Photography BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Photography BA (Hons)
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 cre...
<strong>This course aims to support the development of independent, creative, critical and adaptable photographers with the professional skills to respond to an evolving industry.</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><br/>• Experiment with a wide range of photographic techniques, materials and equipment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore photography’s role in global communities and creative industries.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop into a confident, critical thinker ready to shape the future of photography. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/>• Develop technical expertise in both analogue and digital photography.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore a wide range of genres, including editorial, commercial and fine art.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Create a distinctive photographic style and explore photography’s role in global cultures and visual storytelling across diverse contexts.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access industry-standard studios, darkrooms and industry-standard equipment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build a professional portfolio through real-world projects and exhibition opportunities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop into a confident, critical thinker ready to shape the future of photography.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where our graduates work</strong><br/>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.<br/><br/>Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W640
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English.
A level
B,B,C
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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