Photography

This course aims to support the development of independent, creative, critical and adaptable photographers with the professional skills to respond to an evolving industry.

Are you passionate about photography and ready to develop your technical skills, creative ideas and critical eye? Explore your personal style and build a portfolio that shows your creative development and interests.


• Experiment with a wide range of photographic techniques, materials and equipment.



• Explore photography’s role in global communities and creative industries.



• Develop into a confident, critical thinker ready to shape the future of photography.



Why you should study this course
• Develop technical expertise in both analogue and digital photography.



• Explore a wide range of genres, including editorial, commercial and fine art.



• Create a distinctive photographic style and explore photography’s role in global cultures and visual storytelling across diverse contexts.



• Access industry-standard studios, darkrooms and industry-standard equipment.



• Build a professional portfolio through real-world projects and exhibition opportunities.



• Develop into a confident, critical thinker ready to shape the future of photography.



Where our graduates work
Graduates from this course have gone on to work at photography companies such as Grain Projects, Multistory, Photomonitor, British Journal of Photography, NHS Wales, FORMAT Festival, Wellbeck Publishing, Cheshire Young Carers, Big Sky Studios as freelance photographers, visual artists, picture editors, curators, archivists, researchers, writers, gallery and museum educators, art therapists, and teachers.

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Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.