo
Save $5 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Advertising and Visual Communication
4 Modules · 12 Credits
One-time payment$275
Monthly plan$75/mo × 4
Installments$150 every 2 mo
Save $25 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Basic English
8 Modules · 24 Credits
One-time payment$549
Monthly plan$75/mo × 8
Installments$300 every 4 mo
Save $51 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Composition and the Photographic Eye
6 Modules · 18 Credits
One-time payment$425
Monthly plan$75/mo × 6
Installments$225 every 3 mo
Save $25 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Creative Writing and Copywriting
4 Modules · 12 Credits
One-time payment$275
Monthly plan$75/mo × 4
Installments$150 every 2 mo
Save $25 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Food Photography
6 Modules
One-time payment$425
Monthly plan$75/mo × 6
Installments$225 every 3 mo
Save $25 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Light, Exposure, and Color
4 Modules · 12 Credits
One-time payment$275
Monthly plan$70/mo × 4
Installments$145 every 2 mo
Save $5 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Nature Photography
6 Modules · 18 Credits
One-time payment$425
Monthly plan$75/mo × 6
Installments$225 every 3 mo
Save $25 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Outdoor and Expedition Photography
4 Modules · 12 Credits
One-time payment$275
Monthly plan$70/mo × 4
Installments$145 every 2 mo
Save $5 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Photojournalism and Street Documentary
4 Modules · 12 Credits
One-time payment$275
Monthly plan$70/mo × 4
Installments$145 every 2 mo
Save $5 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in Portrait Photography
6 Modules
One-time payment$425
Monthly plan$75/mo × 6
Installments$225 every 3 mo
Save $25 with the one-time payment
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Diploma
Diploma in the Fundamentals of Photography
6 Modules · 18 Credits
One-time payment$425
Monthly plan$75/mo × 6
Installments$225 every 3 mo
Save $25 with the one-time payment
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Undergraduate

Bachelor's degrees.

Full undergraduate degrees across three curricular levels — Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Bachelor
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Photojournalism
Fully online
One-time payment$2,800
Monthly plan$125/mo × 24
Installments$1,450 every 6 mo
Save $200 with the one-time payment
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Bachelor
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Photography
Fully online
One-time payment$2,800
Monthly plan$125/mo × 24
Installments$1,450 every 6 mo
Save $200 with the one-time payment
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Postgraduate

Master's programmes.

One-year, research-led graduate programmes.

Master's · 1 Year
Master of Education in Photography
48 Credits · Fully online
One-time payment$2,000
Monthly plan$250/mo × 8
Installments$1,000 every 4 mo
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Master's · 1 Year
Master's in Photography
Fully online
One-time payment$2,000
Monthly plan$250/mo × 8
Installments$1,000 every 4 mo
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Master's · 1 Year
Master's in Photojournalism
Fully online
One-time payment$2,000
Monthly plan$250/mo × 8
Installments$1,000 every 4 mo
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Doctoral

PhD programme.

The University's highest degree — original research under expert supervision.

Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Fully online
One-time payment$4,500
Monthly plan$250/mo × 24
Installments$2,500 every 12 mo
Save $1,500 with the one-time payment
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Open Entry

Start anywhere. Go as far as you like.

There is no separate admission process at Light & Composition University. Enroll directly on any programme page — start with a single course, and continue into a diploma, bachelor's, master's, or PhD whenever you're ready.

Course Diploma Bachelor's Master's PhD

Every price on this page is shown live from the University's catalogue and always matches the programme's own enrollment page, where full pricing details are listed.