Photography with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

<strong>Top 10 in the UK for satisfaction with feedback in the subject area of film production and photography.</strong><br/>(The Guardian University Guide 2026)<br/><br/><strong>A foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when you don’t reach the entry requirements for your subject.</strong> <br/><br/>Develop your creative voice by learning how to take inspiring photographs.<br/><br/>Youll be taught by a team of experienced professional photographers who will support you on this dynamic and friendly course.<br/><br/>Using industry-standard darkrooms and studios you’ll be encouraged to explore many areas of photographic process; from analogue portraiture to studio still life, experimental processes to high quality commercial image making.<br/><br/>Our degree will open your eyes to different aspects of photography and help you understand images from a fresh perspective. From developing practical photographic skills to exploring visual research, this specialist course will enable you to understand and appreciate photography as a means of communication and creative expression.<br/><br/>Staff are on hand to nurture your development as a practitioner whilst offering exciting opportunities to exhibit your work and gain real world insight from our roster of guest speakers.<br/><br/>With sound technical understanding and ambitious idea development you’ll be well equipped for a career in the creative industries.<br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• We welcome visiting professionals to talk about their experience of working in the creative industries.<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of our Photography students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course. (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)<br/><br/><br/>• Our Photography course is accredited by The Association of Photographers (AOP).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our wide range of industry standard equipment is available for use within taught sessions and also on loan for independent study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• There are regular exhibition and gallery-based sessions, including the opportunity to exhibit your own work.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Specialist facilities</strong><br/><br/>You’ll have access to a range of excellent facilities, including our dedicated creative arts building, Daphne Oram, which houses:<br/><br/><br/>• Digital imaging suites<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Fully equipped darkrooms<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Photographic studios<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Mirrorless canon cameras including R5’s, Fuji GFX digital medium format, a selection of analogue cameras in large, medium and 35mm formats <br/><br/>