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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.
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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
75 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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91 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.